Monday, January 11 - Friday, February 12 2016

Inspired by travel and research in varied landscapes- lately the American West, sailing the Eastern Seaboard, and the Norwegian Arctic, Georg reflects on the history and importance of discovery, voyaging, and striking out into the unknown. The focused endurance of flora and fauna to flourish in harsh climates, and likewise, the endurance of hardy and curious explorers traversing such lands, inspires a true willfulness of existence which compels the subject of her work.

Creating sculptural instruments and devices which function either actually, or metaphorically, the meticulous craftsmanship lends them authority as functional objects, but upon inspection may seem quite absurd, fetishistic, alchemical, or otherwise uncanny. Their elusive, esoteric function tickles curiosity and speculation.

November 18 – December 4 2015

This exhibition presents the work of students graduating in December 2015 with their BFA degrees in studio art. Works on view include paintings, drawings, metalwork, and sculpture, and represent our students’ achievements obtained through their rigorous course of study at OSU. Mentored by faculty, students demonstrate their command of artistic techniques and professional exhibition practices, as well as critical thinking and communication skills.

 October 28 – November 13 2015

This exhibition presents work by graphic design students graduating in December 2015 with their BFA degrees. Work on view represents all areas of study – digital animation, web design, advertising design, and branding design. This work represents the culmination of each student’s artistic development, achieved after several years of experimentation, research and critical thinking.

 September 30 – October 23 2015

Featuring recent work of full-time, adjunct and retired faculty of Oklahoma State University’s Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, this exhibition features artwork representing the full spectrum of areas in studio art and design including traditional drawing, painting, sculpture, metal work, graphic design, video, and digital animation. This exhibition offers an opportunity for students to see the talents of their professors, who challenge and inspire them on a daily basis. Faculty members inspire and nurture innovation and creativity in their students, and are equally committed to sharing their work with the general public.

As a complement to the Art and Graphic Design Faculty Exhibition and BFA exhibitions throughout the semester, the art history faculty and graduate students will present a series of roundtable discussions focusing on their recent research. Students and community members will learn about exciting topics from each presenter’s research and publication projects.

September 16: Dr. Irene Backus (16th Century Italian Art)

October 7: Dr. Cristina Cruz Gonzalez (Latin American Art)

October 28: Dr. Shaoqian Zhang (East Asian Art)

November 18: Dr. Ruth Noyes (17th Century European Art)

All roundtable discussions will be held on Wednesdays, at 1:00pm in room 104. Free and open to the public.

Sara Schneckloth 
2015 Smelser Vallion Visiting Artist
Doel Reed Center for the Arts

Lorraine Wild
2015 Visiting Artist
Arts and Humanities Seminar Series
College of Arts & Sciences

August 19 - September 25 2015

Mayumi Amada is a Japanese artist living and working in the United States. Influenced by the spirit and ideologies of Buddhism, Amada often draws upon the philosophy of Zen to give direction to the creation of her work. Focusing on reusable and recycled materials, Amada embraces the idea of giving these materials a new life and “rebirth” through the exploration of the connection between these recycled objects and her thematic interests. Viewers are invited to reflect upon how the work addresses the circle of life and eternity in mortality.

 April 22 - May 8 2015

Open to students from all levels of undergraduate studies in studio art and graphic design, this highly competitive exhibition honors the artistic excellence achieved by our talented students while they learn and mature as artists at OSU. Each year we invite one visual arts educator and one professional graphic designer to serve as the jurors. The exhibition showcases work hand selected by the jurors. Our student artists offer the viewers a broad range of experiences through their engaging works, some demanding active participation and others requiring a more contemplative examination of content.