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VHCC’s Art on Campus Program
VHCC Sculpture
Students Artist Statement for Wall Mounted Public Art project,
Spring 2008
VHCC’s Art on Campus Program is thrilled to be able to present to
you an exhibit prepared specifically for your viewing pleasure. The
Introduction to Sculpture Class (Spring 2008) was tasked with
creating a public art project, and given only two weeks to make it
happen!
Instructor Val Lyle tells us that they were challenged to make a
large (48” x 48” minimum) wall hanging artwork with a
three-dimensional element (bas relief) suitable for public viewing
and enjoyment. The finished work had to be ready to hang and have
elements that protrude from the wall that are not dangerous to
viewers. Large sheets of archival Tyvek paper were supplied to the
students as the primary material; additional materials could be
added as necessary. The students were encouraged to “push the
boundaries” within these parameters, while cautioned to remain
within “common sense good taste,” treating the assignment as if it
were for a corporate client.
Ms. Lyle also said that this is one of ten sculpture projects
students will complete this semester. Other projects will include
clay, wood, metal, plaster, and found objects. For each project,
there are classroom discussions about commercial applications,
commissions, fabrication and how to make a living as an artist.
Students are encouraged to make a portfolio of their artworks
completed in class and to enter competitions.
All works are for sale as noted next to each piece. (NOTE: The
College does not engage in the sale of the art work – contact the
student directly if interested.) VHCC student participating artists:
Leif Smith, Samantha Sexton, Todd Jessee, Jessi Fritz, Brett Cook,
and Deana Clement. Val Lyle also created a piece for this exhibit.
This exhibit will be available from March 21 through May 9, 2008.
Please be sure to travel the hallway of the first floor of the LRC
building – with one piece located inside the Library. Hopefully this
is the first of many student exhibits, whether they are specific new
assignments or already existing pieces. The photos shown below do
not present the full impact of each piece. We hope you’ll be able to
see them in person!
Coordinators for the Art on Campus Program are Gary Aday (Associate
Professor of Speech & Drama and Assistant to the Dean of BH&SS –
gaday@vhcc.edu), and Tanya Rios (Secretary, Vice President of
Financial and Administrative Services Office,
trios@vhcc.edu). Let
them know what you think or if you know any students and/or local
artists who might like to have a show!
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Deana Clement
“Underwater World,” Mixed Media, 2008. $150
This piece is intended to be eye catching. The bright
colors and tropical fish create this underwater world to
ease the mind.
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Brett Cook and Lief Smith
"Triolet,” Mixed Media, 2008. $300
Triolet Ilyena is the alien Goddess of the Embrace of
Chaos. This interpretation of her physical manifestation
is made from found objects, scraps of paper, acrylic
paint, and other things.
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Jessi Clair Fritz and Samantha Leigh Sexton
“Sunburst,” Mixed Media, 2008. $300
Sunburst is a playful array of triangles and buttons.
The colors add to the cheery appearance. It is made from
food coloring, oil pastels, construction paper, and
potato stamps.
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Todd Jessee
“The Rising Sun,” Mixed Media, 2008. $300
“The rising sun signifies the start of a new day,
something everyone has to acknowledge. Whether it’s
gloomy, sad, happy or glad, rise up and face the dawn of
a new day.”
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Val
Lyle
"White on White, what colors are the shadows?" Mixed
Media, 2008. $300
Using a simple three dimensional form from childhood
(the pinwheel), I have created a complex pattern by
altering not only the direction of the pinwheels, but
also the spacing on the surface. The result causes the
viewer to look longer, searching to understand when and
where the established patterns vary. Absence of applied
color allows the viewer to enjoy form, repetition, and
pattern as elements in their own right. This piece is
intended to be visually engaging as its primary
function, virtually absent of content, so that the
viewer might have a moment of pause free from external
content.
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