Three artists entertain and educate at spring lectures
02.23.2023
A wacky and profound art historian, an internationally celebrated jewelry designer, and a renowned textile and dye artist will share their work this spring at a series of talks. These notable artists will also engage with students through a series of discussions and critiques.聽
These presentations will inform, engage and celebrate relevant topics and practices in contemporary art and culture. Each lecture will take place at 7 p.m. in Epperson Auditorium in Vanderslice Hall and are free and open to the public.
Hoffman Visiting Artist Lecture: Jayson Musson
March 9
2023 Hoffman Visiting Artist, Jayson Musson shares his latest body of work that draws inspiration from the structure and tone of educational programs such as PBS children鈥檚 shows and nun-turned-art critic Sister Wendy Beckett. In His History of Art, Musson adds his own twisted spin to conduct a satirical survey on art history, its relationship to the public, and the ways in which popular art historical images impact our cultural consciousness. This free public lecture is underwritten by the Hoffman Visiting Artist Endowment and accompanies the Jayson Musson: His History of Art, an exhibition on display through March 21 at H&R Block Artspace.
Current Perspectives
Bruce Metcalf: The Competence of Craft
March 2
Bruce Metcalf鈥檚 jewelry has been shown in more than 400 exhibitions worldwide and he鈥檚 the recipient of numerous awards including two NEA Visual Artists Fellowships, a Fulbright Teaching and Research Fellowship, and a Pew Fellowship in the Arts. In this presentation, he鈥檒l investigate some of the craft's special features, including empathy, care, and its ability to celebrate. He鈥檒l give a theoretical account of the status of craft, and what makes craft a unique field of its own.
Rowland Ricketts: Invisible Blue
March 30
Rowland Ricketts utilizes natural dyes and historical processes to create contemporary textiles that span art and design. His lecture will cover his work growing, processing, and dyeing with indigo within the context of this dye鈥檚 materiality and global history.聽Special emphasis will be placed on recent works that make palpable the invisible aspects of the color鈥檚 creation as well as the invisible histories and forces that lie below the surface of this globally revered dye.聽
In addition to the lecture, he鈥檒l conduct a week-long Center for Contemporary Practice project with students in Fiber, Foundation, and Liberal Arts, resulting in an exhibition on campus including an installation of collaborative work between Rowland and Fiber students, and response pieces by students in Foundation and Liberal Arts.聽