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Spring 2003

 

Poetry of Process

January 6 - 17, 2003
Opening Reception: Friday, January 10, 7-9 pm

Exhibition of selected student projects from the School of Architecture & Design

 

 

Mise en Scene

January 20 - 31
Opening Reception: Friday, January 24, 7-9 pm

"Mise en scene" figures created through memory and observation from specific geographical locations. Much of our focus is spent on characterization of personified figures as well as the metamorphosis and alteration of the figures connections to their space. This ceramic mixed-media installation, by Katie Cox and Tanya Hester will utilize several materials such as ceramic, fabric and other found materials.

 

The Archimedes Project

Opening Reception: Friday, February 7, 7-9 pm

" The Archimedes Project" is an exploration of the measurement of "self" in a way that is foreign to most people. Based on Archimedes principla of displacement, we know that the volume of irregular objects can be measured by submerging them into water and collecting their displaced water. We also know that one gallon of water is equal to 8 pounds so, with little elementary math, a persons' volume in water can be obtained. It has been calculated that a 200 pound person would have the mass of approximately 533 - 6 ounce disposable cups. This work is meant as an attempt to avoid the normative sign systems involved with measurement of self as two or three digit number (namely your weight).

gifts for dobry

February 17 - March 1, 2003
Opening Reception: Friday, February 28, 7-9 pm
Exhibition of handmade gifts curated by Ethan Kruszka

We are pleased to announce the opening of "gifts for dobry" an international exhibition of handmade gifts for Dobry Kruszka, infant son of the curator Ethan Kruszka. The gifts, both functional and non-functional objects, represent a wide variety of skills, interests and materials. The artists selected for this exhibition include professional artists as well as those generally considered hobbyists, craftspeople and others working creatively. Among the participants: Philip Barnes, George Bedell, Richard Beckman, Ryan Berg, Megan Bisbee, Irineo Cabreros, Alexis Ellis, John and Kathy Evers, Courtney Kruszka, Grant Jackson, Isabel Smith, Cindy Warner, Patsy Twait, Jill Zevenbergen and many generous others. All works will be retained for the personal collection of Dobry E. Kruszka therefore none of the pieces are for sale.

Little Girl Network

March 3 - 7, 2003
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 7-9 pm

“ Little Girl Network” is a multimedia show featuring 2D work (prints) as well as 3D installations (ceramic) that deals with the relationship between the present material forms and their ties to whatever memory of them is left behind when they ceases to exist. Network has many definitions; the words most often associated with it are “structure” and “system” which are formed by interlocking channels. The ephemeral quality of the work does not break up the structure that exists, for a work in clay can be made out of the same mold and a print can be printed once more. After the object however, only the information remains.

All Florida Show

March 17 - April 4, 2003
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 7-9 pm

Centre Gallery is pleased to announce the tenth annual ALL FLORIDA SHOW. This juried exhibition is open to all students currently enrolled in college in the state of Florida. Students may attend a university, community colleges public or private. The ALL FLORIDA SHOW was conceived as a venue to stimulate dialogue between students from throughout the state. This showcase has been very successful over the nine years, with visitor attendance reaching over 1000 for a three-week exhibition. The ALL FLORDIA SHOW provides a unique, positive educational experience in which Florida students can interact.

B.E. 2203c'003

Opening Reception: Friday, April 11, 7-9 pm

B.E. is a collaborative show by Leslie Elsasser and her Fabrication students. It is a multi-media show investigating identity and how we may singularly and culturally construct our identities, through nature, cycles, heritage, family, gender, religion and historical myths.

Wake Up World
Opening Reception: Friday, April 25, 7-9 pm

Art and activism unite for human rights. Join us for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment as we envision a world free from oppression. Be inspired by the riveting art and spoken word of artist/activist Eric Drooker <www.drooker.com>. Hear firsthand from Joseph Deng, a 25-year-old survivor of the genocide in Sudan. We will tackle issues of globalization, equal rights, and freedom of expression in the emerging global village. Free Admission. Free Food. Freedom. Catered by Trang Viet cuisine. Sponsored by Amnesty International USA, defending human rights for more than 40 years <www.amnestyusa.org>.