Landscapes to Compare and Contrast

The newest exhibits are open, just in time for Homecoming Weekend here at OWU. There are 3 new shows in 2 locations: Sally Christiansen Harris '76 has a great display of gorgeous photographs in Mowry Alumni Center, where they'll be on view until December 8, 2015. The photos are from all over the world, and Sally has captured incredible moments with her camera. You can read more about Sally and her work on Connect2OWU HERE


The Ross Museum is featuring pieces from our Permanent Collection in the Lobby gallery to honor National Spanish Heritage month, and in the other galleries, the work of two landscape painters are highlighted.

Paul Ching-Bor uses watercolors and massive sheets of paper to create very intense, dark images of New York City, where he's lived and worked for many years. The tension between a medium that's normally thought of as delicate, but is presented in such a deep, somber way is something Paul wants the viewer to experience. His exhibit is titled "Sur", and you can read more about it on Connect2OWU HERE

Todd Gordon is originally from Delaware, and his parents still live and work here. His landscapes also feature many views of New York City, and the contrast with Paul's work is striking. Todd uses oils on canvas, and creates intricate scenes that remind the viewer of panoramic photographs, very long, sometimes very narrow. The details really draw you into the paintings. You can read more about Todd's exhibit titled "Matter of Fact" on Connect2OWU HERE

Fall 2014 - Art Everywhere!

It's a new academic year, and Fall 2014 is underway! There are 4 excellent exhibitions up and open for all to enjoy.

In the Ross Museum, we have 2 alumni exhibitors: Chris Kahler '91: Chris Kahler: Two Decades and Jim Zivic '83: Tightrope: The Line Between Art and Design.

Jim shares his drawings, plans, photographs, furniture and sculpture in the Kuhlman Gallery, and in the Mayhew and West Galleries, we have Chris' paintings.



In Gallery 2001 on the first floor of Beeghly Library, John Sabraw has created a new series for the 2014 Sagan National Colloquium on the theme of Water. John uses minerals from the run-off of mining to create beautiful pigments.


In Mowry Alumni Center, the work of Ann Seiler O'Brien '69 is on display on both floors. Ann uses egg tempera and acrylic to create her abstracts and landscapes.

Summertime, and we've got air conditioning!

Although the Ross Museum will be closed until August 23rd, there are 2 other great exhibits open on campus:

Louise Captein, The Remarkable Suppleness of Shapes, is on view in Beeghly Library in the Gallery 2001 space (right when you walk in the doors). Louise makes postcard sized paper collages, then creates large oil paintings from them. Both the paintings AND the original small collages are on display until September 20th.

Lorraine Torrence, Checkerboard Musings, is on view in Mowry Alumni Center (directly across from Beeghly Library) until September 16th, and features art quilts. Lorraine is an OWU alumna, and teaches extensively around the country.

So beat the heat, and check out some free art exhibits!

Summer 2012

Graduation 2012 is complete, Alumni Weekend is over, and the campus is blooming!

The Ross Art Museum will be open this summer through July 3rd, showcasing the QSDS Invitational, Celebrating Our Past. The Quilt Surface Design Symposium exhibit occurs every other year, so don't miss your chance to see the best in art quilts. As a special addition, Lorraine Torrence '63 is sharing her own art quilts in the Alumni Gallery in Mowry Alumni Center, so you'll double your pleasure! Above, Directions by Marla Hattabaugh.

Below, Checkerboard Journey by Lorraine Torrence.

2 new Photography Exhibits

The Ross is closed now for Winter Break until January 17th, but I've just hung 2 new exhibits in our satellite galleries (with considerable assistance from the Second Assistant!)












In Beeghly Library we've got luscious floral photography by Julia McLemore, just the thing to brighten up a dreary winter day.

Across the Jaywalk in Mowry Alumni Center, we've got the photography of Moshen Shirzadian, some colorful and vibrant, some sepia and moody, all of it thought provoking!



Both buildings will be open Wednesday & Thursday December 21 & 22 til 5pm, close for a week or so, then re-open January 4th during the week 9am - 5pm. So if you need a quick activity, grab your mittens and stop in!

Photographs, Drawings, Mixed Media

We right in the middle of changing 4 exhibitions in all 3 of our venues. First up and complete is the 2011-12 National Colloquium Exhibition, "Sudan: The Cost of Silence" which is currently on view in Gallery 2001/Beeghly Library. Fabulous black and white photographs by Ryan Spencer Reed, giving a face to the suffering. Mr. Reed will be on campus on October 24th to give an illustrated talk about his experiences and his artwork.




Also up and waiting for your perusal is the new exhibit in Mowry Alumni Gallery (in Mowry Alumni Center) titled "Reflections". The drawings and mixed media pieces by Karen Poulson are layered and manipulated, calling for close contemplation. Her work is in the Lobby, Upstairs, and there are 3 pieces in the Conference and Monnett Room as well. She'll be giving a talk on Thursday, September 29th.

School's Out for Summer!

....but all the exhibitions are in place and ready to go! Just to tantalize you, here are photos of the 2 new exhibits in the Ross Museum, which will be re-opening after the summer break on August 18th.



The 1st exhibit is Sculpture by emeritus professor Ebb Haycock. The pieces form a mini-retrospective, and cover a vast range of styles, subjects and media.



The 2nd exhibit is Paintings by alumna Marilyn Ashbrook, and are mezmorizing for their intricate details and juxtaposition of subjects.





Both these exhibits will open August 18th and be on view until September 16th. In the meantime, you can still check out Mowry Alumni Center during the week and see the fabulous photo-collages of Pamela Becker, or cross to the other side of the JayWalk and see an outdoor sculpture in front of Beeghly Library, then wander inside the Library to view more sculpture by Carol Boram-Hays. These 2 exhibits will be open all summer long, until September, too!

3 great shows - 1 great price - $0!!

The History of the Future (see previous post) has opened and looks fabulous, but there are 2 more exhibits up and waiting for you!


In Gallery 2001 up in Beeghly Library, we have an exhibit of clothing pieces titled "Alterations". These deal with eating disorders and female body image. The work combines clothing, poetry, embroidery, painting and other techniques to address various issues surrounding the topic. Be sure to pick up the Gallery Guide (in the wall pocket) to get more information about the work, the artist and the whole project.



In Mowry Alumni Center, there is a beautiful exhibit by Dianne Almendinger, from right here in Delaware! The title is "Serenity", and her works use permanent inks, some drawing, on canvas and paper. They're colorful, textural, exciting! On Sunday, March 13th from 2-4pm we'll have a reception for Dianne right there in Mowry, so plan to attend!


Both exhibits are on view now, Alterations will be up until March 17th, and Dianne's exhibit will be up until March 31st.

Two New Exhibits - Two Artists' Talks

Two new exhibits at the Ross Art Museum opened today:

About Place, an exhibition of drawings, prints and paintings by Gale Wallar, OWU class of 1971, who is being honored as the 2010 Anne Outram Gui Distinguished Alumni Exhibitor.

Ms. Wallar traveled extensively with her husband while he worked for the State Department, and her work is a response to the varied places they lived.

There will be a Gallery Talk by the artist on Friday, October 8th at 2:30pm followed by a reception in the Museum.



Also on view: Brazil, an exhibition of large-scale color photographs by Ralph Gibson. These giant photos are a part of the Ross Museum's Permanent Collection, gifted by several donors.

Mr. Gibson will be giving a Talk on Thursday, September 30th at 7:30pm in the RW Corns Building, Room 312. Following the talk, there will be a reception in the Museum.

Stop by!

Joanne Ritter watercolors at Mowry Alumni Center

You have 2 weeks left to enjoy the talented work of alum Joanne Ritter at the Mowry Alumni Center!

Joanne's watercolors are luminous, and reflect her love of flowers and travel, and her ability to see the beauty in every place.

Mowry Alumni Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, and is located on the Jaywalk. Don't miss these!

Barbara Frentsos Butler exhibit

Now on view in the Mowry Alumni Center gallery, works by Barbara Frentsos Butler, '47. Barbara currently lives in Mansfield, Ohio, and is sharing her work with us. Her pieces are abstractions in acrylic, ink, and mixed media. Both large and small scale, they are glowing on the walls right now! As an added venue, 8 of her largest works are hung in the Gallery 2001 space in Beeghly Library, just across the Jaywalk from Mowry. It's a 2-for-1 exhibit!

The gallery in Mowry Alumni Center is open 8:30am - 5:00pm, and will be closed for the mid-year break from December 24 - January 3rd. Beeghly Library will be open similar hours. The exhibit will remain on view until January 24, 2010.