New Year, New Exhibits

With the New Year begun, we've just opened new exhibits in the Ross Museum.

We've got an elegant show of sculpture by Wooster, Ohio resident Walter Zurko in our Kuhlman gallery. Walter has used a variety of materials including plywood, OSB and cardboard for his most recent series of work.


In our center gallery, we are displaying the recently donated works by another Ohio resident, David Jansheski. David's untimely passing last year left unfinished a planned larger exhibition of his work here at the Ross. The Trust set up in his name graciously donated a range of his work and it is now on display.

In the West Gallery, more and recent acquisitions in the museum's collection are on view, including this gorgeous bronze tiger by Anna Hyatt Huntington, donated by the estate of longtime Delaware, Ohio residents and friends John and Libby Reed.

Finally, in the front Lobby gallery, our museum collection of photographs of artists, taken by other artists, continues for a few more weeks.

Stop in soon, it's warm inside!

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

Happy New Year!

We open tomorrow with our first exhibits of 2015...mixed-media drawings by Larry Cressman, and selections from the Ross Museum's Permanent Collection.

It's been a very busy break for us, between taking down & packing up the last exhibits, and getting the new ones up. Hopefully all will enjoy the artwork, which includes Larry's constructed drawings
....intricate twigs and branches, painted and then pinned into patterns like a pencil drawing. I'm fascinated by the cast shadows on the wall, as well. Covering Ground will only be on display until February 15th, so don't wait, come in soon!


The artwork from the Permanent Collection includes many pieces that are very recent acquisitions, either gifts or purchases (hence the title One Way or the Other)

Some of my favorites:

Dreams, awe and shadows

Our latest exhibits here at the Ross Museum focus on memories, half-hidden and fleeting, in a variety of ways. Husband and wife artists Elizabeth and John Fergus-Jean present installation, photographs and photos on metal in varying themes that all deal with our memory.

Elizabeth Fergus-Jean has installed Dreamscape in the Kuhlman Gallery, featuring real branches festooned with paperclay canoes to transport the viewer.


John Fergus-Jean invites the viewer into the hallway with a modern take on a 19th century photographic technique in his exhibit Penumbrae and layers multiple images into a shadowy new viewpoint.


Elizabeth Fergus-Jean shares her photography under her pseudonym Izze Frances in the West Gallery, presenting black and white images of classic spots around the world in a dreamlike style under the title Awe.

All three exhibits are open until 5pm on Thursday, December 18th, so please stop by for a visit!

Wonder at our Metamorphosis

2 new exhibits, both exciting and diverse!

First off, we have The Wonder of it All by Clark Winter '73, a collection of photographs large and small, scattered salon-style on our walls, plus a looping video.








Then we have Metamorphosis, which includes the painted fabric constructions of Pamela Becker '64, plus her meticulous baskets, as well as photocollages and nature photography.




Both exhibits will be on view until November 2nd, so be sure to stop by anytime the Open flag is flying!

New Art/New Mexico

26 artists from New Mexico are very well represented in our newest exhibit! We opened yesterday, albeit still putting a few finishing touches on things.

Tomorrow (Thursday, February 13th) one of the artists, Nancy Sutor, will be giving the Keynote Address at 4:10pm in Room 121 in Edgar Hall, which is just across the street. There is also a reception from 4:30-6:30pm in the museum.

Throughout the length of the exhibition, which runs until March 30th, there will be more visiting artists from the show. Unfortunately, we couldn't arrange for every artist to come to Ohio, but their work is magnificent and speaks for itself!

So many disciplines of art-making are represented: Painting, monoprinting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, metal sculpture, collage, drawing. There are 154 works to inspire and awe!

Fine Art Faculty exhibit is Open!

The 2013-2014 Fine Art Faculty exhibit is open and looks great! There will be a reception tomorrow (Thursday, December 5th) from 4-6pm with refreshments, live music, and it's free!

We will close for the holidays from December 20 - January 13th, then we'll open again January 14th until February 2, 2014.

A super show by 8 OWU faculty members, covering a range of media and techniques: ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking and felting.

Don't miss it!

Another great Fall Semester...

...with stunning artwork! We are open for the 2013-2014 Academic Year, showcasing the amazing photography of Caleb Cain Marcus and his portfolio "A Portrait of Ice" as well as the mesmerizing large scale drawings and paintings of John Sabraw from his "Chroma", "Gamut", "Supplication" and "Unified Theory" series.

Check out our Facebook page for announcements regarding Artist Talks, Receptions, special weekend hours!

Senior Show 2013

Yes, the Senior Fine Art Majors exhibition "Marks Made" opened April 13th with a great reception. The Seniors welcomed their friends and family and shared their accomplishments from the past 4 years here at Ohio Wesleyan.

The exhibit will remain open until Sunday, May 12th. We'll close at about noon that day for Commencement and re-open the 17th with a brand new show. Be sure to stop in and see the wonderful work our seniors have on display.

Wonderland in Beeghly Library

Yellowstone National Park has been the subject of artists for more than 100 years. Photographer Carter Gowl shares his lush images of the Park and surrounding area in the newest exhibit on view in Gallery 2001 in Beeghly Library.

Carter will be on campus to give an illustrated talk on Tuesday, October 9th at 4:15 in the Bayley Room (2nd floor) of Beeghly Library. The talk will be followed by a reception in Gallery 2001. Both the talk and the reception are free and open to all.

Wonderland will remain on view until October 16, 2012.

2012 Senior Art Exhibit

Visual Insights opened with a great reception last Saturday, and the Ross Museum is again open on the normal schedule!

Be sure to stop by and see the work of 19 seniors as they prepare to make their way in the world. We'll also be open Saturday, May 12th, before graduation!

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!

Mixed Messages

The 2011-12 Biennial Faculty exhibit is up and open! Seven of the art department faculty (the studio instructors) are featured: Kristina Bogdanov, Cindy Cetlin, Frank Hobbs, Jim Krehbiel, Justin Kronewetter, Jeff Nilan and Jon Quick.

We'll be hosting a reception for the artists on Thursday, December 8th from 4-6pm with food, beverages and live music.

Almost ready!

We're in the midst of installing 2 new exhibits in the Ross, to open this Thursday, September 29th!

Susan Paulsen, photographer, and Dennison Griffith, painter, will both be speaking on Friday, September 30th at 3:13 in Corns 312. There will be a reception for both artists from 7-9:00pm Friday evening.

Here's a glimpse of the progress our illustrious leader, Justin Kronewetter, is making on installing the photographs with the help of some students in the Gallery Management class. (Katasha on the right, Taurey on the left)

Hope to see you Friday!

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.

History of the Future

We have an amazing exhibit opening next Tuesday....50 Black and White photographs of the area in the Southwest bordering Mexico - beautiful, tragic, fabulous!

There's a great article on the OWU Connect Two page and the artists and curator will be on campus Thursday March 24th for a panel discussion and reception. I'll even be working through OWU's Spring Break, keeping the museum open, to allow more opportunity to see this important exhibit.

This ties in with the Sagan National Colloquium theme of "Global Citizen" this year, but even if it didn't, you will be blown away by the beauty of the images!

Gallery Talk and Reception!

Fred Marsh will be giving a Gallery Talk in Beeghly Library, Gallery 2001, on Wednesday, February 16th at 4:15pm. His large photographs of abandoned buildings in Germany are haunting images; evocative and disarming. Please join us for the talk, followed by a reception right in the gallery!

Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, and Winfred Rembert!

The Branch Rickey/Jackie Robinson week long celebration is drawing to a close, and the response has been impressive! Lots of visitors, lots of receptions....but there's still time to come in and peruse all the artwork before the February 20th ending. Click on the link above to see lots of great photos from all the festivities all over campus!

We have had special group visits from OWU's Early Childhood Center, as well as Willowbrook Retirement Community. Many of the visitors have especially enjoyed the colorful paintings on leather by Winfred Rembert. Our Humphries Gallery (front lobby) has a special grouping from the museum's Permanent Collection: artwork by African-American artists, highlighting their talents for 2 months including Black History month.

Don't forget, the Ross Museum is free, and open to everyone! We're open late on Thursdays (until 9:00pm) and on Sunday afternoons! (1:00 - 5:00pm)