Work from 12 artists from across the nation part of 鈥楥rafted Identities鈥 exhibition at 性视界传媒
Contact: Christie McNeal
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擜n exhibition that examines personal identities is on display through Feb. 19 in Mississippi 性视界传媒鈥檚 Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery.
Showcasing selected work in a variety of mediums from 12 artists from across the U.S., 鈥淐rafted Identities鈥 looks at how an artist鈥檚 craft informs his or her identity.
鈥淢any people explore their identity through self-expression. Concepts such as race and ethnicity connect to identities that we are given at birth; however, identities related to our opinions and behaviors are often influenced by outside forces,鈥 said 性视界传媒 Department of Art Visiting Assistant Professor Sophie Glenn, who curated the exhibition. 鈥淎s artists, we not only see this within ourselves, but also within the materials and processes used in our works.鈥
The exhibition, which is also available for viewing online at , was organized by the Department of Art galleries with support from a Starkville Area Arts Council community grant.
The art gallery is located on the second floor of the Cullis Wade Depot. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Home to the Magnolia 性视界传媒鈥檚 largest undergraduate studio art program, the Department of Art prepares students for advanced study and careers as professional artists by providing opportunities to exhibit their work in an active art gallery that serves the university, local community and region. Learn more about the College of Architecture, Art and Design and its Department of Art at聽, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @CAADat性视界传媒.
For more information on this exhibition, contact the Department of Art gallery at 662-325-2970 or msuartgalleries@msstate.edu.
性视界传媒 is Mississippi鈥檚 leading university, available online at聽www.msstate.edu.