What is the point of art if not to exhibit it for others?

Last Friday, March 29, the Art Department hosted their 3D Art Exhibit Showcase inside Tomlinson Library. The faculty selected certain student pieces to be part of this showcase which was open to the public.

The first piece of the exhibit was made of cast iron, forged steel and copper. It was treated with a special mixture and brass. The artist stated that the project was “a lot of fun.” The sculpture was symbolic of various things from the artist’s childhood that made him who he is today. The artist also stated that he likes to work with difficult-to-mold materials.

The second piece was also made out of cast iron. Using a sand mold, the artist created a hollow iron image of a porcelain doll and coyote skull. The meaning of the piece is that not everyone or everything is what they appear to be. The artist explained how they heat the iron over 2000 degrees and pour it into the sand mold. She stated that the most challenging aspect of this piece was the technical difficulties and challenges of skill with the complexities of the coyote skull in the creation of the mold.

The third piece in the student showcase will also be in an exhibit at Colorado Mesa University’s art gallery where all five years of the artist’s works will be on display. This specific piece was described as sketchbook pages being Frankenstein’d together. The artist’s inspiration was based on her experience being dyslexic. She stated that she communicated, took notes and recorded events around her through her drawings.

These pieces will remain on display in Tomlinson Library throughout the summer.