MERGE: Graphic Design Student Show, May 29-June 14

The Lane Community College Art Gallery is proud to present the annual Graphic Design Graduation Exhibition. This exhibition will feature many interesting and varied portfolio pieces submitted by the graduating students of the Graphic Design Program.

The show runs from May 29th through June 14th. A reception will be held on Wednesday, June 13th, from 4-6 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The gallery is located in building 11 on main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue. There is no charge for admission. The Art and Applied Design Department phone number is 541-463-5409.

"balance" - Anna Stehle and Justin Stuck - May 7-24

The Lane Community College Art Gallery is proud to present “balance”, a two-person show featuring artists and Lane Community College Studio Technicians, Justin Stuck and Anna Stehle. Justin works in the sculpture studio and Anna works in the ceramics studio within the Department of Art and Applied Design. The exhibition consists of both sculpture and ceramics, along with installation work.

When asked about her current work for this exhibition, Anna stated, “Finding a balance between my love of making pots and the countless daily events in my life has been a struggle over the last couple of years. With family, work, friends and all that goes along with that, pottery has taken a back seat. I have come into this new chapter in my life with pottery gradually, seeking a balance along the way.”

Justin says his work is being “drawing from my personal experiences I hope to tap into “something honest and real”, which translates universally, “the reality of human experience,” to others.”

The show runs from May 7th to May 24th. A lecture featuring both artists will be held on May 10th at 3:00 pm with a reception immediately following. The gallery is located in building 11 on LCC's main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. There is no charge for admission. The Art and Applied Design Department phone number is 541- 463-5409

PRODROMES: Paintings by Laura Ahola-Young

PRODROMES: Paintings by Laura Ahola-Young will be on display in the Fireplace Gallery at Mt. Hood Community College, April 3-26. Laura teaches Basic Design and Drawing in the Art and Applied Department at LCC. The Gallery is open M-Th, 8 am to 7 pm and Friday 8 am to 5 pm. MHCC is located at 260000 SE Stark St. in Greshem, Oregon.

League of Innovation Winners

 

We have sumitted the work of five students for the League of Innovation Competition. We  will keep everyone posted as our students move through the national competition.

Candice Westberg:  "I enjoy the moment when viewers realize that those aren’t living birds that adorn my pot. It opens a dialogue that allows me to share their stories. This piece features thirteen bird species that were brought to extinction by man’s direct involvement. It is my attempt at honoring their lives."

Daniel Balter:  My preferred medium is oil paint. I first create an under painting to establish the values then I use a series of colored glazes over the under painting; this is the same technique that was used by the Old Masters. I use direct observation and my imagination to create images that include vintage, tin toy robots and Japanese vinyl monsters. My paintings explore universal themes such as love and heartbreak, isolation and alienation, domestic violence and triumph in the face of fear. 

 

Douglas Wiltshire "Evolutionary Pull":  It is my contention that Art represents feeling. That is a powerful thing, to invoke passion and the desire to make things better. Evolutionary Pull is an exploration of our connection to our primal selves and how our past affects our present. 

Oktober Comstock: “Reflections” is a self-portrait. Not many people like to do self-portraits; perhaps as an artist or even a human being it becomes difficult to document what we see in the mirror. But I think that it is important to be willing to dive deeper into our reflection and attempt to understand what makes us tick.

Ramey McAlezander: I didn’t set out with a real theme for my paintings. I think this is reflection of my inner thoughts. I am always expressing my unspoken words through my paintings. I can’t say where my art is going but I do know I will continue to learn and grow as an artist. I think there is an endless quest in art.

LCC Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 19-May 3

LCC Art Gallery is proud to present the Juried Student Art Exhibition. This exhibition will be held from April 16th to May 3rd. There will be a reception on Thursday, April 19th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

The LCC Juried Student Art Show is an exhibition showcasing the best of our current LCC art students. Our students have created all the work on display during the past academic year.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank this year’s juror, Betsy Wolfston. Betsy is a local ceramics artist whose public works can be seen throughout the city of Eugene. Her work defines helps to define our community.

We encourage the community to come and support our local artists.

The show runs from April 16th through May 3rd. A reception will be held on Thursday, April 19th from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. The gallery is located in building 11 on lCC'smain campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon. There is no charge for admission. The Art and Applied Design Department phone number is 541-463-5409.

3 Points North - Rob Beishline, Daryn Lowman and Andreas Salzman, April 2 - June 14

The Lane Community College Art Gallery is proud to

present “3 Points North ”, a three-person exhibition

featuring works in ceramic, sculpture and mixed media. The featured artists are: Rob Beishline, a ceramic professor at Whatcom Community College, Bellinghan Washington; Daryn Lowman, a ceramics professor at Hibbing Community College, Hibbing Minnesota and Andreas Salzman, a ceramics and sculpture professor at Lane Community College, Eugene Oregon.

Rob Beishline’s work uses birds and animals to create experiences for himself and the viewer, “I do not see the pieces as metaphors, but realize that they could be read that way. I can identify with animals and am tempted to try to read myself in them, but the really valuable moments are when I can stop and look in silence.”

Daryn Lowman’s pottery and the use of the vessel create a dialogue reflecting time. “ I am drawn to the exploratory manner of working with ceramic processes. With playful sensibilities and direct decisions, my work plays on the whimsy of the soft material, and the sharpness of the durable fired surface. I like to ask questions about time, as it reflects our sense of new and used, cherished and abandoned.”

Andreas Salzman’s mixed media sculpture reflects the world in which he lives. “As an artist I feel that I can only talk about the issues of which I am passionate. The most important issues in my life are the relationships I have with the people around me. I try to illustrate the innermost feelings and emotions that are a result of the roles and decisions within my life. I include specific evidence of my journey to this state so I can build a sense of personal ownership of the content of my work.”

The show runs from April 2 through June 14.

The gallery is located in building 11 on main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. There is no charge for admission. The Art and Applied Design Department phone number is 463-5409.

7th Annual High School Art Show, April 2-13

The Lane Community College Art Gallery is proud to present our 7th Annual High School Art Show. This show is an invitational to area high schools in Lane County to share with our community, their young and upcoming art students.

Along with the 2-week exhibition, students who participate are eligible for awards and scholarships. Please come out to the main campus and show your support for our young artists.

The show runs from April 2 to April 13. An evening reception is being held on April 5 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
The gallery is located in building 11 on main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. There is no charge for admission. The Art and Applied Design Department phone number is 541-463-5409.