Interested in exploring local artistic talent but not sure where to start? February 14–May 11, the North Park community has the exciting opportunity to attend original art exhibits featuring North Park’s very own senior art majors. Every week the spotlight will shine on one senior’s solo art show. The exhibits are held in Carlson Gallery located in the Carlson Tower lobby. Closing their solo shows, each talented artist will hold a reception where they provide insight and lead discussion regarding their work.
The tradition of senior solo exhibitions is relatively new; until 2012, the senior shows were held as group exhibitions. According to Tim Lowly, gallery director and assistant professor of art, the shift from group to solo exhibitions gives seniors the opportunity of exhibiting more ambitious and expansive work—a challenge they’ve risen to year after year. Professor Lowly says, “It never ceases to amaze me to see the diversity of the work being produced by NPU art majors. This year is certainly indicative of that variety and creativity,” making this year’s senior art exhibitions a series of events you won’t want to miss.
2019 Senior Art Major Exhibitions
Ethan Oliver: February 14–21
Reception: February 21, 5–7 pm
“A display of antique phenomenon and nostalgia, Ethan has composed a compilation of fish and cigarettes strewn across grandma and grandpa’s house.”
Jessica Doering: February 21–28
Reception: February 28, 5–7 pm
“A nostalgic nosedive into the inner workings of a creative psyche. Bring your imagination.”
Samantha Gee: February 28–March 7
Reception: March 7, 5–7 pm
“Magic? Madness? Magicness.”
Lina Granberg: March 7–21
Reception: March 21, 5–7 pm
“As a curatorial studies art major, I am presenting an exhibition of work by two Chicago artists—Shannon Downey and Beverly Nash.”
Rebekah Law: March 21–28
Reception: March 28, 5–7 pm
“An abstracted study of the effects of trauma through monochromatic acrylic paintings of individuals.”
Michaela Scholte: March 28–April 4
Reception: March 29, 5–7 pm
“I want viewers to see how my paintings physically feel; I use paint to map texture and give an understanding of touch and implication of dimension.”
Mee-Joo Kong: April 4–11
Reception: April 5, 5–7pm
“Being real and true is a part of everyone’s humanity; showing that through film is one part of a unique identity.”
Arturo Valadez: April 11–18
Reception: April 18, 5–7pm
Maria Flores de Leon: April 18–25
Reception: April 25, 5–7pm
“Children’s day should be a day where kids are celebrated by their uniqueness, their interests, their personality and so much more!”
Amy Ryzewicz: April 25–May 2
Reception: May 2, 5–7 pm
“Nature is understood through science, replicated by artists and designers, and embellished upon by writers.”
Emmanuel Garfias: May 2–11
Reception: May 9, 5–7 pm
“My art consists of a coalition of familiar forms that hopefully lead the viewer to start foreshadowing.”
