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-48 posts tagged "Art"
Renee Yaseen | Monday, May 10, 2021
One of my favorite things to do when I’m walking around on campus with someone I want to get to know better is to smile and gauge their interest in an impromptu Snite visit. Sometimes people feel they have to justify their preparation to be underwhelmed. I hear a lot of, “You know, I went
Claire Reid | Thursday, May 6, 2021
The Department of Art, Art History and Design (AAHD) is currently holding its annual honors senior thesis exhibition in Riley Hall. The exhibition features senior thesis projects from students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Arts with Honors (BA Honors) degrees in visual communication design, industrial design and studio art. Their work
Willoughby Thom | Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Snite Museum of Art’s latest exhibition is breathtaking. The day the Snite announced they were hosting Kevin Beasley’s 2016 work, “Chair of the Ministers of Defense,” visiting was the first thing I did when I got back in February. On the second floor of the Snite, in the Contemporary Art Gallery, sits the powerful
Colleen Fischer | Thursday, October 1, 2020
Sculpture artist Spencer Shay is the best thing to come out of Seattle since Nirvana. His youthful perspective directly influences his sculptures, bringing the viewer back into childhood in a pure and sincere way. As public sculptures become increasingly popular, Shay’s work echoes the art’s origins, offering private experiences for buyers and viewers alike. His
Krista Lourdes Akiki | Friday, September 18, 2020
“Our memories are gifts that show us life, even through the toughest times, is worth living.” -Chrissy Pinney Memories are the essence of our humanity. Sometimes beautiful, at other times painful. Sometimes unforgettable, at other times regrettable. Sometimes as clear as day, at other times blurred among each other… For me, the memories I cherish
Serena Zacharias | Monday, August 17, 2020
My favorite book of all time is “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. While I could go on about the book for ages, I’d like to focus on the painting the story centers on. “The Goldfinch” was painted in 1654 by the Dutch artist Carol Fabritius. In the same year, 32-year-old Fabritius died in a gunpowder
Willoughby Thom | Wednesday, August 12, 2020
This year is not what we had in mind; we all know that, and I know you don’t need me to remind you. It’s evident that the pandemic has impacted all facets of life, big and small. This new decade has brought us nothing but isolation. The pandemic has threatened not only our physical health,
Alexis Martin | Wednesday, February 26, 2020
A new exhibit at the Snite Museum of Art, titled “Chao Shao-an: Moments Between Worlds,” gives viewers a brief glimpse into the expansive life and work of Chinese artist Chao Shao-an. The exhibit contains 17 paintings that “capture the essence of subtle moments in nature through vibrant brushwork and coloration,” according to an article released
Gina Twardosz | Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Inspired by the New York Times Magazine’s “The 1619 Project,” the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) director Mana Derakhshani, along with Office of Civic & Social Engagement (OCSE) director Rebekah Go and junior Tyler Davis, organized the circulation of dozens of posters around Saint Mary’s that feature provocative quotes from the series. “If we
Zixu Wang | Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Jacob Mazurek, a second year Mendoza MBA student, stands out among his peers not only as a Navy veteran of 23 years, but also as a devoted and accomplished painter. Students may recognize him from around campus, where he can often be found painting in public spaces. His favorite spots, he said, include Modern Market