Monthly Archives: April 2011

ArtBreak: Gallery Talk with BFA Candidates

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Tara

This week I attended the gallery talk with three of the BFA Candidates: Joshua Torbick, Katherine W. Austin, and Shayna Bicknell. Joshua presented his work first and talked about how his childhood experiences have influenced the type of work he … Continue reading →

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Week 13 Readings

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Tara

In the article, “The Art of the Billionaire” by Connie Bruck, she talks about Eli Broad and his contribution to the arts in Los Angeles. Eli Broad is a multibillionaire who is like a patron of the arts and has … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon Series: Enhancing the Future: Arts in the 21st Century

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Tara

This lecture presented by John Jacobsmeyer included a summary of recent art movements from about the eighties and also included his own art and how they fit into the different styles. It was interesting to see how he fit himself … Continue reading →

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ArtBreak: Gallery Talk with MFA Candidates

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Tara

This gallery talk featured the MFA candidates Youngsheen Ahn Jhe, Mark Soderling, and Nicole Weber. Nicole talked first about her art and a little about her personal history that led to her recent work. It seems like it is important … Continue reading →

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“Museum” Play

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Tara

This Tuesday I attended the play “Museum” with the my class as a field trip. The play was written by Tina Howe and directed by Deb Kinghorn. It was performed by UNH students in the Hennesy Theatre. The play is … Continue reading →

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Artist Statement

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tara

Here is the first working of my artist statement: My work is a response to all the experiences and information that I receive everyday. I take this input and edit and combine it to create a working image that will … Continue reading →

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Week 12 Reading Part 2

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tara

Criticizing Art Ch. 5, Part 2: Critical judgments of artwork are made up of appraisals that follow a critic’s criterion. There are reasons for negative appraisals. It is their own set of assumptions as to what art is and should … Continue reading →

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Week 12 Reading Part 1

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tara

In the article No More Boring Art: John Baldessari’s Crusade by Calvin Thomas, it discusses the American conceptual artist, John Baldessari’s career as a teacher and artist. His art includes photography-based art-about-art where the ideas take precedence over the images … Continue reading →

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Opening Reception 2011 Senior B.A. and B.F.A. Exhibition and 2011 M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Tara

Tonight I attended the reception for the MFA, BFA, and Senior BA students for 2011. I came towards the end of the reception, but it was still crowded. It makes me excited to share my work next year and seeing … Continue reading →

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Recent Work

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Tara
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