Those who can do; teach too
Faculty exhibits artwork in fine arts building
Daniel Connell
Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Entertainment
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Starting Oct. 1, the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Building put on an art exhibit featuring the work of Tarleton faculty members and artists in residence. The work features Associate Professor of Painting Mark Davis, Associate Professor of Drawing Sharon Seelig, Laura Butler, and many more.
Davis has been the professor of painting for Tarleton since 1971. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado University and his master's degree from North Texas State. Out of his pieces in the exhibit, "Cimarron Crossing," caught my eye. Three out of six are featured. His use of rich reds and warm colors grab the attention of the room. According to Seelig, Davis uses his imagery from internalization; images from internal sources instead of photography. The media on the "Cimarron" pieces are done by acrylic paints.
Seelig's artwork displays images of the rainforest; one on location and the other in studio. "Lost but not forgotten," is a sentimental piece about the history of her family farm and father. She has taught art for 33 years, the last fourteen at Tarleton. Her interest in discovering her inner artist started her path to teaching art. The art of Georgia O'Keefe and M.C. Escher influenced her toward art. Her water color painting, "Lost but not Forgotten," is a remembrance of her father that died a year ago. "This image is a picture of his favorite part of the ranch; the lake and barn," Seelig said. "It was a place that we spent time together."
Butler is an artist in residence from Mingus, TX. She received her bachelor's and master's degree of English from Tarleton. She was also a student of Davis'. Butler calls her cowboy paintings "Cowboy Chiaroscuro." In a comment posted about her paintings, Butler says, "I leaned toward a linear depiction of the nostalgic lore of the old west cowboy lifestyle."
These are just a few of the artists who caught my eye. Besides the paintings and graphic artwork, the south wall of the exhibit display posters advertising the plays performed by Tarleton. The artwork is also done by faculty members.
The show continues until Oct. 7. If you have some time between classes, take it to see the incredible talent of the Tarleton staff members.
Davis has been the professor of painting for Tarleton since 1971. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado University and his master's degree from North Texas State. Out of his pieces in the exhibit, "Cimarron Crossing," caught my eye. Three out of six are featured. His use of rich reds and warm colors grab the attention of the room. According to Seelig, Davis uses his imagery from internalization; images from internal sources instead of photography. The media on the "Cimarron" pieces are done by acrylic paints.
Seelig's artwork displays images of the rainforest; one on location and the other in studio. "Lost but not forgotten," is a sentimental piece about the history of her family farm and father. She has taught art for 33 years, the last fourteen at Tarleton. Her interest in discovering her inner artist started her path to teaching art. The art of Georgia O'Keefe and M.C. Escher influenced her toward art. Her water color painting, "Lost but not Forgotten," is a remembrance of her father that died a year ago. "This image is a picture of his favorite part of the ranch; the lake and barn," Seelig said. "It was a place that we spent time together."
Butler is an artist in residence from Mingus, TX. She received her bachelor's and master's degree of English from Tarleton. She was also a student of Davis'. Butler calls her cowboy paintings "Cowboy Chiaroscuro." In a comment posted about her paintings, Butler says, "I leaned toward a linear depiction of the nostalgic lore of the old west cowboy lifestyle."
These are just a few of the artists who caught my eye. Besides the paintings and graphic artwork, the south wall of the exhibit display posters advertising the plays performed by Tarleton. The artwork is also done by faculty members.
The show continues until Oct. 7. If you have some time between classes, take it to see the incredible talent of the Tarleton staff members.
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