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Welcome to the Microcosm
A Review of the 16th Juried Stetson University Student Art Exhibition
2005-11-17
Article Written by: Charles Griffin

On the evening of Friday, November 11th , anything you had ever hoped to see in art—and probably a few things you probably didn't want to see—were on display at the opening of the 16th Juried Stetson University Student Art Exhibition at the Duncan Gallery of Art within Sampson Hall in Stetson University's central campus.

There were video arts, standing art, hanging art and, in the case of some student stylistic choices, walking art. You could peer into a hole in the top of a black box and observe video of other people peering into a hole in the top of a black box, while hearing commentary on the same through a headset.

It was my understanding that the students themselves participated in the jury that selected the art, and I believe that a sense of humor was a prerequisite. You've seen that old joke where a frame is hung over a spot on the wall and it wins a prize. One piece on display had exactly that sort of flavor, if clear plastic that allows you to see the wall qualifies. Another display looked as if a five-year-old was required to place squares on a wall in a symmetrical pattern. Each square represented a word, and one particular word—that would have caused my grandmother to wash my mouth out with soap—was repeated several times, standing out in its simplicity and distinct meaning.

Now that you have been forewarned of the humor, you should know that much of the work was brilliant, innovative and well executed. In my opinion, the work of Kelsey Donegan particularly stood out for its texture, its combinations of materials, color and size and its creativity.

I strongly believe that any lover of art will enjoy a visit to this gallery. The student exhibit will be open until December 8th . The Duncan Gallery is inside the main doors to Sampson Hall and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The campus will be closed from November 24th to 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sampson Hall is located just a half-block down Minnesota Ave. inside the Stetson University main entrance off Woodland Blvd. As the road bends to the left, visitor parking is available. The hall is to the right, past a fountain.

For more information, please call 386-822-7266.

Jennifer Coolidge, Director, The DeLand Museum of Art, served as exhibition judge.

Here is the list of the award winners:

1. Award of Excellence: Esther Kelty for "Consumer Poverty" (painting)
2. Award of Excellence: Cari Zylstra for "09/15/05" (orange peels & photo)
3. Award of Excellence: Matt Kearney for "The Flow of Life" (ceramic)
4. Award of Excellence: Danielle Speranza for "Pink Lemonade on the Rocks with a Twist" (painting)
5. Award of Excellence: Kelsey Donegan for "VINGT" (mixed media/encaustic)
6. Award of Excellence: Christina Vathis for "Kate" (photographs on canvas)
7. Non-Art Major Award: Angelica Nater for "Laura on Pixie Stix" (digital prints)
8. Charlene Thomas Award of Distinction: Leah Floyd for "A Spiritual Reflection" (color photograph)
9. Express Printing Award of Distinction: Nina Omelchenko for ""Open Your Eyes" (video projection)
10. Li-Hung Catron Award of Distinction: Michelle Adan for "Notadonut" (painting)
11. Old Spanish Sugar Mill Award of Distinction: Justin Rancourt for "Stock Painting #3" (painting)
12. Speedway Custom Photo Lab Stetson Award: Laura Oxendine for "Word of Yahweh" (digital video)
13. Ann Hall Stetson Award : Chelsea Canning for "75th Street" (painting)
14. Students' Choice Award: Chelsea Canning for "75th Street" (painting)  
15. Vera Hansen Purchase Award: Kelsey Donegan for "Covergirl" (magazine collage & encaustic)
16. Quintessential Art of Business Purchase Award: Luci Gleason for "Sister Age" (ceramic)
17. Quintessential Art of Business Purchase Award: Kelsey Donegan for "VINGT" (mixed media & encaustic)

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