School of Art announces Spring ‘02 exhibitions at Harry Wood Gallery, Northlight Gallery and Step Gallery

TEMPE, Ariz.--The broad range of studio art disciplines taught at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts will be highlighted in exhibitions during the Spring 2002 semester at three on-campus galleries: the Harry Wood Gallery, Northlight Gallery and Step Gallery.

Exhibitions will feature work spanning media and processes from the traditional to the high-tech, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, photography, printmaking and intermedia.

School of Art students, staff and faculty operate the galleries, which are open to the public.

The Harry Wood Gallery features solo exhibitions by graduate students completing master of fine arts (MFA) degrees, as well as group shows by undergraduate students.

Significant contemporary and historical photography and the work of School of Art photography students are featured at the Northlight Gallery. 
The Step Gallery showcases works by School of Art undergraduates, both in solo and group shows. 

(Exhibition schedules for each gallery follow.)

The School of Art is part of The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts at Arizona State University. The college educates more than 2,500 students annually and encompasses the School of Art, the School of Music, the Department of Theatre and the Department of Dance, as well as the research-based Institute for Studies in the Arts and the ASU Art Museum. Visit the Herberger College School of Art on the Web at http://art.asu.edu

Harry Wood Gallery
Location: Art Building, ASU main campus, Tempe (near the intersection of Forest and Tyler malls)
Admission: Free
Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Now through Jan. 18
Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
Outstanding works showcasing varied studio art programs at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art will be on display in this group show, which is juried by School of Art faculty members.

Jan. 22-25
Empiricism 
Beyond light--the electromagnetic spectrum--astronomers search for a means to investigate dark matter in the universe. In her thesis exhibition, Anna Vida, a graduate student in the intermedia program at the ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, reacts to science’s quest for understanding of the external physical world, guiding viewers on a journey that illuminates the invisible, internal human condition.

Jan. 28-Feb. 2
MFA Thesis Exhibition–Ceramic
An exhibition of ceramic works by Hisu Kim, who is pursuing a master of fine arts degree at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 4-8
Nobuism
Through his figurative ceramic forms, Nobuhito Nishigawara, a graduate student at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, contemplates the beauty and mystery of the female body in his thesis exhibition, often combining various body parts in non-traditional ways to create new forms in ceramics. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 11-22
Emerging Places
Yuko Umeda, a native of Japan and a graduate student at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, expresses her awe in the natural grandeur of the Arizona landscape through her monumental works of handmade felt, wool and silk. This is her thesis exhibition. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 25-March 1
Juried Printmaking Exhibition
An exhibition of outstanding works by graduate students in the printmaking program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.

March 4-8
Critter
Joey Gottbrath, a graduate student at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, presents sculptural works in wood in his thesis exhibition. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on March 4 at 7 p.m.

March 11-22
Nathan Cummings Travel Fellowship Award Exhibition
The idea that travel is integral to artistic development is at the heart of this annual exhibition and competition. Graduate students from ASU’s Herberger College School of Art may enter a single work in this annual event, which is judged by faculty members. The grand prize is a significant cash award to be used by the student artist for summer travel. The exhibition and competition is based on the long-established educational and artistic tradition of “The Grand Tour.” The fellowship is awarded to the student whose work and written statement best exemplify the intent of “The Grand Tour.”

March 25-29
MFA Thesis Exhibition–Fibers
This is the thesis exhibition of Frank Bell, a graduate student in the fibers program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on March 25 at 7 p.m.

April 1-5
Entrances and Exits
Ancient passageways, paths and portals, expressed through the use of simple shapes and forms, are at the heart of this exhibition of paintings by Deanna Wayne, a graduate student at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The show is Wayne’s thesis exhibition.

April 8-12
Flux of Consciousness
This exhibition of paintings by Mary Porterfield, an occupational therapist who is pursuing her master of fine arts degree at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, portrays the suffering of the Alzheimer’s disease patients with whom Porterfield works. Using palette knives to vary surface texture, Porterfield attempts to represent the fluctuation between her patients’ moments of clarity and confusion. It is her thesis exhibition. The public is invited to meet her at an opening reception on April 8 at 7 p.m.

April 15-19
Observed Abstraction
Michael Clark, a graduate student in the painting program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, concentrates on imagery in tightly cropped compositions of abstract still life sculpture in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monotypes. It is Clark’s master of fine arts thesis exhibition. The public is invited to meet him at an opening reception on April 15 at 7 p.m.April 22-26
MFA Thesis Exhibition—Ceramics
An exhibition of works by Steve Garcia, who is pursuing a master of fine arts degree at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on April 22 at 7 p.m.

April 29-May 3
Metals and Wood Group Exhibition
Outstanding works from students in the metals and wood program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on April 29 at 7 p.m.

May 6-Aug. 30
MFA Summer Exhibition
This juried exhibition features outstanding work by artists pursuing master of fine arts degrees at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on May 6 at 7 p.m.

Northlight Gallery
Location: Matthews Hall, ASU main campus, Tempe (southeast corner of Tyler and Forest malls)
Admission: Free
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evening hours from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, and Sunday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Feb. 5-March 5
Northlight Southwest 2002
The varied works of nine photographers living in the Southwest are showcased in this exhibition juried by Anne Wilkes Tucker, the Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The public is invited to an opening reception on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

March 19-28
Balkan Principle 
Daniel Kariko, a graduate student at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts who lived his first 17 years in Yugoslavia, reflects on the differences between Eastern and Western culture through his toned and altered gelatin silver prints. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on March 18 at 7 p.m.

April 2-9
Annual BA/BFA Exhibition
The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on April 1 at 7 p.m.

April 16-25
The One That Smells Like Rain
Aaron Bommarito, a graduate student in photography at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, presents his thesis exhibition in photography. Using the photogravure process, Bommarito explores the creosote bush in the Sonoran Desert. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on April 15 at 7 p.m.

Step Gallery
Location: Tempe Center, ASU main campus, Tempe (southeast corner of Mill and University)
Admission: Free
Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. and Friday from noon to 3 p.m.

Jan. 28-Feb. 1
Open to Interpretation
A showcase of sculpture works in materials including cast metals and sheet steel by Andy Olson, an undergraduate student in ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 4-8
A Summer’s Odyssey
A group exhibition of photography from a trip to Greece. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 11-15
Retrospect
An exhibition of paintings by Jordan Golding and Christopher Martinez, seniors in the painting program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The artists selected works that they believe will form the foundation of their artistic identities. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 18-22
The Eyesore Beauty Pageant
Liz Adams, an artist, inventor and undergraduate student at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, interprets popular culture with a personal blend of kitsch, humor, edginess and sexuality. Adams uses a variety of materials to make bizarre two- and three-dimensional and installation pieces. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 25-March 1
Self Identity
A group exhibition of photography by undergraduate students at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.

March 4-8
Mouthful
Drawings by Paul Booth, a sophomore in the drawing program at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on March 4 at 7 p.m.

March 18-22
An Exhibition by David Solnick
An exhibition of works in various media by David Solnick, a senior at the School of Art in ASU’s Herberger College of Fine Arts. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on March 18 at 7 p.m.

March 25-29
An Exhibition by Yayoi Senda
Yayoi Senda, a visiting artist at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, blends her works in ceramic with the ancient Japanese art form of ikebana, in which cut stems, leaves and flowers are beautifully arranged in vases and other vessels. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on March 25 at 7 p.m.

April 1-5 
Exhibits from Bali
A group of undergraduate students from ASU’s Herberger College School of Art who took a summer session art course on the South Pacific island of Bali, present the fruits of their studies in this exhibition. Photography, batiks, oil paintings, watercolors and other types of artwork inspired by the experience and created while in Bali will be showcased. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on April 1 at 7 p.m.

April 8-12
Natural Passions
Angela Grimes, a senior in the sculpture program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, explores the sensual quality of the materials in which she works. In this exhibition, she showcases sculptural works in wood, metal and fabric, all created during the course of her studies at the School of Art. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on April 8 at 7 p.m.

April 22-26
Illustrated Science Fiction: Creation
Ian Castruita, a senior in the painting/drawing program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art and a member of the Barrett Honors College, debuts an original, illustrated science fiction short story in this exhibition, which also documents his creative process. The exhibition includes his referenced materials, final page layouts, preliminary sketches and his final acrylic on canvas illustrations, none of which is smaller than 3-by-4 feet. The exhibition is part of Castruita’s honors thesis creative project. The public is invited to meet him at an opening reception on April 22 at 7 p.m.

April 15-19
Furotype
With an exhibition of mixed media works including photography, pastel charcoal drawings and wood block prints, Brian Skaggs, a senior in the studio art program at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art, creates a tribute to his beloved pets. But no cloying pictures of kittens playing with balls of yarn turn up here. Through his work, Skaggs chronicles the lives of the ferrets he has raised over the past eight years. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on April 15 at 7 p.m.

April 29-May 3
An Exhibition by Rania Gustafson
An exhibition of paintings by Rania Gustafson, a senior at ASU’s Herberger College School of Art. The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on April 29 at 7 p.m.

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