By Katie Harmis//
The Hood College Annual Student Juried Exhibition was a relaxed evening admiring art and their artists. Art students from photojournalism, Photography two, and sculpting exhibited their photos and sculptures for people to enjoy and bring life to a blank white room. The open walls were lined with vibrant photos and sculptures that brought dimension to an otherwise flat space.
Bonnie Monnier, a photojournalist student, hung lovely portraits she had taken of her sister.
“I named the mirror portrait ‘Eunoia’, meaning beautiful mind, because that is what I want my photo to convey.” Bonnie says she loves to photograph nature and she always tries to challenge herself.
“I try to get inspired by everything,” she said.
Through the front doors of Tatum are many photographic pieces that make up Frederick County. From snowy barns and open fields to animals and city structures, the students did a wonderful job of capturing the natural beauty of Frederick.
But the photo that stood out from the rest stole the show. “Pomegranates and Cup”, by Justin Fox, is an elegant portrait that gained much attention and the prize for Best of Show.
“I chose pomegranate seeds because I liked the way the light shined on them.” Justin is an ambitious Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) and studio art major with a photo concentration and plans to pursue marketing.
Student art in Tatem Hall.
Professor and professional photographer, Tim Jacobsen is very keen on students sharing their work in the gallery.
“This is a great opportunity for students to debut their work and it gives them a chance to see what others are doing as well.” Tim says the gallery gives encouragement and competition to enhance the experience.
Chris Hamby, a photographer and graphic designer expressed absolute delight towards the students’ sculptures and photos.
“I’m here to support my friends,” he says, “their work is eye catching and modern… I’m just speechless; they are truly eye catching.”
Jenna Gianna, a graduate student, won first prize for her sculptures named “Shells”. Jenna says she developed a love for sculpting after graduating college and returned to school to follow her newly found passion.
Lew Dean, undergraduate, won first place for “The Stag” painting. Second place was awarded to Leigh Anne Brader, undergraduate, for “Body Image, Inspired by Matisse.” Cameron Tate, undergraduate, came in third place with her print image “Omeri”. Janet Greer won the graduate student Best of Show prize for “Vase in Randi’d Red”.
The 2016 Student Art Exhibition is located in Tatum’s lobby until March 6th for everyone to enjoy.