Carol Dunn

Mixed Media Photography

Lois Goglia

Mixed Media: x-rayscollages / light boxes

Rudy Muller

Photography

Jim Sardonis

Bronze and Stone Sculpture

"Nowhere to Hide" by Carol Dunn (Mixed Media Photography) "The Edge " by Carol Dunn (Mixed Media Photography)

Artist Statement As evidenced by this varied body of work, I enjoy working with many non-traditional mediums. I continue to learn and experiment with new materials and techniques. I also like to combine many techniques into one piece, which often makes it difficult to explain to someone exactly how something was created. More than anything else in the creative process, I love the interplay of color and texture. I have spent countless hours photographing peeling paint and rusting metal. When I mix inks to begin printmaking, I often get sidetracked by marveling at the pigments on my palette, enjoying how the colors play off each other, wondering what will happen if I mix 2 unrelated colors into a blend with my brayer. Sometimes I think I could just mix colors forever and never begin the actual application of the color to plate or paper. I also love to work in layers. I do this on my computer from within Photoshop, or more directly when creating collage with papers, cloth, and found objects. Transparency fascinates me, and I am intrigued by how a top layer will reveal or hide the colors and textures beneath it, or how the combined elements become so different from the original materials as they intersect and interact. Many artists are hesitant to learn how to use a computer in creating their work—but I see it as just another tool in my artist’s toolbox. This allows me to merge technology with traditional art-making methods, such as when I stick a traditional collage into my printer and print an image on top of it. If I get everything together in time, this exhibit includes such techniques as Solarplate Etching, Overprinted Collage, Acrylic Skin, Printing on Handmade Papers, Collagraph, Print on Aluminum, Linocut and Monotype. I have a large studio full of natural light, where I enjoy teaching others many of my techniques for art making. I hope you enjoy my work. Carol Dunn 2008

 

"Aiden" by Lois Goglia (x-raycollage / lightbox) "Chiaroscuro" by Lois Goglia (x-ray collage / lightbox)

GENESIS Eighteen collages created from X-ray films. This series chronicles the beginning of life from the growth of individual cells in Petri dishes to the development of a full-term fetus. GENESIS was first exhibited in a solo show at the Housatonic Museum, Bridgeport, CT in 2003. It was also exhibited in a solo show at the Peabody Museum, Yale University, New Haven, CT (2003) in conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of the Watson and Crick's discovery of DNA. This artwork was included in a national juried exhibition at the Barrett Art Center, in Poughkeepsie, New York (2005); in an invitational exhibition at Yale University in conjunction with New Haven's Festival of Arts and Ideas (2004); in a juried exhibition at the Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York (2003). Goglia spoke about her work in conjunction with the Housatonic and the Peabody Museum exhibitions. My latest body of work, INSIGHT, is a series of X-ray collage giclee prints created from various types of X-rays: from DNA sequencing gels, cells grown in Petri dishes, mammograms, and ultrasound radiographs. In 2006, the INSIGHT prints won a highly competitive international exhibition at the New York Hall of Science sponsored by Arts Science Collaboration, Inc. and in 2007 won a national competition in conjunction with the New York Academy of Science's symposium on Science and the Arts.

 

"Lignum Vitae " by Rudy Muller (photograph)   "Lignum Vitae " by Rudy Muller (photograph) (watercolor)

ARTIST’S  STATEMENT The fascination with natural forms has a long history in my oeuvre, but was often overshadowed by other explorations. In this exhibition I have returned to what I call the third eye, the observing of  that which is not readily observed, and to  entice the viewers to form  their own  interpretations, hence the absence of titles. One wall  exhibits objects observed “in situ” Rudy Muller 2008   AN APPRECIATION During the decades of my collaboration withRudy Muller,  I have always been surprised at his ability to refine and redefine his vision.  His multifaceted background in the arts and sciences  enabled him to look for solutions to problems in  unexpected  places  and seek inspiration from unexpected sources. He embraced the tools of the “digital revolution” and created many images  which heretofore were difficult if not impossible. In this show he has returned to  the basic artist’s tool, the ability to see that which is  not obvious and present it for our appreciation. Alvin Grossman, art director, designer, educator

"Pear" by Jim Sardonis (bronze) "Owl" by Jim Sardonis (bronze)

Artist Statement   My work is inspired by natural forms – human, plant and animal. I enjoy working by commission for corporations, private residential settings and public institutions. In between commissioned work I produce smaller pieces in stone and bronze. I am constantly trying to find ways to use my work to raise awareness about the kinship and interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of careful stewardship of the environment.     Jim Sardonis 2008

 

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• For an extensive Calendar including "Artist Talks" and Poetry Nights"please refer to the
• "Schedule of Events" page of our website.

About our Calendar of Events :

Artist or Gallery talks are a great opportunity for the public to have casual evenings with

exhibiting artists to gain a greater understanding of the artists, their mediums, methods,

and inspirations. (Wednesday evenings, 6 pm as listed above)

Our Art Exhibition Opening Receptions are joyous evenings, which mark the beginning of

a new exhibition and include live Jazz, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. The openings are held

on the first day of each exhibition, (unless otherwise specified) all Friday evenings,

from 6 - 8 pm.

All of these events are open to the public.

(Free to members and students. All others are asked to give a $3 donation)

All current members are notified by mail of these events.

Gallery Hours: Wed. - Sun. noon-4pm

Directions: I-95 North to Exit #87 (Clarence B Sharpe Hwy.)

Second Set of Stoplights take a right, then a left at the next stoplight.

Go past Pfizer Corp. and shortly after the Shennecossett Golf Course

you will see the entrance to the University of Connecticut's

Avery Point Campus. The Gallery is located in the Branford House Mansion,

on the 2nd Floor.

Comments, questions or suggestions on this page should be e-mailed to:

julia.pavone@uconn.edu

Created on March, 2006 by (JP) updated on4/20/08