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The Gestalt Welcome XULA Art Freshmen Fall 2018! The Gestalt Departmental Newsletter *Attention Art Majors! Mark your calendars: September 2018 Mandatory Art Majors Departmental Meeting September 18 The Art Village, Building 43—Lecture Room 112 12:15pm—1:00pm Summer in the Arts Welcome XULA Art Freshmen Fall 2018! Photos courtesy of Joan Ulmer, Art Administrative Assistant Barrianne Franks 1st Solo Art Exhibition “PASS IT ON”... ~ The Department of Art The Art Village The Art Village John T. Scott Sculpture Garden Gallery 3520 Pine Street ~ Business Mailing Address Xavier University of Louisiana Opening Reception 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125 Thursday Phone: 504-520-7556 September 6, 2018 Fax: 504-520-7949 Stay connected @ArtXULA: www.xula.edu/art Social Media Sites: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter Artwork by Barriane Franks, Art Major The Gestalt September 2018 Page 2 Dean List Spring 2018 Ariyana Carter, Barriane Franks, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Alexis Vaughn, Olivia Vega Image & text by Nicholas J. Davison Barriane Franks’ Summer Internship with NOMA HBCU Curatorial Intern — New Orleans Museum of Art under the direction of Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Asian Art. Images & test courtesy of Barriane Franks, Art Major Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 3 Artist Erin Elizabeth Wright ‘Commentary Excerpts’ by Mark Wright – June 26, 2004 erinelizabethwright.com “First and foremost, Erin found a passion in art. We can learn so much by her discovery and development as an artist. It was her gift, and she gave it to others, expecting nothing in return. For her, creating, through drawing, painting, sculp- ture, making crafts, and especially teaching others how to do the same, was a joy pursued for its own sake. It is an example we can draw upon as we allow our- selves to endlessly pursue so many things for transitory purposes. Her acts were a participation in the primary act of our God – creation..” XUArt faculty, staff, and students extend a special thank you to Clifford Wright, Professor Division of Business for his generosity in establishing a scholarship in honor of his beloved daughter— “Everything is art. Your life is art. It can be easy or hard.” artwork & quote The “Erin Elizabeth Wright Art Scholarship” by Erin Elizabeth Wright Fall 2018 Recipient: Kaitlyn Nguyen, Art Major Lin Wang, M.A. Mr. Lin Wang is an Assistant Professor of Painting at Hebei Agricultural University, China, and now a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at Xavier University of Louisiana (May 2018 – May 2019). He is a member of Baoding Municipal Association of Artists and Hebei Provincial Association of Artists. Wang loved painting as a child and had his person exhibit as a high school student. In 2016, Lin Wang conducted his research at China’s top institution, Peking (Beijing) University, where he successfully organized his personal pen drawing exhibit as well as an academic forum. Many of Wang’s works of art are bought by Chinese and overseas collectors. Wang is a noted Chinese painter, with a specialty in oil painting and pen drawing. In particular, his unique pen drawing style is highly impactful both in China and abroad. Lin Wang published over 20 academic research articles and 6 monographs and college textbooks, including Practical Guides on Packing Designs, 2009; Techniques in Garden Pen Drawing Art, 2013, and Elements of Landscape Hand Drawings Plants, 2017. “A Date with Nature and Life” An Art Exhibition by Lin Wang Xavier Administrative Building Gallery Opening Reception—Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:30pm. More details to follow in coordination with the Art Dept. Yu Jiang, Ph.D. Director, Confucius Institute (504) 520-7237 w: www.xula.edu/confucius e: [email protected] Photos courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 4 Join us in extending a special thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Don Smith Donation to the Xavier University of Louisiana Art Collection “Crucifix” a welded sculpture by John T. Scott ‘62 Don Smith & his lovely wife Josephine Photos courtesy of MaPo Kinnord, Department Head Don Smith, Painter/Sculptor Martin Payton ‘ 73 The Losonsky Collection XULA Art extends a special thank you to Mr. Michael Losonsky residing in Austria, and Dr. George Losonsky residing in Baton Rouge for an opportunity to share and exhibit their historic art collection at Xavier University of Louisiana in the Department of Art, artwork on loan as a teaching tool for XULA Art students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Sarah A. Clunis, Gallery Director plans to curate an exhibit in the Art Village. Dr. George Losonsky, PhD, PG Photo selection of the artwork from the 320 pieces in The Losonsky Collection courtesy of Joan Ulmer, Art Administrative Assistant Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 5 Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities wins grant to help build John Scott Center in Institutional Advancement, LEH August 15, 2018 “PASS IT ON”... The $250,000 grant will transform the first floor of LEH’s downtown building into an interactive museum and community space. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $43.1 million in awards for 218 humanities projects across the country. The grants include the first awards made under NEH’s new Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grant pro- gram, supporting infrastructure projects at 29 cultural institutions in 20 states and the District of Columbia. “From nationally broadcast documentaries to summer workshops for high school teachers, the projects receiving funding today strengthen and sustain the cultural life of our nation and its citizens,” said NEH Chairman Jon Parrish Peede. The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) is grateful to receive this highly competitive grant to assist in the creation of The John Scott Center. “We are grateful to the NEH for their vote of confidence by choosing the LEH through this national competitive award process,” said LEH Board Chair Brad Adams. “Louisiana should be proud.” The John Scott Center Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the first floor of Turner’s Hall will soon become the John Scott Center. The ven- ue will display the art of New Orleans native John Scott and provide a space for public humanities programming based on the social justice issues his work elicits. “Through the opening of the John Scott Center, the LEH will create a hub for integrated humanities programming for children, adults, and educators,” said Miranda Restovic, LEH President and Executive Director. “Scott’s art will serve as a potent venue for community dialogue.” The purpose of the Center is to use Scott’s art to drive critical community discussion and ultimately contribute to an informed democracy. The LEH will develop an interactive exhibition space using the Scott collection, his personal journals, photo and video archives, and access to the personal insights and collections of dozens of students and fellow artists. The Center will explore how Scott’s work relates to the humanities themes of human and civil rights, human expression, and hu- man interaction. The construction of the Scott Center will begin in 2019. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 6 John T. Scott Fest 2018 Alumni Artists “Passing It On”... XULA Art Faculty, Family & Friends Painting Collaboration The Art Village Studios Photos courtesy of Selfie with Ms. Patricia MaPo Kinnord, Department June 29—July 1, 2018 by Joan Ulmer Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 7 John T. Scott Celebration 2018 XULA Art Alumni Artists & Faculty “Passing It On”... Photos courtesy of MaPo Kinnord, Department Head Photos courtesy of Xavierite Cydney Wyche-Poree Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 8 Opening “White Linen Night” August 4 HBCU Art Showcase presented by The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Features artwork by students attending Dillard University and Xavier University of Louisiana Ava Davis, Taylor Fields, Lindsey Hines, Eccles James, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Dejanise Pradia, Patrick Payne, Chauncey Pringle, Saki Puckett, Cecily Taylor, Gabrielle Tolliver, Alexis Vaughn, Oliva Vega “Shadow” a self-portrait by Gabrielle Toliver Closing Event September 20, 2018—6pm https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/hbcu-art-showcase/ Artwork, a self-portrait by Patrick Artwork by Tuong Nguyen Artwork by Cecily Taylor Artwork and photos courtesy Olivia Vega Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 9 Photos and text courtesy of Barriane Franks, Art Major In June, Barriane Franks, Art Major helped with the installation process of the "African Heritage in New Orleans: 300 Years in the Making" exhibition which is currently on display. Sheleen Jones ’91, Visual Artist/Sculptor has a model of her A.P. Tureaud sculpture on display. The second photo is from the opening of the Pythian and Pythian Market on Loyola Ave. Dodie Smith-Simmons, a freedom rider, and A.P. Tureaud, Jr. Congo Square Barriane Franks Art Vendors Selected Judge... Jazz Fest 2018 Stewart McClean, local artist; Dr. Foots, Jewelry; Karl Washing, Congo Square Art Vendor Organizer; Najee Dorsey, created Black Art in America Magazine Pub; Jonathan Romain, Congo Square Vendor; Oscar Donahue, artist; Christina Pappion, artist; Barriane Franks and Marcus Brown, Sculpture Teacher, New Orleans Center of Creative Arts “NOCCA” Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art The Gestalt September 2018 Page 10 Over the summer, becoming more mature has been the basic story behind my progression. Getting a chance to go to a foreign country, and starting on my professional career, via internship has changed me. Starting from the top, I got a chance to enjoy a two week trip to both Baoding, and Beijing China.
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