2008 Woodie Awards
Student art steals the spotlight at exhibition
Issue date: 10/9/08
The products of some of the most creative minds on campus were out on display last weekend at the Student Art League's fall showcase.
The Hopkins Student Art League hosted their second-ever exhibit, featuring the varied works of 16 student artists. Founded last spring, the Art League aims to increase the presence and awareness of the arts at Hopkins, where fine arts in particular are often overshadowed by the pursuit of research and furthering of science. The current president of the Art League, junior Naomi Gassel, observes that the lack of art on campus is not due to a lack of interest.
"While the importance of art is not really stressed by the school, there are obviously students who are looking for it," she said. "We are trying to make Hopkins a slightly more art-friendly place."
The fledgling group is working hard to achieve that goal. They host weekly art workshops where students can use materials and space provided to take a creative break from studying. Group members also get together for community service projects ranging from volunteering at museums to painting murals in Baltimore neighborhoods. And, as they did last weekend, the Art League arranges independent exhibits to allow students to showcase their work or in studio classes.
The exhibits also make art more accessible to Hopkins students, as the works are displayed on campus and created by fellow students. Though there are winners of each show, determined by the votes of the attendees, the competition is only a small part of the experience.
"The prizes ... serve as much as a reward for talent as a way in directly engaging with the audience," Gassel explained.
The most recent show featured art from a varied group of students who engaged in forms including oil painting, sculpture, photography and other media. The Art League kicked off the exhibit with a reception featuring music from DJ Lucky Strike. After the weekend, during which the works were open to voting, the winners were determined.
The Hopkins Student Art League hosted their second-ever exhibit, featuring the varied works of 16 student artists. Founded last spring, the Art League aims to increase the presence and awareness of the arts at Hopkins, where fine arts in particular are often overshadowed by the pursuit of research and furthering of science. The current president of the Art League, junior Naomi Gassel, observes that the lack of art on campus is not due to a lack of interest.
"While the importance of art is not really stressed by the school, there are obviously students who are looking for it," she said. "We are trying to make Hopkins a slightly more art-friendly place."
The fledgling group is working hard to achieve that goal. They host weekly art workshops where students can use materials and space provided to take a creative break from studying. Group members also get together for community service projects ranging from volunteering at museums to painting murals in Baltimore neighborhoods. And, as they did last weekend, the Art League arranges independent exhibits to allow students to showcase their work or in studio classes.
The exhibits also make art more accessible to Hopkins students, as the works are displayed on campus and created by fellow students. Though there are winners of each show, determined by the votes of the attendees, the competition is only a small part of the experience.
"The prizes ... serve as much as a reward for talent as a way in directly engaging with the audience," Gassel explained.
The most recent show featured art from a varied group of students who engaged in forms including oil painting, sculpture, photography and other media. The Art League kicked off the exhibit with a reception featuring music from DJ Lucky Strike. After the weekend, during which the works were open to voting, the winners were determined.
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