Alumni art featured in Rasmussen Center gallery
Alesha Damerville - STAFF WRITER
Issue date: 4/10/09 Section: News
Work from 13 of Grand View's art and design alumni is being displayed in the gallery in the Rasmussen Center for the Alumni Art Series, from March 23 through April 9.
Jeremiah Elbel is a freelance graphic designer whose work represents the outside perspective on accidental events. He draws inspiration from old film stills gathered from news documentaries.
John Phillip Davis said his collection is meant to draw the visitor in with the dark feeling it produces from observation.
"I wanted to display pieces that were more modern, but more challenging personally," Davis, a 1995 graduate, said. "I usually work on large pieces, but I wanted to show I can go small as well."
Spectators said Sara Fakhraie's collection seemed to represent more than one specific culture. The blend of colors used in her work was creative and original.
Vanja Borcic, a 2006 graduate, also had several pieces displayed. Most of his pieces were created with acrylic and oil with a clear abstract theme.
Borcic said he wanted to reach out to students through his work. His message is to "practice all the time and keep work innovative and updated."
He said he thinks his collection offers a distinctive and individualistic look.
Ben Schuh's pieces havebold, distinctive brushstrokes and multiple layers remaining completely unique.
Zane Vredenburg's pieces have a definite connection to the health and moral issues infesting the American people. His work may leave you with a lump in your throat. Michelle Gersdorf, art education senoir said her favorite collection was of male portraits.
"The murky watered down brown ink used to paint the portraits adds a level of interest in a non-conservative subject, lack of color adds more effect," she said.
Other alumni featured are Lonnie M. Carter, Jena Hamiltion, Sarah Hill, Kim Hutchinson, Scott Kaven, Michelle Lamb and Matt Storms.
Jeremiah Elbel is a freelance graphic designer whose work represents the outside perspective on accidental events. He draws inspiration from old film stills gathered from news documentaries.
John Phillip Davis said his collection is meant to draw the visitor in with the dark feeling it produces from observation.
"I wanted to display pieces that were more modern, but more challenging personally," Davis, a 1995 graduate, said. "I usually work on large pieces, but I wanted to show I can go small as well."
Spectators said Sara Fakhraie's collection seemed to represent more than one specific culture. The blend of colors used in her work was creative and original.
Vanja Borcic, a 2006 graduate, also had several pieces displayed. Most of his pieces were created with acrylic and oil with a clear abstract theme.
Borcic said he wanted to reach out to students through his work. His message is to "practice all the time and keep work innovative and updated."
He said he thinks his collection offers a distinctive and individualistic look.
Ben Schuh's pieces havebold, distinctive brushstrokes and multiple layers remaining completely unique.
Zane Vredenburg's pieces have a definite connection to the health and moral issues infesting the American people. His work may leave you with a lump in your throat. Michelle Gersdorf, art education senoir said her favorite collection was of male portraits.
"The murky watered down brown ink used to paint the portraits adds a level of interest in a non-conservative subject, lack of color adds more effect," she said.
Other alumni featured are Lonnie M. Carter, Jena Hamiltion, Sarah Hill, Kim Hutchinson, Scott Kaven, Michelle Lamb and Matt Storms.
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