Art Show, Kaylin Beckwith

Kaylin Beckwith

Rao, Skinner

26 April 2011

Blog Post- Art Show

Art Show

I was enchanted by the Art Show. Originally, I thought that I would be able to just zip in and out of there on my way to work, but I could not stop looking at all of the pieces. I walked up and down the aisles, read the nameplates, analyzed each work, and then repeated the process several times. The showing of student works not only evoked pride in the professors of Butler, but also allowed students to display their works, and allowed underclassmen students to see what all they are capable of accomplishing in future years. That is what I especially enjoyed. I liked looking at all of the other classes and what projects they had completed, I cannot wait to learn some of the techniques they employed, learn from some of the professors that teach such things, and simply see what works I create. I liked many pieces, but I especially liked the series of photos of paint on students faces that each represented different things. I could not look away from these pieces. Each student was trying to get across a different emotion or message, and I must say that I thought they were successful. It was incredible to see how the paint, the facial expression, and the photography came together to form such works. And I loved the creativity of it as well. We put messages on our faces everyday, but it was genius to plan such things. I would pay $10 for a number of those photographs. I remember thinking that I wanted to take the one about protecting the environment home to hang in my room. Lastly, I did enjoy having my artwork displayed in the show. It was an honor to have my work displayed next to such talented artists.

Art Show - Radha Patel

When I first entered the Reily room with all the different artwork, I immediately knew I was going to enjoy the show. I looked at the artwork last semester also because I wanted to take an art class and I was amazed. Everything in the art show is extremely unique and shows the talent students have in art. This time I noticed more different techniques and different kinds of artwork. I loved the different chairs one of the classes made. It was very unique to each person and I never really noticed any 3-D art last semester. For example, one chair was made out of tennis equipment. I interpreted this as the person having a unique relationship with tennis. Also, one of the pieces really stuck out to me. I loved it. It was something I would want to put in my house. The piece was by Laura Kramer and it was a sort of tree branching out. It reminded me of a family so I thought it would be perfect to put in a house. The leaves were cut out of the cardboard toilet rolls and they were bent to look like leaves. Each leaf had different colors from magazines. All together it looked amazing. I would definitely pay more than 10 dollars for this piece of artwork. The different faces made out of clay were fun to look at also. Some of them really made me laugh. It’s amazing to see how much art has to offer. Right across from that was out class’s artwork and I didn’t realize how great our pieces looked until I saw all of them together. I loved the artwork we did in this class and I was especially pleased with my big silhouette. I spent so much time on it and it felt good seeing it displayed. I think it is great that Butler puts up this art show because it makes every student feel recognized for his/her hard work. I know I did. It feels good hearing compliments for something you spent hours working on. It shows the effort and dedication each student puts into his/her art. I am glad I took this class and that I attended the art show. It was fun exploring my creative side this semester.

Art Show - Kathryn Graham

The opportunity to visit the art show opened my mind up to new avenues
in art. From visiting I found I had a deeper appreciation and acceptance
for all forms of art. The show provided the opportunity for any observer
to connect with a piece of art. The diversity among the types of art was
instrumental in giving everyone this opportunity to connect with the
show in one way or another. It amazes me that such creative and
beautiful art is being made here within the dorms, Greek houses,
apartments and houses on the campus of Butler University. It shows that
no matter where you are or what you have, art can be created all around
you. The entire show over all was amazing. I loved seeing the different
artistic talents each individual possessed but also how it can all come
together in one place to show the beauty behind it. My favorite art
piece in the show was the one on secrets. The artist took words and
visuals and created a piece of art that is both bold and beautiful. A
deeper understanding and meaning can be found within the piece along
with a connection with the art on various other levels.

I would pay $10 dollars for any of the black and white photos. These photos

would be a wonderful addition anywhere in a house, dorm, or apartment.
The colors have such contrast that it allows for diversity in function
along with the beauty the black and white photos have. I was nervous
about having my work displayed in the art show. It should not have
mattered since it’s just like having your art displayed when you were in
elementary school but there was something different about the art show.
Anyone could see my work and critique it, say how awful it is, or
uncreative it is and that scares me. Having my work shown though did
make me proud and helped me see that I do have a little artistic flare
that I can show to others even though I’m not Picasso. By having a
student art show at Butler it provides an opportunity for artistic
students to show case their talents to fellow students. Also, it allows
students to appreciate the arts. But most importantly it recognizes the
new art program and what they have to offer students.

Art Show- Ryan Rosebrough

It was a very different experience for me to walk around the art show. I do not consider myself a very artistically inclined person, so I didn’t really know what to expect. From the moment I stepped in the room, I knew that I was in for a treat. I had never been around anything like this before. Yeah, I’ve been to the art museum a couple of times, but this art was completely different. These were artistic works created by kids exactly like me. It was amazing to see what kinds of things can come from the students here at Butler University. Walking up and down the aisles of artwork, I was in a constant state of captivation. Every time I thought I had a favorite piece, my eyes would wander to the next piece on display. Everything on display was amazing!

When it comes to which piece I would pay $10 for, this is very hard decision. Honestly, I would probably pay $10 for most of the pieces in the show. If I had to narrow it down to one, it would most likely be the chair made out of what appeared to be trash. It is awesome to see how beautiful things can come out of seemingly useless materials. It would also be awesome to in my lounge next year.

As far as my favorite piece is concerned, it was an easy choice. My cardboard sculpture was by far my favorite. I love how it held its ground among the many other wonderful works of art. To see my sculpture presented along with the rest of these great pieces gave me a sense of accomplishment and pride. I never thought I would see the day when my art was displayed in and art show, but I gotta’ say, it was pretty sweet.

Art Show - Lauren Bacon

When I first walked in to the art show, I noticed the furniture [I think it was furniture?] made out of what appeared to be trash or household items. I love seeing art created from simple materials. It shows the beauty in things that would normally never catch your eye. I then walked around and was intrigued by the photography that were close ups of faces. I loved the how the painted faces portrayed different adjectives. I could see how the colors correlated to which word the artist chose, especially after my research of what different colors represent from our silhouette project. Plus, I am interested in photography in general. In high school, I took a few photojournalism courses and one of my biggest regrets is not continuing pursuing the hobby. Ironically, I recently was on stumbleupon.com and stumbled upon and it was a tumblr account of someone who posted pictures with a similar technique of painted faces with strategically chosen colors. This exhibit reminded me of the site. I would have definitely paid $10 for one of these snapshots.

To be completely honest, it was almost surreal to see my artwork displayed in the art show. I always doubt my creative ability, and I was actually incredibly proud of my work. But it was also shocking, especially when some friends who went to the show not knowing my work was going to be displayed sent me texts commenting on how they have no idea I have any artistic inclination. Their kind compliments boosted my confidence, and even helped me have to courage to tell some of my other friends to go check it out, not only to support me, but also all the other student artists. This is one reason why the art show is valuable to Butler students. I'm sure there are many other shy, not-so-confident individuals who want to be creative or already are inherently talented, but never get any recognition. Small compliments go a long way, and personally, I'm more confident in my creative skills and am sure that anyone could benefit from encouraging words. Who knows, perhaps the next Picasso hasn't been discovered because he doesn't have an outlet to display his work and hear the positive reinforcement.

Art Show Reflection- Alison Harre

WOW! The art show was so great, I even went twice! The first time I went by myself and I was looking at a lot of the artwork to see if I knew any of the artists. I thought it was really exciting to recognize the different people and their creations, especially if it was someone I knew. The second time I went with another person and I really started to pay close attention to the art work itself, regardless of the artist. There were so many different kinds of work at the art show, but I did like how all of the classes were grouped together so you could figure out some kind of theme for that overall class. I never knew that there were so many talented artists at Butler!

Probably one of my favorite pieces was the candy that looked like stained glass. I remember the first time I saw it I thought that it was just stained glass, which is one of my favorite styles of art. As a kid, my mom would always take me to glass sales and glass blowing shows. I always thought those types of creations were so original, colorful, and intricate. This persons creation sparked all of those qualities when I first saw it. Since I restrained myself from touching the artwork, I'm not sure if it was actually candy or if that was just the name. I would most definitely pay $10 for this artwork, probably more. That type of glass work is very difficult to learn how to do and create. This type of art work is timeless. It can be used in a window or as a picture; the possibilities are endless.

It was really weird to have my art work displayed. I have been in many art classes before in high school, but when they were displayed no one really noticed them. The art work was simply put throughout the hallways and no one really noticed them. In this case, there was an entire preview of all of the artwork throughout Butler! When I was walking around the Art Show friends that I knew would ask me why I was in there, or if I had any art work. It was a different feeling when I had to point out my artwork when I was so used to not having any one pay attention to mine. Overall, my friends were very impressed by my art work, and the meanings behind my work. I felt like my art was in an actual museum for everyone to see. It actually felt pretty special, even though my first reaction was weird, but that is just because of the unfamiliarity.

Art Show-Kazmyn Perry

My favorite piece of artwork was the one about secrets. I thought it was amazing how the artist took words and visuals and transformed it into a truth that we all know. The idea that secrets have immense power in our lives and in some ways define us. I thought it was the most honest piece of artwork I saw, and I actually felt as though seeing it provoked some thoughts about secrets I may hold within myself. I'd be willing to pay $10 for the artwork I just described. As I said before, its idea really resonated with me and I feel that it'd be an amazing piece to own. I am a serious art lover, so getting to have people look at my art made me feel very accomplished. I marvel at the art of others when I go to museums and I hoped that that same feeling was felt in the people who got to see my art. I understand how difficult it is to let your emotions out and place them in an artisitic form for the world to judge. I felt that by having my own art displayed, it made me more aware and grateful for the artists that do it everyday. I think that having a student art show at Butler is an amazing way to show students how much talent is actually present on our campus. I was absolutely blown away by the amazing pieces I saw. I think it shows the potential of students and allows students to be recognized for their hard work. I enjoyed it immensely and hope to see another student art show.

Art Show- Sarah Leib

Being able to go to the Butler art show was honestly an honor. I never really realized how many great artists were at this school and overlooked the potential that my fellow students had to offer. In past student art shows that I have been too, I have been some what impressed but this art show definitely gave a variety of different types of art and each and every piece having its own diversity. My overall experience with this art show was very positive, there were so many pieces of artwork that I truly did love. This makes my decision of what art work I would spend $10 on. In high school I really got into photography, being able to work in a dark room, using backdrops, and many other techniques. The painted faces collection really caught my eye when I was walking through the art show. I have seen this kind of photography before and I've always loved it. I would most definitely pay $10 for this but I would also love the chance of being able to do some of my own photography using paint. Seeing my own art work in the show was a cool and different experience. I am proud of the hard work and time that I spent working on my silhouette and I hope that the viewers enjoyed looking at the work that my classmates and I worked really hard on. Having the student art show is a really good idea, it's a cool experience to have your own work posted rather than going to a museum and looking at others art work. It's refreshing to be able to see your own work being admired and appreciated by other students and faculty. 

Art Show - Nicole Ehlert

I have to say that, going into the art show, I was not expecting to enjoy the art as much as I did. Perhaps I underestimated the level of talent that Butler students have, or perhaps I was just stressed – but either way, I truly enjoyed looking at the different works that people created. I was very impressed with the creativity that the students demonstrated and was amazed that some of the works were even being sold. I loved looking at the different ways that students in the same class conceptualized the same assignment yet their work turned out looking so different. My favorite piece of artwork was a photograph by Maria Porter of a girl with aboriginal paintings on her face. The girl’s eyes showed a great deal of emotion and the angle at which the photo was taken revealed just part of her face, leaving some to the imagination. I thought the piece was very imaginative. I would be willing to pay $10 for that piece, as well as for some of the faded photographs that were along the back windows of a girl in a dress posing among nature and old buildings – they were beautiful as well. When I got through the aisles to the board that had my own work displayed on it, I was slightly surprised. Mine seemed to fit in well with the rest of the show, and I don’t typically consider myself to be an overtly artistic person. I felt proud of my work and began to look at it from an outsider’s perspective and enjoy it in a new way. I also enjoyed seeing it posted up next to the work of others in our class because it was easy to see how each piece was the same yet different from each other piece. Viewing the art show made me realize just how valuable the student art show is to Butler. Without it I would never have known how talented some other Butler students are in their various artistic endeavors, and I think it is always important to share with each other those things which we are passionate about. I also thought it was valuable to have my own work displayed there because it shows me that art is not something that only “certain people” can create. The show opened up discussion among the viewers and caused me to think about things in new ways, which I believe is a critical part of a liberal arts education that Butler offers us. Overall, I really enjoyed the show and I was glad that I was able to attend it.

Katie Zeiger- Art Show Reflection

I really enjoyed taking a walk through the art show. It was very insightful and refreshing due to this campus not having much artwork on display most of the time. Seeing all of the different ways that people approach art and express their creativity are really interesting to me. Looking at all of the different projects, no two were exactly alike, and that is what makes art so special. I had the chance to see the art show last semester, and it was also very impressive. However, from what I remember, this year's show was slightly bigger and better than the last. The variation among projects was the thing that most impressed me. The shelter projects were incredible, but have a different appeal than painting, sculptures, photography, and drawings (also amazing). It is very cool to see all of the different styles of expression and approaches to art. A show like this is important because it shows that art can be found in many places and can be quite unexpected. Some things that stuck out to me were the numbered project series, the masks, the black and white series of photographs, the colored eyes, the 3-D tree made of magazines and cardboard, the furniture, and the shelters. For $10 I would be willing to by the chair that was crafted from an open suitcase. It had cylindrical concrete legs, and was given cushions. I liked that the suitcase was retro-looking, and seemed to be getting a "second chance" and a new purpose. The idea was creative and I thought the project looked well put together and attractive (not to mention it was made by a girl that lives down the hall from me).

It was nice to see my own work in the show because it gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment. Having people approach me to tell me that they were impressed with what I had done really meant something to me. I think that the art show allows students to see what amazing things their peers can do and how creativity can manifest itself in a variety of ways among the student populous a Butler. The Art show is important because it could spark interest in taking a course or trying something new. It gives students the opportunity to display their talent and hard-work for others to see, and maybe even the chance to sell some pieces too. The show provides an outlet for recognition, not only for students, but for the university's growing art program as well.

Art Show Reflection- Mark Hirschenberger

I did not have high expectations for the art show on campus last week. This is mainly because the student art shows that I have been to so far were not impressive or entertaining. The recent art show on campus exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed at blown away by some of the student works. There was so much imagination and effort that went into the art that was displayed. The show made me realize how creative Butler students are. My favorite piece of artwork that was displayed was a bridge/wave shape that was made out of yogurt containers and protein drink containers. I thought it was interesting because it related to the first project we had to do in class: do something with to objects in which you can put another object inside of. It was also interesting to see an art student use something other that the traditional art materials to make their work of art. If I had the spare room, I would buy this piece of artwork. However, the value of it probably exceeds $10. But if there was one piece of art at the show that I would buy for $10, it would most likely be one of the ad posters from the different decades. The most interesting ad poster was the one from the 1960s. The ad displayed a picture of Mr. Potatohead and was an advertisement for toys. The artist designed the advertisement with the psychedelic style in mind. I liked the poster a lot because I am a huge fan of trippy and psychedelic artwork. It was interesting to see something rather normal like a Mr. Potatohead to ad in a psychedelic style. After I saw the different ad posters, I wished to myself that I could have the same talent as these art students that were able to display their work. That's when I realized that my work WAS displayed in the art show. I almost didn't notice my class's artwork at the show because I was displayed next to other art student's artwork. This made me feel like I accomplished something major. I am not even an art student, yet I was able to have my work displayed next to other artists for people to look at. After feeling these emotions and being captivated by the artwork of other students, I became really appreciative of the art show's presence on campus. I hope that we can have more in the future so that others can be able to experience what I did when I entered the art show.

Mike Tsamasiros - Art show

I am not very big on art, but I had the privilege of seeing some great things at the show. So many interesting pieces of work at the show. I really enjoyed looking at the masks that were made by some other students. It looked like they were molded together out of clay and each one had a different expression on its face. The one thing i would spend my money on would probably be one of the little tents made out of different material. I would buy them because I tend to go camping with friends and family in the summer so it would actually be something I could definitely use. I enjoyed seeing my own work on display as well, even though each piece I did was not exactly beautiful pieces of work. I like the fact that the work I put a lot of effort into was able to be seen by other students, professors, and other visitors as well. The concept of a student art show is something that I believe is very important to the school. Students have the chance to be able to show off their artistic skills and their creative minds. It also shows how you can make art out of pretty much any material.

Lori Andriot- Art Show Reflection

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the art show. It could have been because I felt that I was a part of this one, but during the previous one I was not as invested. When I say that, I mean that unlike this time where I took my time to walk around and see everything that was around me, during the first semester show I just perused on through and went on my merry way. There was something different about this show however, and like I said it could have been the fact that I was actually a part of it, however I believe that what drew me into this one was, understanding how much time artist put in to being a part of something like this. For example I cannot imagine the time that was put into the yogurt lounge chair, and that of course was definitely one of the first things that caught my eye in the show, mainly due to its magnitude and what it was crafted of. After getting over that initial shock I made my way up to the front of the show and found the black and white photographs that truly spoke to me. I remember reading the artist description of her work about how she felt like an old soul and how she felt disconnected from the modern world, and that spoke to me like no other piece of art there. These pieces are definitely something that I would actually pay more than $10 for, I could actually see them being something that I kept around for quite some time. But I also think that what I like about these pictures most is that I could see myself taking something like this. When I did darkroom photography in my high school, my teacher knew me for my high contrast and that’s what I REALLY loved about these photos. Aside from my love of these photos, I really would also pay for the “Painted Windows” series. I thought that these photos as well were beautifully taken and also held true meaning. Which makes me wonder what it was like for these artists to show the world something so dear to them, for me I was a little apprehensive about the whole thing. I really didn’t see what I had done as art but now that I look back on it, I’m proud of what I’ve achieved and I was proud to show it to my roomie when she wanted to know what else was mine, aside from the boat. And you can call me conceited, but I really liked it when someone would text me and congratulate me on my work, it made my day. And overall, I really enjoyed being a part of not only this art show, but also of this class.

Art Show- Carly Sobolewski

I was excited to go to the art show because one of my favorite things to do is to find inspiration from others' creative ideas. I was there for close to an hour reading all the explanations and looking at the pieces displayed and wish I could have stayed longer. I love that it was student work, and particularly students from Butler because I could in some cases, look at their art and learn more about that person and what they value. I also think it was really cool how many different methods and materials were showcased. Pretty much all aspects of art were covered (photography, sewing, painting, drawing, sculpture, posters/graphics, etc.). I really liked the massive stuffed animals and might pay ten dollars for one. However the work that I would definitely consider paying ten dollars for would be any of the pieces by Laura Kramer. I found her cut-out magazine designs with the black backgrounds to be really pretty and something that I could see myself hanging in my room. She used materials that she'd stashed away from the past and that meant something to her. I just thought it was a really cool concept and it's one of those works that make me think, "I wanna try that." I thought the how-to books were really well made and comical as well. Having my artwork in the show made me feel proud and honored. I usually keep my art to myself and don't openly display it but this opportunity made me feel like I could really show people what I could do. I felt like my pieces held their own among the others and I'm glad that others may have been inspired by them. As for Butler having an art show I think it is a fantastic event that should be an annual occurrence forever. There are so many creative students. I see art as something that anyone can have fun doing and learn from, even if art is not their major or even a hobby. The show is something that anyone can appreciate and find something to relate to. I believe that event is one that will grow over the years and just become greater and greater. No two shows will ever be the same because no two people think alike, express themselves in the same ways, or have lived through the same experiences.