Southwest
Virginia Community College presents the emerging artists of this year's
Portfolio Resume class. The Eclectic Menagerie, a group exhibition
will be on display at the Appalachian Arts Center May 6-June 26, 2008.
Everyone is invited to the Opening Reception on Friday, May 9, from
4:30-7:00pm.
The Eclectic Menagerie features artworks in a variety of media.
Daniel Cunningham's work is expressed in the digital realm, as well as in
sculpture. He enjoys a tongue-in-cheek approach to the sometimes serious art
world. Carolyn Dameron's paintings and drawings celebrate life! She finds
inspiration in her family and surroundings, documents moments, and captures
memories. Jessica Hayes most recent series, Triskadekaphobia, conveys the
raw emotion of fear to the viewer. Her photographs combined with digital
manipulation expose these powerful emotions. Peggy Herbert revitalizes the
ages-old art of Scherenschnitte (paper cut silhouettes). Her current body of
work focuses on capturing the personalities of pre-photography imagery.
Johnathan Keene loves the intricate details of realism and the simple, clean
lines of comics. His drawings and paintings capture the action and fluidity
of the human form. (see image above)
The Portfolio Resume course is designed to provide students with instruction
and guidance in creating a professional resume and artists' portfolio. The
students were responsible for creating these new bodies of work, as well as
the preparation, promotion, and installation of this exhibition. Robyn
Raines, the instructor for the course, has worked with the students this
semester in preparing their “artists packets” and this exhibition. Along
with teaching, Raines is the Director of the Appalachian Arts Center and a
local studio artist.
The Appalachian Arts Center is located on Rt. 19 in Wardell; 2.5 miles south
of Claypool Hill and 2.5 miles north of Southwest Virginia Community
College. The Arts Center is open Tuesday-Saturday 12 noon-5:30 pm. For more
information, please call 276.596.9188.