"We are not bound by tradition, nor are we limited to our own understanding or to the wisdom of men. In short, this is a very unusual university."
- President Kim B. Clark
The art faculty display their talents
BYU-Idaho faculty members are displaying artwork in a new show that opens today in the Spori Art Gallery. The show, which runs through Oct. 24 , features sculptures, pottery, paintings, illustrations and photography.
The gallery is holding an opening reception Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7-9 p.m. Anyone interested in seeing the art and meeting the artists is welcome to attend.
"Our primary concern is teaching, but we're also functioning artists," said Rich Briggs, an art instructor who will be displaying several sculptures. "A show like this gets to show us teachers as individuals, but also gets to show what we're teaching the students."
One of the pieces that will be on display is a 7 foot tall, 400 pound sculpture titled Devil's Slide constructed by Briggs. This sculpture was influenced by a section of a highway south of San Francisco. It is an abstract imitation of the highway's erosion from being near the coast.
"I've never done something this large scale," Briggs said, "This was something new for me."
Sculptures made of clay won't be the only piece of work at the exhibit. Metal sculptures by Jason Brown will also be displayed, along with intaglio prints by Carla Jimison, painted illustrations by Wade Huntsman and photography of Idaho by Darren Clark.
Other artwork will be by Brian Atkinson, David Belka, Vince Bodily, Kelly Burgener, Dan Burr, Brian Call, Jeff Carter, Josh Clare, Laura Wegkamp Cook, Sally Ellis, Scott Franson, Matt Geddes, Gerald Griffin, Leon Parson, Shawn Randall, Scott Samuelson, Victoria Simpson, Tim Tanner, Gregg Thorkelson and
Jeff Ward.
"I think this is a great opportunity for the art students, because they will be able to see their teachers' artwork on display," said Erin Quinton, the gallery assistant, "Community members also will be able to come and see the different styles and types of artwork created by the faculty members here at BYU-Idaho."
The Spori Art Gallery is free and open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for Winter Semester 2008.
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