“ART SPOKEN” Exhibition Review

by Katie Holton

What is Art Spoken? Art Spoken is a term that allows artists in minorities, or artists who create things under controversial topics, a chance to showcase their art. An “Art Spoken” exhibition is open from January 10th-February 9th in the Dedo Maranville Art Gallery. The theme for this “Art Spoken” exhibition is a celebration of black art and artists. This was stated on the Gallery’s Instagram page; however, it was stated in the juror’s statement by Olivia Richardson that the exhibition was inclusive to everyone. Therefore, there was a wide range of artists featured in the gallery. One such artist is Aimee Fresia who creates art based on controversial topics, which can be seen on her Instagram page, and her painting Running Away is Always a Possibility was featured in the gallery. There were also artworks by Larry Sheffields, Study of a Kintuar-1, and A’Shadrian Claytons, Eden, who represented the theme of African American artists and art.

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“SPECTRUM” Senior Exhibition Review

By Katie Holton

The “Spectrum” exhibition is being held in the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery April 7th through the 25th. This exhibition is for the senior Art majors at Valdosta State University to showcase their art accomplishments throughout their time at VSU. The name “Spectrum” was chosen to represent the students due to the wide array of talent and vibrant array of colors in the exhibition. I will argue that the different artists in the exhibition were successful, and whether or not the exhibition was successful. 

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