mcconnolly – Art Criticism

Written by: Madison Connolly

Phylisicia Lundy, originally from Americus, Georgia, presented multiple series of work in the Senior Exhibition titled “Spectrum” in the Valdosta State University Gallery. All series within Phylisica’s part of the show use photography, graphic design and ceramics and express a common theme throughout all of them. Lundy stated that “humanism, individuality, investigation, and critique” are just a few of the common themes that run throughout her pieces. She explains “I use art as a tool to shed light on certain situations that might need to be addressed.” She talks about the idea of “introspection and extrospection”, “Intro” being the things happening within oneself and “extro” being the things happening outside oneself.

Phyliscia Lundy, Unspoken Truths, 2023

By: Madison Connolly

“Art Spoken”, the Valdosta National exhibition, located in the Dedo Maranville Gallery was recently hosted January 10th through February 9th. This year’s annual show has been receiving mixed responses from students due to the selections of artwork by juror Olivia Richardson. Juror Olivia Richardson writes a bold statement, expressing her reasoning behind her selections, stating that she is representing the “underrepresented voices” and showing vulnerability in order to show progression within our society. While researching the history of “Art Spoken” it is known that the artists that are supposed to be represented in these shows are supposed to be people of color, which is why me and many other students were confused when they read the Juror statement. While there is a small selection of artists of color represented in the exhibition, a majority of the pieces do not even speak on any of the problems within those communities.

Author: mcconnolly

Phyliscia Lundy at VSU’s 2024 Senior Exhibition

Valdosta National 2024 “Art Spoken” Review