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Graduating Senior Exhibition

April 6–May 6, 2018

2018 Senior Art Show posterThe exhibition will feature work by graduating seniors who have majors in art or art history:

  • Saem Cho
  • Carolyn Ellis
  • Julia Hines
  • Hannah Jacobs
  • Brianne Munch

Media represented will include painting, sculpture, videography, mixed media, photography, installation, ceramics, drawing and printmaking. A capstone essay for art history will also be on display.

Senior Statement

In this collection of work, we explore individual concepts of  humanity depicted in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional form. Through a variety of approaches, we look into the simplicity and excess of human form and human essence. By manipulating the familiar, we reduce the figure into elements of structure, identity and nature. In our exploration of the figure, we search for comfort, satisfaction and depth. As we search, we find that there can be discomfort in the form in that it cannot always satisfy. The deeper we look, the more we find that we are out of touch.

Press release for the 2018 Senior Show 

Reception

Friday, April 6 | 5–6:30 p.m.
De Pree Art Center and Gallery

  • An art exhibition gallery featuring various works by graduating seniors from Hope College. The space includes paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and other forms of visual art displayed on walls and pedestals. The room is well-lit with natural light streaming in through large windows, and the artworks are arranged thoughtfully around the room.
  • A gallery space showcasing an art exhibition by graduating seniors at Hope College. The exhibition features various media, including a large abstract painting with layered circular forms, a sculpture draped in dark fabric with white flowers on top, another abstract painting with a sunburst pattern, framed drawings, and a set of sculptures on the floor. The room is well-lit with natural light from the upper windows.
  • An art exhibition room featuring various works by graduating seniors from Hope College. On the left wall, there are two framed photographs stacked vertically. The center wall displays a large abstract painting with dark concentric layers. In front of it, a fabric-draped sculpture on a pedestal is adorned with white flowers. The right wall showcases an abstract painting resembling the inside of a sunflower. The room has high windows letting in natural light.
  • A hallway in an art gallery displaying various pieces of artwork. To the left, a large drawing on brown paper of a tall, elongated figure with intricate line work. Further along the wall, several abstract and textured pieces in lighter colors are hung. In the background, a sculpture on a stand and more framed artworks, including a dark, circular abstract painting. The gallery has high windows allowing natural light to illuminate the space.
  • Art exhibition featuring various media by graduating seniors at Hope College. Displayed are sculptures, paintings, and mixed media pieces in a well-lit gallery space with high windows. Prominent in the foreground are dark fabric sculptures adorned with white flowers, while the background features framed photographs and other abstract art pieces.
  • A gallery space showcasing various art pieces. On the left, there are three framed artworks with a dark, textured appearance and orange highlights. In the center, a tall sculpture draped in white and dark fabric stands on a pedestal. The right side features several wall-mounted pieces, including a framed image of a curved object and a textured white sculpture. The floor is polished concrete, and the walls are painted white. Overhead lighting illuminates the artwork.
  • An art gallery exhibition showcasing various forms of artwork including sculptures, mixed media pieces, and wall-mounted art. The room is dimly lit, with spotlights highlighting the individual pieces. The gallery features works mounted on walls and some freestanding installations, including a sculpture shrouded in fabric and a wall piece adorned with branches.
  • A gallery exhibition showcasing various artworks by graduating seniors from Hope College. The space includes paintings, mixed media pieces, sculptures, and installations, all displayed under ceiling lights. A prominent sculpture made of white and beige fabric occupies the center of the room. Other artworks include a large painting of abstract human forms, mounted photographs, and a framed print. Two black sculptural pieces rest on white pedestals in the foreground.
  • A gallery space featuring various art pieces by graduating seniors from Hope College. On the left wall, several mixed media works resembling pages from a newspaper are displayed in a staggered arrangement. The back wall showcases two black-and-white photographs. On the right side of the room, a large sculptural installation composed of layered fabrics in white, gray, and blue is positioned on the floor. The room is lit with overhead track lighting.
  • An art exhibition room features various works by graduating seniors from Hope College. On the left is a large sculptural installation made of layered fabric in neutral tones. On the wall behind the sculpture are two framed artworks: the left one depicts a close-up of a human-like form, and the right one is an abstract piece with black and brown organic shapes. The room is lit with spotlights, highlighting the displayed artworks.
  • An art exhibition space with dim lighting, featuring a video projection on a wall showing a person walking in a snowy landscape. The area is sectioned off with black stanchions and chains.
  • An art gallery featuring various installations, including sculptures draped in dark fabrics, abstract wall art, and mixed media pieces. The room is dimly lit, highlighting the artwork with spotlights. In the background, a staircase leads to an upper level with additional displays.
  • An art gallery displaying various forms of artwork. Two sculptures draped in dark fabric are positioned on either side of the room. Three black flower-like sculptures sit on white pedestals in the foreground. The walls feature abstract paintings and drawings, with additional artworks scattered throughout the space. The gallery is dimly lit with spotlights highlighting specific pieces.

Gallery Hours

Monday–Saturday: 
10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday: 1–5 p.m.

The gallery is handicapped accessible. Admission is free.

Hope CollegeDe Pree Art Gallery

De Pree Art Center275 Columbia AvenueHolland, MI 49423

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