/ De Pree Art Gallery

Studio 147

Graduating Senior Exhibition

April 7–May 7, 2017No Motherland Without You

The exhibition will feature work by graduating seniors who have majors in studio art, art education or art history:

  • Peter Anderson
  • Emily Branca
  • Xiaoyu Fang
  • Darwin Guillen
  • Kate Kooiker
  • Olivia Lauritsen
  • Joy Rhine

Included within this exhibition are pieces that vary in medium, including, but not limited to, ceramics, graphic design, mixed media installations, photography and sculpture. The capstone essay for art history, written by Xiaoyu Fang, will also be on display.

Press release for the 2017 Senior Show 

Reception

Friday, April 7 | 5–6:30 p.m.
De Pree Art Center and Gallery

  • Art gallery wall with three framed artworks, each with a hoodie hanging above it. The leftmost hoodie is yellow, the middle one is black, and the rightmost one is red. On the right side of the wall, "Studio 147" is spray-painted in bold red letters.
  • A spacious art gallery featuring various pieces from graduating seniors, including ceramics, graphic design, mixed media installations, photography, and sculpture. The room has a polished concrete floor, and the walls showcase colorful abstract designs and framed artworks. Small white pedestals with vibrant ceramic pieces are arranged on the floor, and additional artwork is displayed on the walls. The capstone essay for art history is also on display.
  • An art exhibition at Hope College showcasing various works by graduating seniors. The exhibit includes large, colorful paintings on the walls and a ceramic sculpture on a pedestal in the center. The artworks feature abstract and figurative elements, with a mix of vibrant and muted tones. Natural light filters through high windows, illuminating the gallery space.
  • A display of ceramic bowls arranged in a grid pattern on a white pedestal. The bowls are painted in a combination of black, white, and pink colors, with some having a split color design. The background shows a dimly lit gallery space with additional pedestals.
  • Artwork displayed in an exhibition featuring works by graduating seniors at Hope College. The image shows three framed pieces of art with Rolling Stones tongue logos, each accompanied by a hoodie hanging above. The middle hoodie is yellow and the right hoodie is black. The art pieces incorporate various elements and colors, including a CD attached to two of the frames. The exhibition includes a variety of mediums like ceramics, graphic design, mixed media installations, photography, and sculpture.
  • Alt Text: An exhibition display featuring a framed artwork above a table with folded garments. The artwork in the ornate golden frame depicts a silhouette of a group of people. On the table below, there are various folded pieces of clothing and textiles, including a grey sweatshirt with a blue and white patch, red and white checkered fabric, and cream-colored fabric with text. Labels and tags are visible on some of the items.
  • A gallery wall displays an array of 42 square artworks, each featuring various silhouettes cut out from different media and backgrounds. The pieces include a mix of textures, colors, and materials, such as newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and plain white paper. The exhibition showcases the diverse artistic styles and techniques of graduating seniors from Hope College.
  • A gallery wall displays various artworks, including abstract images, close-up portraits, and colorful compositions. The exhibition features work by graduating seniors from Hope College, showcasing diverse mediums such as ceramics, graphic design, mixed media installations, photography, and sculpture.
  • Five abstract art pieces featuring various colors and textures are displayed on a white wall. The artworks include vibrant hues such as red, yellow, blue, and orange, each with a unique splatter and blend effect. The exhibition showcases work by graduating seniors in studio art, art education, or art history at Hope College.
  • A minimalist art piece featuring two panels with delicate, thin lines resembling abstract wings or branches, displayed against a plain wall.
  • Three framed artworks on display, each featuring pencil sketches of abstract human profiles with intricate, delicate line work extending from the heads. The pieces are hung side by side on a neutral-colored wall.
  • A darkened gallery room with a projection of abstract black and white art on the wall. To the right, there is a small illuminated box with headphones hanging from it. The exhibition features work by graduating seniors in various mediums including ceramics, graphic design, mixed media installations, photography, and sculpture.
  • An exhibition space at Hope College featuring a small, detailed diorama set on a white pedestal to the left, and a wall covered with various artworks including sketches, photographs, and colorful graphic designs to the right. The display showcases the work of graduating seniors in studio art, art education, or art history, with pieces in various mediums such as ceramics, graphic design, mixed media installations, photography, and sculpture.
  • A small, detailed sculpture displayed on a white pedestal features a miniature landscape with stone structures, grass, and various artifacts, set against a neutral background. The structures appear to be ancient or ceremonial, with intricate designs and blue markings.
  • A red and white checkered blanket is spread out on a concrete floor. On top of the blanket, there is a Pepsi bottle, a bag of groceries, a bag of Doritos, a Supremacy-branded item, a pack of cookies, and a small blue item. The setup appears to be part of an art exhibition.
  • An art exhibition display featuring a variety of ceramic pieces placed on white pedestals, each adorned with colorful, abstract designs. The pedestals are arranged in a grid pattern on a polished concrete floor.
  • A sculptural piece in the shape of a teapot with human-like anatomical features, including breasts, nipples, and a hand. The sculpture is displayed on a white pedestal in a gallery setting.
  • Two paintings are displayed side by side on a wall. The left painting depicts a nude woman with a dark background, her body rendered in various shades of brown and orange. The right painting features an abstract, melting form in shades of pink and red against a dark background.

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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