By Brianna Cutter
CCC Journalism Program
BLACKWOOD – The faculty members of the visual arts department of Camden County College have put much time and effort into bringing the student body this year’s Annual Faculty Art Exhibit.
The exhibit features artwork from about 12 faculty members. Their pieces include sculptures, paintings and videos.
The opening of the exhibit as well as the artists’ reception took place Nov. 13.
The opening night of the exhibit provided guests with food, beverages and a chance to talk to some of the artists. Gregory Brellochs, one of the coordinators of the exhibit, is displaying some of his works of art.
“I am showing a series of 18 small graphite drawings titled ‘Valences,’ which explores imagined structures that visually reference the notion of a periodic table of elements through elements like they’ve never seen before,” Brellochs says.
Brellochs is displaying other pieces of his work as well. He says students should check out the exhibit, which runs through Dec. 13 in the Marlin Art Gallery in Lincoln Hall.
“It offers students the opportunity not only to see quality artwork first hand but to speak with the artists, their teachers, about that work,” Brellochs says. “It’s a great opportunity to ask questions of the artists regarding what they intended, how they created the objects or images and, in short, to gain a glimpse into the mind and practice of professional artists working in the fields the students themselves are interested in entering.”
Students can expect to see plenty of different artwork of different forms at the exhibit.
“Students will be able to see a range of work done in many different styles and in many different media, ranging from realist-inspired painting to abstract sculpture to traditional crafts and contemporary photography,” Brellochs says. “It’s the breadth of the work that makes this show such a great learning experience for our students.”
Students who have visited the exhibit so far have not been disappointed.
“The show definitely had a lot to offer,” student Stephany McKean says. “The art department is lucky to have professors that excel in a variety of disciplines.”
McKean recommends students check out the exhibit.
“It’s important to see the work your professors are doing and where they’re coming from artistically,” McKean says.
Faculty member Coy Gu has a variety of colorful artwork on display in the Faculty Art Exhibit. By Brianna Cutter, CCC Journalism Program