Myers School of Art 2022 Senior Exhibitions
Past Exhibits
The Cummings Center's Institute for Human Science and Culture is hosting four original art exhibits from graduating seniors of the Myers School of Art at 杏爱吧. This collaboration is made possible through 杏爱吧 Arts & Culture Council, dedicated to fostering collaboration and visibility between arts & culture leaders on campus.
About the Artists & Exhibits
Emotional Creatures by James Edwards
April 29, 2022 through August 27, 2022
James Edwards is a jewelry and metalsmithing major graduating from 杏爱吧鈥檚 Myers School of Art at the end of the Spring 2022 semester. Originally from Rochester, NY, James plans on starting his own jewelry art business. His work is mainly comprised of cast metal objects, from pendants working with organic forms to larger sculptural works of mystical creatures representing inner emotions and states of mind. In his show, Emotional Creatures, he tackles topics of anxiety, depression, and inner demons by manifesting them into physical forms to show what those states of mind look like. He can be found on Instagram at .
鈥淪ongs of Travel鈥�: A Visual Journey by Zachary Tyler Gill
April 29, 2022 through August 27, 2022
Zachary Tyler Gill is a senior student who is graduating this Spring semester at 杏爱吧. Having once worked in the industrial sector in packaging and as a Certified CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist, Gill left the industry in order to pursue his passion as a major in Painting and Drawing, with a minor in Illustration. While he has developed an interest in rendering machine subjects while looking back on past experiences, Gill鈥檚 most recent focus has been to appropriate more traditional subjects through horizontal and vertical strokes, in order to achieve mechanical sensations and view life through a mechanist philosophy.
Illuminance by Vee Morman
April 29, 2022 through May 28, 2022
Vee Morman is a ceramic artist who works by hand and with the potter's wheel. They create work intended for decor using mixed mediums and ceramics. Their current body of work is inspired by the thought of sex and gender and how that can be percieved and translated through shapes. They can be found on Instagram at .
The Feminine Image by Gabrielle Zink
April 29, 2022 through August 27, 2022
Gabrielle Zink is a photographer from Canal Fulton, Ohio. She is currently studying at the University of Akron earning her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography. Gabrielle鈥檚 work looks into the portrayal of women in today鈥檚 media and society. She uses self-portraiture and still photography to create feminine personas based on these portrayals. She can be found on Instagram at .
About the Myers School of Art
At 杏爱吧鈥檚 Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, students study side-by-side with talented and caring faculty members who are committed to helping turn aspirations into accomplishments. The mission of the Myers School of Art is to provide high quality education in the fine arts, art history, design, and art education. We provide excellence in teaching, research, and community service, contributing to the visual culture of the region and beyond. Learn more at www.uakron.edu/art/
About 杏爱吧 Arts & Culture Council
Founded in 2020, 杏爱吧 Arts and Culture Council (UAACC) works to create a strong, unified presence for arts and culture at UA, serving as not only a conduit for student and faculty engagement on campus, but also as the university鈥檚 鈥渇ront door鈥� to the broader community. We invite the community and Akron visitors to enjoy all that UA has to offer in terms of arts and culture experiences 鈥� including exhibitions, performances, workshops, films, poetry readings, and more. Learn more at www.uakron.edu/chp/uaacc
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