Davis Gallery
Be the Change
03/06/10 10:06
Be amazed by the commitment to social justice, change and bold creativity of the primary and secondary students from St. Francis de Sales School. Featured above is a depiction of The Velvet Revolution now on exhibit in our Davis Gallery along with dozens of other huge poster depicting international heros and humanitarians. All independently chosen, researched and painted in similar graphic styles by students. This show is on exhibit until June 26. The public reception is Friday, June 4, 6-8:00 P.M. Read More...
Young at Arts
27/04/10 15:52
First “Young at Arts”
Youth Art Festival Scheduled May 8
By Judy Reckart
Downtown Morgantown businesses and galleries will exhibit artwork created by Monongalia County K-12 students during the first “Young at Arts” youth arts festival 1-5 p.m. May 8.
Approximately 20 downtown venues will display the students' creations during the afternoon event, which is jointly sponsored by Main Street Morgantown, the Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) and the Monongalia County Schools. A reception recognizing the student artists is scheduled at the MAC during the festival.
“The county schools' art teachers have staged spring exhibitions of their students' creations before,” said MAC curator John Javins, “but this is the first time we've collaborated with the schools and Main Street Morgantown to expose even more community residents to their work.”
Working with Ridgedale Elementary art teacher Amanda Garvin, Javins said the Young at Arts committee envisions an event similar to downtown's fall ArtsWalk, a successful annual exhibition of the community's adult artists' works. Committee members currently are inviting groups of student-age performing artists - primarily school-based bands, ensembles and choirs - to perform at various downtown locations during the festival.
Following the event, selected works will be exhibited in the MAC's Benedum and Davis Galleries through May 29.
MORE INFO: John Javins at Monongalia Arts Center. (304) 292-3325 or johnjavins@mac.com Read More...
Nani by Cassie Byers
11/03/10 15:29
Davis Gallery proudly features:
Nani by Cassie Byers,
on exhibit April 2-30, 2010.
Opening reception 7:00-9:00 PM, Friday, April 9, 2010
More Information to follow. We are working on a full press release.
Read More...Bevy by Eta Lambda chapter of Kappa Pi at WVU in the Davis Gallery
01/12/09 15:16
Robert M. Davis Gallery features "Bevy," a juried exhibition by the Eta Lambda chapter of the Kappa Pi Art Fraternity at West Virginia University. Opening Reception is Friday, Dec. 4, 5-8 PM.
Parallel Lines, Aimee Sones
21/09/09 15:03
Parallel Lines
Recent works by Aimee Sones
Opening Reception Friday, October 2, 2009 6-9 PM
Available October 2-31
Aimee about Aimee’s work:
Maps, three dimensional models based on elevation, and elements of the electrical grid are just some of the linear structures found in my work. Lines and things come in many different forms: flat, dimensional, appearing in real and imagined spaces. These lines inform, impart, reveal natural and created order.
PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE after the jump Read More...
Fade to Black
09/07/09 18:04
THIS EXHIBIT IS AVAILABLE IN THE DAVIS GALLERY AUGUST 7-29
FADE TO BLACK
graphite images by Ed Lewis
Sponsored by: WVU Center for Black Culture
Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU
Mental Health America of Monongalia County
July 10 - August 1
Opening Public Reception Friday, July 10 — 6 pm - 8 pm
1st Floor - Monongalia Arts Center
107 High Street, Morgantown, WV
This space is accessible to persons with mobility impairments Read More...
Glimpses of Life
05/06/09 18:00
MAC’s Davis Gallery presents
"Glimpses of Life,"
figurative watercolors by Lynn Ferris
Opening Public Reception June 5, 6 - 8 pm
Exhibit dates: June 5 - 27
Lynn Ferris will also be hosting a watercolor workshop focusing on “Light and Shadow” Saturday, June 27, 2009 11AM-4PM.
About the Lynn Ferris
Lynn Ferris is a signature member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society and the Potomac Valley Watercolorists. Originally from New Jersey, she attended Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She has worked as both a commercial and architectural illustrator. She is also a watercolor instructor, teaching both classes and workshops. Her limited edition prints are featured nationally by the French Creek Sheep and Wool Company and her watercolor entitled "the Group" appeared as cover art on the "Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association." Lynn has participated in many one person and juried shows, where her work has received numerous awards. She was the subject of a feature article in "Watercolor" magazine, published by American Artist. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In 2007, Lynn received the highest honor, the "Susan Lattner Lloyd Gold Award" in the 36th Annual Florida Watercolor Society Exhibit. Most recently she received the "Societies Award" in the 2008 competition.
For images of Lynn Ferris’s work and more about her check out her website: http://www.LynnFerris.com/
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Recent Works by Stacey Elder
01/05/09 19:07
Robert M. Davis Gallery
proudly features:
Configurations by Stacey Elder
May 1-31, 2009
Opening Reception
Friday, May 1, 2009 7-9:00P.M.
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proudly features:
Configurations by Stacey Elder
May 1-31, 2009
Opening Reception
Friday, May 1, 2009 7-9:00P.M.
Read More...Images of the Mon Arts Contest
06/04/09 12:16
The Robert M. Davis Gallery features
Images of the Monongahela River Annual Arts Exhibit and Contest
located on MAC’s second level in the main hallway
April 3-13
This exhibit is in conjunction with the Mon River Summit held April 13, 2009 at the Waterfront Hotel.
For more information call MAC at 304 292 3325. Read More...
Paired Perspectives
03/04/09 19:00
Robert M. Davis Gallery presents
Paired Perspectives
Series of Juxtapositions by Nikki Rotunda
April 3-25, 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 2009 7-9:00 P.M.
“A Happenstance of Familiarity”
While visiting Europe, local photographer Nikki Rotunda discovered more than she initially thought she would, and she is sharing that experience in an exhibition at MAC. Through a juxtaposition of photographs taken in West Virginia and photographs taken in Europe, Rotunda presents her unintended realization of finding similarity in the dissimilar and familiarity in the unfamiliar.
She explains that the photographs “are not so much a reflection on these two very different places and two opposite seasons, but on myself as a photographer; what I choose to see. The idea is that in an unfamiliar and in a familiar place we can find visual characteristics that are similar.” In addition to being a commentary on inhabiting a space that feels isolating, comfortable, lonely, and familiar all at the same time, the exhibition stands as a memory of her time abroad. Rotunda says, “I couldn't sum up my time in Sicily in more accurate terms, so I feel that these photos reflect my time spent.”
Paired Perspectives
Series of Juxtapositions by Nikki Rotunda
April 3-25, 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 2009 7-9:00 P.M.
“A Happenstance of Familiarity”
While visiting Europe, local photographer Nikki Rotunda discovered more than she initially thought she would, and she is sharing that experience in an exhibition at MAC. Through a juxtaposition of photographs taken in West Virginia and photographs taken in Europe, Rotunda presents her unintended realization of finding similarity in the dissimilar and familiarity in the unfamiliar.
She explains that the photographs “are not so much a reflection on these two very different places and two opposite seasons, but on myself as a photographer; what I choose to see. The idea is that in an unfamiliar and in a familiar place we can find visual characteristics that are similar.” In addition to being a commentary on inhabiting a space that feels isolating, comfortable, lonely, and familiar all at the same time, the exhibition stands as a memory of her time abroad. Rotunda says, “I couldn't sum up my time in Sicily in more accurate terms, so I feel that these photos reflect my time spent.”
ARSECGDTULYO! & Built By West Virginia
19/02/09 18:43
Bryan Richards - Built By West Virginia
March 6 - 28 Opening Public Reception 7 - 9 pm
From fliers to frames, the street art-inspired work of local self-taught artist Bryan Richards will scream from the walls of the Davis Gallery for Emerging Artists at Monongalia Arts Center on Friday, March 6 at 7:00PM.
You may have seen Richards’ unique work and projects before and not even known it. He has been making fliers for bands since 2002, and last Halloween he coordinated a performance art troupe in the fashion of a monster mariachi band that gave impromptu performances at Madeliene’s Restaurant, Café Bacchus, and 123 Pleasant Street. His current show at the Davis Gallery is entitled “Built by West Virginia” and consists of pen and ink drawings. On his inspiration, Richards notes, “I'm greatly influenced by radical personalities, street artists like Kid Acne, Blek Le Rat, and Graffiti Research Lab. I am especially influenced by work from Sao Paulo, Brazil artists like Vitche, Os Gemeos, Herbert Baglione and independent comics.”
As for how he thinks viewers may interpret his work, he said, “With this show, I mainly hope people - especially West Virginians - come and see what I've put down and maybe they'll think of their experiences in West Virginia when seeing these images. These aren't about me at all. It's about reliving memories, good or bad, about living in this very unique state. I also hope that this will bring discussion about these topics up and people will share and learn from each other.”
Executive Director of MAC, Ro Brooks, knew Richards’ unique style would be a natural fit for the Davis Gallery. “Over the years, we have had so many different forms and styles of art at MAC, and I think Bryan’s work and his inspiration from street art will add an edginess to Friday’s opening.”
Also on exhibit in the Davis Gallery will be work by Aaron Williams entitled “ARSECGDTULYO!” The opening for the Davis Gallery exhibitions will be Friday, March 6 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on the second floor of Monongalia Arts Center. The reception is free and open to the public, and will feature live musical performance by Slate Dump. While the Davis Gallery is not accessible to those with disabilities, images of the art work are available for viewing in the lobby of MAC. The exhibition will be up through March 28, 2009. For more information, please visit the MAC website at www.monartscenter.com or call 304-292-3325.
Aaron Williams - ARSECGDTULYO!
March 6 - 28 Opening Public Reception 7 - 9 pm
From arcades to Artari to Wii – video games have transformed society and defined a generation of young people, one of whom will showcase his work that has a unique spin from Nintendo. Aaron Williams, a sophomore printmaking major at WVU, will exhibit his Nintendo-inspired work in the Davis Gallery for Emerging Artists at the Monongalia Arts Center on Friday, March 6 at 7:00PM.
A native West Virginian from French Creek in Upshur County, Williams’ work consists of digital prints from hand-pixeled renderings and cubist/collage styled compositions referencing iconic video games. On his work, Williams said, “The images describe the foundations of 8 and 16 bit graphics, referencing “palette tables” and results of a breakdown of the communication between the coding, tables, and the final image represented on the television.” The title of the exhibition “ARSECGDTULYO!” references the confusion and muddling of images uses odd phrases found in mixed-up palettes when letters get non-sensibly placed together. Williams characterized his work as an exploration in miscommunication, a sort of Tower of Babel reinvented through dissection of the intricate coding used in video games.
Although the images seem random, Williams explained, “Everything follows strict NES or SNES graphic rules pertaining to their capabilities as image-rendering systems.” This is new territory for Williams, but he has very ambitious plans to further explore this media as an artform. On his current and future work, Williams stated, “I’m working with a programmer also from Morgantown, and we’re developing interactive NES coding along with self-fabricated images to be installed in an actual cartridge. I’m also beginning a series of fully-functional, hand-fabricated NES shells, controllers, and cartridges as fine sculptures.”
The uniqueness of this exhibit also struck a cord with the Executive Director of MAC, Ro Brooks. “When I saw his work, I knew it would be a perfect fit for the Davis Gallery. Aaron really embodies MAC’s intention for that space, which is to introduce emerging artists to our region. We look forward to seeing how Aaron develops as an artist and the evolution of his work in his truly unique style.”
Also on exhibit in the Davis Gallery will be work by Bryan Richards entitled “Built by West Virginia.” The opening for the Davis Gallery exhibitions will be Friday, March 6 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on the second floor of Monongalia Arts Center. The reception is free and open to the public, and will feature live musical performance by Slate Dump. While the Davis Gallery is not accessible to those with mobility impairments, images of the art work are available for viewing in the lobby of MAC. The exhibition will be up through March 28, 2009. For more information, please visit the MAC website at www.monartscenter.com or call 304-292-3325.