2006-2007 Exhibitions

THE NEXT GENERATION: Contemporary Images of Faith
August 26-October 14, 2006

Cosponsored by Gordon College and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts), this exhibition opened in August 2005 at MoBiA (Museum of Biblical Art) in New York City. It represents a spectrum of contemporary art, deriving its energy and subject matter from biblical faith. The show is on a national tour and makes its second stop here at Gordon College for our early fall gallery season.
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A book by the same title was released concurrently and serves as a catalog of the exhibition (2005, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing). The book contains several imporatant critical essays on the art in the show as well as the theoretical and historical context out of which the art has arisen. Purchase this book online.

Image: Hosts (one of a Triptych), Michael Mills; digital photographs, 20" x 62".
 

THE NEXT GENERATION: Contemporary Images of Faith
August 26-October 14, 2006

Cosponsored by Gordon College and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts), this exhibition opened in August 2005 at MoBiA (Museum of Biblical Art) in New York City. It represents a spectrum of contemporary art, deriving its energy and subject matter from biblical faith. The show is on a national tour and makes its second stop here at Gordon College for our early fall gallery season.
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A book by the same title was released concurrently and serves as a catalog of the exhibition (2005, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing). The book contains several imporatant critical essays on the art in the show as well as the theoretical and historical context out of which the art has arisen. Purchase this book online.

Image: The Breakfast of Champions, David E. Levine, manipulated photocopy, 17½" x 12".

THE NEXT GENERATION: Contemporary Images of Faith
August 26-October 14, 2006

Cosponsored by Gordon College and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts), this exhibition opened in August 2005 at MoBiA (Museum of Biblical Art) in New York City. It represents a spectrum of contemporary art, deriving its energy and subject matter from biblical faith. The show is on a national tour and makes its second stop here at Gordon College for our early fall gallery season.
Read more...

A book by the same title was released concurrently and serves as a catalog of the exhibition (2005, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing). The book contains several imporatant critical essays on the art in the show as well as the theoretical and historical context out of which the art has arisen. Purchase this book online.

Image: Binding Up, Healing Vision I, Erica Grimm-Vance, graphite, encaustic, steel and 23-karat gold, 12" x 24".

THE NEXT GENERATION: Contemporary Images of Faith
August 26-October 14, 2006

Cosponsored by Gordon College and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts), this exhibition opened in August 2005 at MoBiA (Museum of Biblical Art) in New York City. It represents a spectrum of contemporary art, deriving its energy and subject matter from biblical faith. The show is on a national tour and makes its second stop here at Gordon College for our early fall gallery season.
Read more...

A book by the same title was released concurrently and serves as a catalog of the exhibition (2005, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing). The book contains several imporatant critical essays on the art in the show as well as the theoretical and historical context out of which the art has arisen. Purchase this book online.

Image: Inhabiting/Flying, Melanie Weaver, mixed media sculpture, 40" x 14" x 13'.

HIGHLY FAVORED: Contemporary Images of the Virgin Mary
October 21-December 15, 2006

Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 4-6PM

Highly Favored is cosponsored by Gordon College's CCS (Center for Christian Studies) and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts).  Thirty-six pieces were chosen for this exhibition by juror Terrence E. Dempsey, S.J., Ph.D., director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
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This exhibition forms one part of an ecumenical conference at Gordon College, aimed at re-envisioning and rediscovering Mary's importance across the Traditions.  Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox scholars and artists will gather on Friday, December 1 at Gordon to discuss the meaning and role of Mary in the historic Christian faith.
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Image: Our Lady of Tenderness, Tatiana Grant, wood, gesso, 23k gold leaf, acrylic, 22" x 18" x 1/2".

HIGHLY FAVORED: Contemporary Images of the Virgin Mary
October 21-December 15, 2006

Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 4-6PM

Highly Favored is cosponsored by Gordon College's CCS (Center for Christian Studies) and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts).  Thirty-six pieces were chosen for this exhibition by juror Terrence E. Dempsey, S.J., Ph.D., director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
Read more... CIVA Exhibitions

This exhibition forms one part of an ecumenical conference at Gordon College, aimed at re-envisioning and rediscovering Mary's importance across the Traditions.  Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox scholars and artists will gather on Friday, December 1 at Gordon to discuss the meaning and role of Mary in the historic Christian faith.
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Image: Entretemps: Before Joseph's Dream, Doris Hutton Auxier; graphite on paper, 17" x 22".

HIGHLY FAVORED: Contemporary Images of the Virgin Mary
October 21-December 15, 2006

Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 4-6PM

Highly Favored is cosponsored by Gordon College's CCS (Center for Christian Studies) and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts).  Thirty-six pieces were chosen for this exhibition by juror Terrence E. Dempsey, S.J., Ph.D., director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
Read more... CIVA Exhibitions

This exhibition forms one part of an ecumenical conference at Gordon College, aimed at re-envisioning and rediscovering Mary's importance across the Traditions.  Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox scholars and artists will gather on Friday, December 1 at Gordon to discuss the meaning and role of Mary in the historic Christian faith.
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Image: Vas Spirituale, Lisa Johnston, photographic montage, 30" x  30".

HIGHLY FAVORED: Contemporary Images of the Virgin Mary
October 21-December 15, 2006

Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 4-6PM

Highly Favored is cosponsored by Gordon College's CCS (Center for Christian Studies) and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts).  Thirty-six pieces were chosen for this exhibition by juror Terrence E. Dempsey, S.J., Ph.D., director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
Read more... CIVA Exhibitions

This exhibition forms one part of an ecumenical conference at Gordon College, aimed at re-envisioning and rediscovering Mary's importance across the Traditions.  Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox scholars and artists will gather on Friday, December 1 at Gordon to discuss the meaning and role of Mary in the historic Christian faith.
Read more...

Image: Donna and Child, Jamie Hubble, silver gelatin print. 6" x 6".

HIGHLY FAVORED: Contemporary Images of the Virgin Mary
October 21-December 15, 2006

Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 4-6PM

Highly Favored is cosponsored by Gordon College's CCS (Center for Christian Studies) and CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts).  Thirty-six pieces were chosen for this exhibition by juror Terrence E. Dempsey, S.J., Ph.D., director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
Read more... CIVA Exhibitions

This exhibition forms one part of an ecumenical conference at Gordon College, aimed at re-envisioning and rediscovering Mary's importance across the Traditions.  Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox scholars and artists will gather on Friday, December 1 at Gordon to discuss the meaning and role of Mary in the historic Christian faith.
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Image: Nativity, Lalo Garcia, mixed media on canvas, 6' x 4' x 3".

STANDING ON ONE FOOT
January 20-February 23, 2007

Curator Lecture: Breathing Life by Barbara O'Brien
Saturday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20, 4-6 p.m.

A traveling exhibition which made its third stop here at Gordon College. It features various works by artists Barbara Grad, Lauren O'Neal, Heejung Kim, and Jedediah Morfit. Standing on One Foot presents the abstracted and expressive human figure, whether drawn, sculpted, or projected, to create a poetic spark. The ways in which the body holds and expresses states both emotional and visceral - avenues of reception and expression seemingly at odds - is an important inspiration for the works of art created by these four artists.

Image: Interactions, Jedediah Morfit; encaustic, plaster, wood (12 component parts), each unit 5' x 6' x 65".

STANDING ON ONE FOOT
January 20-February 23, 2007

Curator Lecture: Breathing Life by Barbara O'Brien
Saturday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20, 4-6 p.m.

A traveling exhibition which made its third stop here at Gordon College. It features various works by artists Barbara Grad, Lauren O'Neal, Heejung Kim, and Jedediah Morfit. Standing on One Foot presents the abstracted and expressive human figure, whether drawn, sculpted, or projected, to create a poetic spark. The ways in which the body holds and expresses states both emotional and visceral - avenues of reception and expression seemingly at odds - is an important inspiration for the works of art created by these four artists.

Image: Ha, Take a Squeeze of Fresh Air…"Ah" (Mouth), Heejung Kim, 2005; video projection on wall, projection: a mouth trying to take off tape, sound: voice and crackling tape, looped image: video CD, color, 7' 11" x 10' 1".

STANDING ON ONE FOOT
January 20-February 23, 2007

Curator Lecture: Breathing Life by Barbara O'Brien
Saturday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20, 4-6 p.m.

A traveling exhibition which made its third stop here at Gordon College. It features various works by artists Barbara Grad, Lauren O'Neal, Heejung Kim, and Jedediah Morfit. Standing on One Foot presents the abstracted and expressive human figure, whether drawn, sculpted, or projected, to create a poetic spark. The ways in which the body holds and expresses states both emotional and visceral - avenues of reception and expression seemingly at odds - is an important inspiration for the works of art created by these four artists.

Image: Sometimes I Eat Kimchi, But I Disguise It, Heejung Kim, 2004; video projection on ceramic cast of artist's face: back side of the cast- a talking face, front side of the cast- the same face failing to form, sound: Artist's voice, looped image: 45 seconds, DVD, color, 8" x 12' x 96".

STANDING ON ONE FOOT
January 20-February 23, 2007

Curator Lecture: Breathing Life by Barbara O'Brien
Saturday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20, 4-6 p.m.

A traveling exhibition which made its third stop here at Gordon College. It features various works by artists Barbara Grad, Lauren O'Neal, Heejung Kim, and Jedediah Morfit. Standing on One Foot presents the abstracted and expressive human figure, whether drawn, sculpted, or projected, to create a poetic spark. The ways in which the body holds and expresses states both emotional and visceral - avenues of reception and expression seemingly at odds - is an important inspiration for the works of art created by these four artists.

Image: Stretch Many Pants (from the Uncomfortable Outfit Series), Lauren O'Neal, 2005; graphite, string, pants, approx. 30' x 10'.

STANDING ON ONE FOOT
January 20-February 23, 2007

Curator Lecture: Breathing Life by Barbara O'Brien
Saturday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20, 4-6 p.m.

A traveling exhibition which made its third stop here at Gordon College. It features various works by artists Barbara Grad, Lauren O'Neal, Heejung Kim, and Jedediah Morfit. Standing on One Foot presents the abstracted and expressive human figure, whether drawn, sculpted, or projected, to create a poetic spark. The ways in which the body holds and expresses states both emotional and visceral - avenues of reception and expression seemingly at odds - is an important inspiration for the works of art created by these four artists.

Image: Carriage, Jedediah Morfit, 2002; fiberglass, plaster, and wood, 42" x 33" x 52".
             Cannonball, Jedediah Morfit, 2002; cast iron, 5" x 7" x 10".

STANDING ON ONE FOOT
January 20-February 23, 2007

Curator Lecture: Breathing Life by Barbara O'Brien
Saturday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20, 4-6 p.m.

A traveling exhibition which made its third stop here at Gordon College. It features various works by artists Barbara Grad, Lauren O'Neal, Heejung Kim, and Jedediah Morfit. Standing on One Foot presents the abstracted and expressive human figure, whether drawn, sculpted, or projected, to create a poetic spark. The ways in which the body holds and expresses states both emotional and visceral - avenues of reception and expression seemingly at odds - is an important inspiration for the works of art created by these four artists.

Image: Babylon with 3 Heads, Barbara Grad, 2004-2005; ink, film, and sewn paper, 25" x 21".

THE HOUSE AS FORTRESS: The Dichotomy of Symbolic Structure
March 3 - April 13, 2007

Artist Lecture: Saturday, March 3, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3, 4-6 p.m.

An exhibition of twenty prints by Dan Steeves that subtly explore contradictions inherent in the notion of the house as a fortress.  He is acutely aware that the same fortress that offers protection from the outside may also confine and isolate those inside.  His concern for not just the structure, but for the human history of the place - the relationship, the memories, the meaning - is powerful and engaging.

Image: A Kind of Awe and Reverence and Wonder, Dan Steeves; 44.7 cm x 60.6 cm, © 2005.

THE HOUSE AS FORTRESS: The Dichotomy of Symbolic Structure
March 3 - April 13, 2007

Artist Lecture: Saturday, March 3, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3, 4-6 p.m.

An exhibition of twenty prints by Dan Steeves that subtly explore contradictions inherent in the notion of the house as a fortress.  He is acutely aware that the same fortress that offers protection from the outside may also confine and isolate those inside.  His concern for not just the structure, but for the human history of the place - the relationship, the memories, the meaning - is powerful and engaging.

Image: I Find My Own Place in These Deep Rhythyms, Dan Steeves; 44.7 cm x 60.6 cm, © 2005. 

THE HOUSE AS FORTRESS: The Dichotomy of Symbolic Structure
March 3 - April 13, 2007

Artist Lecture: Saturday, March 3, 3-4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3, 4-6 p.m.

An exhibition of twenty prints by Dan Steeves that subtly explore contradictions inherent in the notion of the house as a fortress.  He is acutely aware that the same fortress that offers protection from the outside may also confine and isolate those inside.  His concern for not just the structure, but for the human history of the place - the relationship, the memories, the meaning - is powerful and engaging.

Image: There Are No Tidy Conclusions or Resolutions, Dan Steeves; 44.7 cm x 60.6 cm, © 2005.