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Ludovica Gioscia (British-Italian, b. 1977)True Blue, 2021Four color screenprint on stitched layers of acid free tissue paper20 x 16 in.Gift of Charlotte and Alan Artus When selecting my ArtMate, I knew I wanted something with vibrant colors. I planned a few possible options before selecting, but upon seeing True Blue in person, I could immediately envision the piece displayed in my room. My dorm design features a lot of warm, natural colors: orange, cream, warm gray, and jade green. I wanted a piece that would match the mood of my room while still drawing the eye. The vivid orange in...

Written by: Gaby Sanclimenti '25

November 13th, 2024

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art currently houses a trio of Van Every/Smith Galleries-owned works, which I had the opportunity to view courtesy of the Davidson Art Department’s Museum Crawl. During this special new event, a lucky group of students, faculty, and staff visited three major art museums in Uptown Charlotte. One stop on the crawl was the Bechtler, which now has a few familiar faces on its walls – in the exhibition Chance Encounters: Surrealism Then and Now, the Bechtler presents works from its own collection alongside three on loan from Davidson, including Heri Dono’s A Composition with Figures...

Written by: Sarah Willoughby '25

November 11th, 2024

A few weeks ago, artist Catherine Opie and curator Charlotte Cotton came to campus for the opening of Opie's new exhibition Catherine Opie: In Dialogue. As part of their time on campus, Opie and Cotton led a fantastic discussion on the works displayed, followed by a reception. The next morning, Opie and Cotton joined students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds for a more intimate lunch and Q&A session. I had the pleasure to sit with Opie at the Q&A and lunch. You can tell, straight from meeting her, that Opie is passionate about her work and also connecting...

Written by: Caleb Machorro '28

November 8th, 2024

William Eggleston (American, b. 1939)Untitled (Baby Dolls on Cadillac), 1973Dye transfer print11.75 x 17.75 in.Gift of John Andrew MacMahon '95 As an avid music enthusiast, I first encountered William Eggleston’s work when I discovered the influential cult rock band Big Star. Not only was I drawn to their music, a uniquely disarming brand of power pop, but I was captivated by the visuals that decorated their album covers: from the bold neon-lit star on their bright debut to the candid black-and-white photography complementing the disturbing tone of their third and final album and, most notably, the peculiar photograph that adorns...

Written by: Izzy Hernandez '25

November 6th, 2024

Thinned Pine stand at the Catawba Nations Wildlife Preserve (Photo by Izzy Hernandez) As I move through my senior year at Davidson, I find myself reflecting on the experiences that have shaped my journey. One of the most cherished has been working alongside Dr. Kevin Smith at the Catawba Nation’s Wildlife Preserve. For two summers, and now as part of my senior Environmental Studies capstone, I’ve been involved in surveying various forest stand types. My work has centered around collecting data on trees, shrubs, and forest floor plants, with a focus on understanding how management practices, particularly loblolly pine thinning,...

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Seen in My Room: True Blue

Written by: Natalie Fox '27

Seen at the Bechtler: Surrealist Art on Loan