On view: April 11-17, 2026 Reception: Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30-5:30 P.M. Artist Statement: Checking, the use of physical force, usually with the body or stick, to regain control of the puck or impede an opponent’s movement, transpires in mere fractions of a second. Often, it happens too swiftly for the eye to apprehend its full complexity. Yet, when suspended in stillness, these moments reveal a paradoxical elegance. A perceived chemical reaction, an exchange of energy between two players that provides a chemical shift within the game. Each check its own benevolent millisecond, where physicality transforms into meaning. My art incorporates lessons I have learned in Ice Hockey practice and intricately weaves my...
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On view: March 2-6, March 16 & 17, 2026 Reception: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:30-5:30 P.M. I am incredibly inspired by quiltmakers and crafters. Traditional Appalachian quiltingpatterns have inspired my own patterns, but primarily I am interested in the act of takingsomething used or discarded and treating it with care. My obsession began with a quilt thathad been my grandmother’s, yellowed with age and use and tucked away in some corner ofmy mother’s attic. I used this quilt for a few years and saw as it began to be totally worn awayin many places, and I wanted to create something lovely...
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Click the article below to read the review of our exhibition courtesy of The Taborian.
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Seen in My Room: B.B. King, Lucifer’s Club, Boston
Written by: Barbara Lopez '28
February 25th, 2026
William R. Ferris (American, b. 1942) B.B. King, Lucifer's Club, Boston, 1976Gelatin silver print9 x 13 in.Gift of William Ferris, Joel Williamson Eminent Professor of History, UNC-Chapel Hill, Davidson College Class of 1964 As soon as the list of artworks available for ArtMate was sent out, I began my hunt for the perfect piece. I made notes of about four potential artworks that I wanted in my room. It wasn’t until the day of ArtMate that I felt entirely confident in my choice. Seeing B.B. King, Lucifer's Club, Boston, in person confirmed my suspicions—this piece would fit perfectly in the little...
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Russell T. Gordon (American, 1936-2013)Tulip Table, 1973Lithograph on Paper, ed.: II/XXV19.125 x 24.4375 in (48.58 x 62.07 cm)Gift of Lakeside Studio This fall, I participated in Davidson College’s annual ArtMate program, which allows students to borrow artwork from the college’s permanent collection to display in their dorms or apartments. In the weeks leading up to the selection party, the Smith Gallery exhibited the available pieces, giving students the chance to explore the works and imagine how they might transform their spaces. Before the event, I made a list of about ten artworks that captured the colorful, joyful energy I wanted...
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