Meet Oliver Poduschnick, one of the new interns on staff at the Van Every/Smith Galleries! Oliver Poduschnick is a freshman at Davidson College from Middlebury, Vermont. He is currently undecided, but hopes to possibly major in either Political Science or Economics. Oliver chose to work in the art gallery because he thought it was a really cool space that provided an opportunity to work and interact with art in a way that he never had before. Learn more about Oliver: Who is your favorite artist? "My favorite artist is either Van Gogh or Barbara Kruger. I really like Van Gogh's...
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Meet Julia Conley, one of the new interns on staff at the Van Every/Smith Galleries! Julia Conley is a Junior communications major at Davidson College from Atlanta, Georgia. She wanted to work in the gallery because she wants to pursue curatorial/gallery work after college, and believes the gallery is the best place to start! Learn more about Julia: Who is your favorite artist? "I have many, in particular Basquiat, Mary Ellen, and Wooyoun Lee." What is your earliest memory of art? "My earliest memory of art is learning to paint with watercolors in kindergarten with my favorite teacher Ms. Annie."...
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“‘Afro Goddess’ disembodying whiteness” By Ellie Salyers
Written by: Claire Begalla
August 18th, 2021
Mickalene ThomasAfro Goddess with Hand Between Legs, 2006Chromogenic print 48 x 60 inchesOn loan from the Collection of Moses Luski On view in True Likeness until Sunday, March 28th. Please note: All buildings on campus, including the Van Every/Smith Art Galleries are only open to Davidson students, faculty and staff due to the pandemic. Exploring intersections of race within the literary and visual world, Dr. Suzanne Churchill’s ENG 390 class, Word-Art: Seeing in Black and White, took advantage of the True Likeness exhibition to supplement the curriculum. Portraiture, whether through traditional or non-traditional means, allows for the examination of self and...
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Isaac Scharbach ’21Ashes Like Bread Isaac Scharbach '21, working in the painting studio On View: April 28-May 5, 2021 It is hard to express what a lovely human Isaac was and what a joy he brought to the art department and my classes. Isaac was a deep thinker with a kind heart who had an astounding ability to coax paint and words into subtle but profound existence. I met Isaac for the first time over three years ago now. In that time, I observed his care for his family, friends, passion for art and dedication to his faith. I remember his...
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Chloe Pitkoff ’21Laloland On View: April 22-27, 2021 In Laloland, I can make sense of the world around me, manipulate and invent my environment and exaggerate reality. Through color, pattern, symbols, texture, fashion, hairstyle and facial expression, the creation of Laloland allows me to think, explore and define drastic historical and innately personal moments in my life. With the completion of a piece, I am left with a sense of understanding, a release of a collection of ideas that makes space for the next mystery to be solved, and the hope that through the familiar and intimate nature of my self-portrait...
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