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DC 3577, Matthew Pillsbury, Alli and Deirdre Lord, Christine Matheis, et al; The Bachelorette, February 4th, 2004, platinum print, 2004. Gift of John MacMahon '95 When looking through Van Every/Smith’s collection, I was immediately drawn to Matthew Pillsbury’s photograph, Alli and Deirdre Lord, Christine Matheis, et al; The Bachelorette, February 4th, 2004. I have always enjoyed platinum prints, particularly images that use double exposure to create a duality of stillness and movement. Pillsbury’s scene feels lived in, as if the viewer is peering into someone’s living room as the occupants relax after a long day at work. The white glow that radiates...

Meet Rebecca Pempek, Class of 2020, who has been working for the Van Every / Smith gallery for her four years at Davidson! Not only is she a dedicated representative of the gallery, but she is also a DACE fellow and an incredibly talented artist. In case you missed seeing her extraordinary exhibition in January, check out this past blog post about her show (https://www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org/uncategorized/an-interview-with-rebecca-pempek-20/) and go to her website to see more current work (rebeccapempek.com). We love you Rebecca! Major/Minor: Studio Art Why did you intern in the gallery?: Coming into Davidson, I knew I wanted to be involved...

We continue our intern introductions with senior Elizabeth Young - you may recognize her from past posts she has authored about standout pieces in our collection! Hometown: Seattle, WA Major/Minor: Biology major, French & Francophone studies minor. Why did you intern in the gallery?: To get more art exposure! Working in the gallery is a great way to take a break from my STEM heavy course load and continue expanding my knowledge and appreciation for art. What has been your favorite memory from the job?: Working with Tintin Wulia on her exhibit for the Baik artist's residency last fall. She...

DC3594. Roberto Matta, Unknown title, n.d. Lithograph, ed. 116/125, 23 ¾ x 16 ¾ in. Gift of John Welsh III, Class of 1959. When I first saw Matta’s lithograph, my first impression was that I was looking at a one-eyed dog turned into some sort of clock. The work catches your eye with its clash of geometric shapes and textured lines, combined with vivid colors. I’ve never been all that interested in abstract art—it’s complicated and harder to interpret than a classic bowl of fruit, but Matta’s piece keeps your gaze moving throughout his piece as you go from one...