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Hello from day seven of quarantine in Seattle! When perusing Davidson's permanent art collection, I immediately noticed Hot Dog Bridge, a colored lithograph created by Russell Gordon (American, 1936-2013). The piece offered a bright pop of color amidst the dreariness of our current pandemic situation. With its simple clouds and colorful rainbow, reminiscent of drawings from elementary school, Hot Dog Bridge pulls us away from our fast-paced, modern lives and invites us into a space for both humor and reflection. Although Gordon first started his college career as a math major and basketball player, he eventually switched to studying art...

An interview with Davidson Studio Art major Ella Sams '20 by intern Alice Berndt '22. Name, Hometown: Ella Sams | Athens, Georgia What is your primary medium? I actually don't have a primary medium. I will use whatever materials it takes to understand a life process or concept.  What was the inspiration for your show? There were many moments of inspiration. Because the idea constantly evolved, I found inspiration up until the end. The main source of inspiration came from my work as a trip leader with Davidson Outdoors and as a volunteer at the Ada Jenkins Center. There were...

Meet sophomore intern Sarah Jackson from Johannesburg, South Africa! Working in both the studio art and economics departments here at Davidson, she is an important member of our intern staff. Name: Sarah Jackson Major/minor: Studio Art major and Economics major Why did you intern in the gallery?: I wanted to try and understand a new part of the art world as well as get involved in another aspect of art at Davidson, outside from classes. I also wanted to learn more about Davidson's art collection and love being around art! What has been your favorite memory from your job?: I...

Meet our fourth gallery intern, Grace Cho! As a junior art history major, she has experience with art and art history from both a classroom and professional point of view. Keep reading to learn more about why she is invested in the Van Every/Smith Gallery, in addition to interesting facts like her interest in minimalism as a lifestyle! Name: Grace Cho Hometown?: Damascus, MD Why did you intern in the gallery?: I thought it was an interesting job, and I want to pursue a career in curating/museum work. What has been your favorite memory from your job?: Handling art works...

In the third installment of our intern interviews, meet Blanchard Seniff ('22) and learn about his connection to both art history and studio art (and his colorblindness!) Name: Blanchard Seniff Major?: Art History Why did you intern in the gallery?: to learn more about possible ways to apply my art history major to real-world jobs. What has been your favorite memory from the job?: Being very hands-on with real artwork in the private collection and with on-campus installations. Do you plan to pursue anything in the arts post-grad? If not, what are your plans?: I am planning on applying for...