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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...

Roberto MattaLe Pianiste1956 Lithograph on paper, ed. 116/12523 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 bizarre element...

Back in February, Davidson's Classical Public Radio posted an interesting series of interpretations based on our recent exhibition, "Auguste Rodin: Truth Form Life". Due to the closure of the gallery during the nationwide quarantine, we wanted to share this unique connection between art and music to continue the conversation about Rodin in our community and beyond. Several hosts and directors at WDAV chose pieces of classical music that most fit their personal interpretation of each sculpture, leading to an interesting crossroads of artistic and musical achievements. For those interested in the cultural developments of the 19th and early 20th centuries,...