TechArts: Everyone Is An Artist April 2012

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1 TechArts: Everyone Is An Artist April 2012 About TechArts Students Jerry O. Batista Mercedes Bravo Eric C. Bucci Paul Choquette David Cox Kyle Curran David Dang Robyn Dombrowski Francisco A. Durán Alexander Ebanks Rita Ebanks Bryan Gallant Matthew Grace David Hanrahan Shawn R. Hare Kameron Howard Claudia Inverso Lillian Janedy Laurie Mackisey Linsey Mello Elizabeth Mitchell Rui Nunes Thomas O'Mara Joeie Roberts John Rudolph Patricia Shaw Schneider Jessie M. Smith Kasey Sparadeo Jake Whittaker Blaze Wiersch Jason Wilson Michael Wood AR203 Class Faculty Elizabeth K. Alvarez Wallace (Wally) Auclair John A. Cormier Bill Culbertson Dawn Edmondson Chris Kette Sally Kingsbury Ernie Savastano John Szymkowicz Christopher Vasconcelos Staff Karen Arnold Schultz Stan Bailey Sharon Charette Catherine Fabrizi Bob Goulet Rosanne C. Hammond Barbara Harris Cynthia Pankiewicz Philip Parsons Ellyn Scott William H. Strand Webster Terhune Jaclyn Udaloff top Students top Jerry O. Batista Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Art Museum Medium: Art Museum Model Dimensions: 10" H X 24" W X 24" D Description: Foam Board Location: On top of Reference shelving

2 My first building model. Artist's Statement top Mercedes Bravo Student (Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, AS) The Art Color Splash Medium: Canvas, Crayola Crayons Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W Description: Canvas art with Crayola crayons and silhouette Location: Near entrance to Technical Services Office

3 top Eric C. Bucci Student (Surgical Technology) The Art Left Hand Medium: Clay Dimensions: 7" H X 6" W X 2.5 D" Description: Left Hand Location: On top of Reference shelving

4 top Paul Choquette Student The Art Experiment of an Outsider Medium: Digital Print Dimensions: 36" H X 24" W Description: Photographic Montage Location: Large wall in center of Library

5 Video #47 Medium: Video Description: 4 minute, 57 second short video montage Location: Laptop computer in New Books Area at entrance to Library top David Cox Student (Information Technology/Network Engineering) The Art Changing Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description:

6 (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels top Kyle Curran Student (Electonic Systems Engineering Technology ) The Art Interiors Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W Description: Location: Wall over study carrels

7 Still Life with Woman and Bird Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W Description: AR 203 Still Life exercise Location: Wall over study carrels

8 top David Dang Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology ) The Art Audobon Recreated Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W Description: AR 203 Assignment - work inspired by a master copy Location: Wall over study carrels

9 top Robyn Dombrowski Student (Physical Therapist Assistant Technology) The Art Stressed-Out Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels

10 top Francisco A. Durán Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology) The Art HDR (High Dynamic Range) Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 13.5" H X 17" W Description: Photograph of Roger Williams Monument in HDR Location: Wall over study carrels

11 top Alexander Ebanks Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Punctual Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels

12 top Rita Ebanks Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Portrait Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

13 top Bryan Gallant Student (Marine Technology) The Art After Van Gogh Medium: Pen and Ink Dimensions: 8" H X 10" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, copy of a master work) Location: Wall near Technical Services Office

14 Landscape 1 Medium: Pen and Ink Dimensions: 8" H X 10" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, inspired by a master work) Location: Wall near Technical Services Office

15 top Matthew Grace Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Inspired by Guernica Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, inspired by the master work, Guernica) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

16 top David Hanrahan Student (Information Technology/Network Engineering) The Art Eccentric Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels

17 top Shawn R. Hare Student (Video and Audio Production Technology) The Art Bird of Paradigm Medium: Colored Pencil Drawing Dimensions: 25" H X 20" W Description: Colored pencil drawing Location: Center of Library, near Group Study Room

18 Bug Eye Medium: Colored Pencil Drawing Dimensions: 18" H X 14" W Description: Colored pencil drawing Location: Center of Library, near Group Study Room

19 top Claudia Inverso Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology) The Art Queen of Hearts Medium: Pen Pointilism Dimensions: 22" H X 18" W Description: Drawing I, under Professor Edmondson Location: On easel at entrance to Library

20 top Kameron Howard Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology) The Art Kraken Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Wall over study carrels

21 top Lillian Janedy Student (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art The Greatful Beard Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: 8" in diameter Description: Clay Plate Location: On top of Reference shelving

22 Play to the Hands You're Dealt Medium: Digital Art Dimensions: 12" H X 14.75" W Description: Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

23 X Medium: Charcoal, Pencil, Acrylic Dimensions: 10.25" H X 13.75" W Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

24 top Laurie Mackisey Student (Surgical Technology) The Art Unsure Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo

25 grid on wall over study carrels top Linsey Mello Student (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art Death Rainbow Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 17" H X 17" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

26 Half-N-Half Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 17" H X 16.5" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

27 My Dear Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 17" H X 14.5" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

28 Randal Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 18.5" H X 13" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

29 Shwoop Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 19.5" H X 13" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

30 Waffles Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 16.5" H X 15.5" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

31 top Elizabeth Mitchell Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Portrait I Medium: Charcoal on Newsprint Dimensions: 17" H X 11" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Near entrance to Technical Services Office

32 Portrait II Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Near entrance to Technical Services Office

33 top Rui Nunes Student (Information Technology) The Art Untitled Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

34 top Thomas O'Mara Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art New England Tech Surgical Room Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 18" H X 27" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, still life) Location: Wall over study carrels

35 top Joeie Roberts Student (Automotive Technology) The Art Indecisive Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels

36 Passionate Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels

37 top John Rudolph Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology) The Art Involved Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels top Patricia Shaw Schneider Student (Physical Therapist Assistant Technology) The Art Calla Lily Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 23.5" H X 19.25" W Description: Floral Still Life Location: Wall near Tall Stacks

38 Portrait Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

39 top Jessie M. Smith Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology) The Art Wings Medium: Aluminum Dimensions: 14" H X 12" W X 9" D Description: 3D Sculpture from Recycled Material Location: On top of Reference shelving

40 top Kasey Sparadeo Student (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art Exploded Ukulele Medium: Acrylic/Sculpture Dimensions: 30" H X 30" W X 5" D Location: New Books Area

41 top Jake Whittaker Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Portraits Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

42 top Blaze Wiersch Student (Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology) The Art O Medium: Acrylic/Canvas Dimensions: 30" H X 24" W Description: Purple Octopus Location: Wall near Technical Services Office

43 top Jason Wilson Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology, AS) The Art Playful Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 8" H X 12" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo

44 grid on wall over study carrels top Michael Wood Student (Information Technology) The Art Portraits Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

45 top AR 203 Class AR 203, Introduction to Drawing (Spring 2012), Instructor: Dawn Edmondson Exquisite Corpse Exercise Each drawing is composed by three different people and none of them can see what the others have drawn! It begins by folding a paper in thirds. The first person draws the head and makes a small mark to indicate where the next person should connect the body. Then the paper is folded over so the next person cannot see the earlier work. This process is repeated a third time until a whole figure is composed. We use this as an ice-breaker for the class. Students have fun and are amazed at the outcome! The Art Exquisite Corpse Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description:(AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study

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61 top top Faculty Elizabeth K. Alvarez Faculty (Humanities and Social Sciences) The Art Coffee Branch Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 14"H X 11" W Description: Drawing Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

62 Untitled Medium: Clay Dimensions: 6"H X 5" W X 5" D Description: Hand built clay cup and "saucer" Location: On top of Reference shelving

63 top Wallace (Wally) Auclair Faculty (Building Construction Technology) The Art Hall Table and Mirror Medium: Wood Dimensions: 32"H X 48" W X 10"D Description: Peruvian walnut, six leg, demilune Location: Wall outside of Technical Services Office

64 Untitled Medium: Wood Dimensions: 29"H X 18" in diameter Description: Cherry table with tapered coopered column base Location: Periodicals Area top John Cormier Faculty (Video and Audio Production/Digital Recording Arts Technologies) The Art Last Gas Until...(Garage Art) Medium: Digital photo Dimensions: 16"H X 20" W Description: Gas Station Location: Wall over study carrels

65 top Bill Culbertson Faculty (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology) The Art Red Oxide Urn II Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: 17"H X 12" W X 12: D Location: At Reference Desk

66 top Dawn L. Edmondson Faculty (Interior Design Technology) The Art Untitled I Medium: Encaustic Dimensions: 12"H X 12" W Location: Wall near study carrels

67 Untitled II Medium: Encaustic Dimensions: 12"H X 12" W Location: Wall near study carrels

68 Untitled III Medium: Encaustic Dimensions: 12"H X 12" W Location: Wall near study carrels

69 Untitled IV Medium: Encaustic Dimensions: 12"H X 12" W Location: Wall near study carrels

70 Untitled V Medium: Encaustic Dimensions: 12"H X 12" W Location: Wall near study carrels

71 Artist's Statement My work is about my phenomenological engagement with the natural world. I believe the natural world informs all that is cultivated no matter what the reason, function or purpose. I believe that all culture can be enhanced, deppened and broadened, through the observation of nature. I am enamored with the complexity of systems found in nature and their interrelatedness. I find the intricacy of detailed information in nature to be an endless source of inspiration. I am a multidisciplinary artist with an interest in how the wild informs the cultivated. I am a seer, a witness, a participant in nature. I am nature, my body, my mind, my spirit. What does nature look like? What does nature act like? Why? What systems are in place? How do my observations influence my spirit? How does my spirit influence my observations? How does it influence what I create? Why do I find what I see beautiful? What are the components to beauty? I engage my senses. I observe sight, smell, touch, sound, taste. I record my visual observations through the media of photography. Sometimes I explore and express my spirit and my observations through manipulated surfaces, or the creation of form. Or I engage my mind in the dialogue between observation and the creation of space, interior space or cultivated garden or landscape, an internal discussion about what is and what may become, transforming space, becoming place. I am particularly interested in the phenomenological experience of the environment and the creation of cultivated spaces that express the spirit of the human "being." What does it mean to be alive? I engage the natural world trying to see beyond immediate vision into greater depths of reality. I use my senses to explore coming to knowledge empirically. I am interested in the spiritual nature of the human "being."

72 top Chris Kette Faculty (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art Sweater Man Medium: Oil on masonite Dimensions: 44"H X 24" W X 2" D Description: A portrait of an unknown man wearing a sweater Location: Large wall in center of Library top Sally Kingsbury Faculty (Video and Audio Production/Digital Recording Arts Technologies) The Art Last Stop Medium: Photo Dimensions: 15"H X 20" W Description:

73 Framed digital photo Location: Wall over study carrels top Ernie Savastano Faculty (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology) The Art Apple & Bottle Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 20"H X 16" W Description: Wine bottle and apple with grapes Location: Wall near Tall Stacks

74 top John Szymkowicz Faculty The Art Fishing Medium: Photo print Dimensions: 16 H X 20 W Location: Wall over study carrels

75 Jack Medium: Foam Dimensions: 12 H Description: Puppet Location: Periodicals Room

76 Jerry Medium: Foam Dimensions: 12 H Description: Puppet Location: Periodicals Room

77 Old Film Medium: Photo print Dimensions: 16 H X 20 W Location: Wall over study carrels

78 Sewing Medium: Photo print Dimensions: 16 H X 20 W Location: Wall over study carrels

79 top Christopher Vasconcelos Faculty (Mechanical Engineering Technology) The Art Lever Paradox Medium: Brass and aluminum Dimensions: 4.75 H X 11 W 2" D Description: Lever mechanism, mechanical (kinematic art) Location: On top of Reference shelving

80 top Staff top Karen Arnold Schultz Staff (Assistant Provost) The Art Untitled Medium: Photography Dimensions: 10" H X 8" W Description: Photo of sculpture at Narragansett Beach Location: Wall over study carrels

81 top Stan Bailey Staff (Management Information Systems ) The Art Grandmother Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 14" H X 11" W Description: Silhouette Location: On top of Reference Shelving

82 Landscape Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 8.5" H X 11" W Description: Varied landscape Location: On top of Reference Shelving

83 Old Rope Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: Old Rope Location: On top of Reference Shelving

84 Parisian Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 14" H X 11" W Description: Portrait Location: On top of Reference Shelving

85 Woman Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 8.5" H X 11" W Description: Woman in Distress Location: On top of Reference Shelving

86 top Sharon Charette Staff (Assistant to the Provost) The Art Sister Mary Annette Medium: Fabric Description: Puppet constructed for the play Nunsense Location: On top of Reference shelving

87 Brother David Medium: Fabric Description: Puppet constructed for the play Monky Business Location: On top of Reference shelving

88 Hats from Amahl and the Night Visitors (Theatre Works, December 2004) Medium: Fabric Description: Hats worn by the Three Kings in one-act opera Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

89 Audrey II.1 Puppet from Little Shop of Horrors (Theatre Works, September 2007) Medium: Fabric Description: The smallest puppet from the show Location: On top of Reference shelving

90 Costumes from The King and I (Theatre Works, March 2001) Medium: Fabric Description of the object: Historical reproductions of a gown typically worn for special occasions by women in the mid- 1800s in England; and men's Persian court dress of the same period, theatre costumes Location: Study area outside of Library Classroom

91 top Catherine Fabrizi Staff (International Student Advisor) The Art Still Life with Necklace Medium: Acrylic Dimensions: 13.5" H X 16" W Description: Painting in bamboo frame Location: Large wall in center of Library

92 top Bob Goulet Staff (Facilities Manager) The Art Sewing Machine Tractor Medium: Metal Dimensions: 18" L X 16" H X 14" W Description:Antique Singer sewing machine into John Deere tractor Location: Entrance of Library near New Books Area

93 top Rosanne C. Hammond Staff (Physical Therapist Assistant Technology) The Art Landmarks Medium: Charcoal Dimensions: 16" H X 14" W Description: Portrait Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

94 top Barbara Harris Staff The Art Bridge Underpass Medium: Oil Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

95 Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport Medium: Oil Dimensions: 14" H X 16" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

96 India Point I-Bridge Medium: Oil Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

97 Tillinghast Farm, Barrington, RI Medium: Oil Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

98 top Cynthia Pankiewicz Staff (Catalog Librarian) The Art Point Counterpoint Medium: Fabric Quilt Dimensions: 39" H X 39" W Location: Wall Behind Library Computer Aide s Desk

99 top Philip Parsons Staff (Vice President and Legal Counsel) The Art Church Watercolor Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 20" H X 23" W Location: Periodicals Area over oversized books

100 Covered Bridge Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11" H X 12.75" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

101 Dirt Road Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 13.5" H X 16" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

102 Grove of Trees Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 22" H X 26" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

103 Lobstering Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

104 New England Study Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area

105 Summer Still Life Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area over oversized books

106 Untitled Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

107 Wash Day Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area

108 top Ellyn Scott Staff (Student Advisor) The Art Church - Santa Fe, NM Medium: Oil Dimensions:15" H X 18.5" W Description: Church Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

109 Santa Fe Desert Medium: Oil Dimensions: 14.5" H X 17.5" W Description: Desert and mountain scene Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

110 Still Life of Bowl Medium: Oil Dimensions:12" H X 16" W Description: Bowl with flower Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

111 Walt's Garden Medium: Oil Dimensions:13" H X 17" W Description: Church Location: Wall near Tall Stacks top William H. Strand Staff (Bookstore Associate) The Art Farm Fence Medium: Oil Painting Dimensions: 16" H X 14" W Location: Wall over study carrels

112 The Gazebo - Pawtuxet Medium: Digital Photo Dimensions: 9.5" H X 11.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

113 George B. Salter Memorial Grove, Warwick Medium: Oil Painting Dimensions: 14" H X 16" W Location: Wall over study carrels

114 Memorial Day Medium: Digital Photo Dimensions: 9.5" H X 11.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

115 The Rose Medium: Digital Photo Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

116 Scenic Sail Medium: Oil Painting Dimensions: 15" H X 17" W Location: Wall over study carrels

117 top Webster Terhune Staff (MIS, Digital Media Specialist) The Art Out of the Box Medium: Photo Collage Dimensions: 18.5" H X 25.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

118 Tears Medium: Photo Collage Dimensions: 25.5" H X 18.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

119 Artist's Statement "A few years ago, I discovered if I scanned a little insignificant piece of the natural world a blade of grass, a twig, a feather, a flower petal and built a complex geometric pattern using Adobe Photoshop, the essence of the original organized quality of that morsel created a kind of "genuiness" that no other abstract design seemed to attain. It's not merely that nature contains things we can't anticipate. There's a spirit in it wrapped in a surprise and it seems the more you manipulate it the more that spirit comes out." top Jaclyn A. Udaloff Staff (Library, Reference Librarian) The Art Caution Medium: Collage Print Dimensions: 15" H X 12" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

120 On the Backstps Medium: Photo Collage Dimensions: 19.25" H X 14.75" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

121 Artist's Statement A photograph can be manipulated to show unexpected design and movement in the image, whether it is nature, landscape, cityscape, or portraits. Simple rearrangement by cut and paste opens up a myriad of possibilities, and close attention to the true nature of the image during this process will reveal the best new way to view your photo. (see for more) Notes: AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Paula Paolino Drawing I - In this class, students learn to draw from direct observation while acquiring information regarding line, shape, value, and composition. They also observe how light affects form. They begin to acquire a style of self expression which is evident in these self-portraits and still life. This is process drawing where the students are less concerned about one drawing but rather approach each drawing with an opportunity to apply what they have acquired to date. These drawings were all done in one class period or less. AR 203, Introduction to Drawing (Spring 2012), Instructor: Dawn Edmondson Exquisite Corpse Exercise Each drawing is composed by three different people and none of them can see what the others have drawn! It begins by folding a paper in thirds. The first person draws the head and makes a small mark to indicate where the next person should connect the body. Then the paper is folded

122 over so the next person cannot see the earlier work. This process is repeated a third time until a whole figure is composed. We use this as an ice-breaker for the class. Students have fun and are amazed at the outcome! AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements", Instructor: Tom Nault For the assignment "Personal Advertisements students look at the poetic, dreamy, Pictorialist images of Alfred Stieglitz and learn to "read advertising images. Students make a list of ten words that describe them, and then make advertisements for themselves using their own emotionally charged Pictorialist images and one of the words from their list. Words and images have an effect on each other and the addition of even one "non-subtitle" word to an image can have a big impact: the image can change how we interpret the word and the word can change how we interpret the photograph. In either case, the viewer is more involved than in more straightforward photos. About TechArts TechArts began as an art installation in 1995, as a way to showcase the artistic talents of the students, faculty, and staff of New England Tech and share them with the rest of the college community. The concept of TechArts resurfaced in the Spring of 2004 when a committee of faculty and administrative staff members became fully committed to keeping this tradition alive as an annual event. Art now has a permanent place in the Library. Exhibits are changed quarterly, with a mix of works from the expanding number of arts-related courses that are now part of the curriculum. Occasionally, works are donated to the Library and have become part of our permanent collection. This online exhibit catalog provides a sense of the art entrusted to us for the next few weeks. This year's TechArts Committee included: Susan Warthman, Director of the Library and Information Commons, Dawn Edmondson, Assistant Professor (Interior Design Technology, Sally Kingsbury, Professor (Video and Audio Production and Digital Recording Arts Technologies), Tom Nault, Adjunct Instructor (Humanities and Social Sciences) and myself. With their help, art works were photographed and were placed or hung throughout the new library space. I would like to thank Cindy Pankiewicz (Catalog Librarian) for her assistance with placing and hanging the show and Grayce Moorehead (Web Content Manager) for her assistance with creating materials for publicity. Their artistic sensibilities and assistance with organizing, arranging, hanging, and publicizing the show is invaluable. We invite everyone to come in and enjoy the art for the Spring Quarter and to appreciate the creativity and imagination of the artists who are part of our college community. Sharon Charette Exhibit Curator Assistant to the Provost For more art, see Works in the Permanent Collection, TechArts 2005, TechArts 2006, TechArts 2007, TechArts 2008, TechArts 2009, and TechArts (Back to Library's Home Page) Last updated June 29, This page is maintained by Sharon Charette, Assistant to the Provost.