Northern Illinois University

Jack Olson Gallery

2007 Exhibitions

BFA Senior Show

BFA Senior Show 12.04.07 - 12.12.07

Exhibition of work by NIU School of Art students receiving a BFA degree with emphasis in ceramics, drawing, fiber, Illustration, metalwork and jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, time arts, and visual communication. Reception: Thursday December 6, 4:30-6:30 pm.

 

 

Annual juried graduate exhibition

Annual Juried Graduate Exhibition 11.09.07 - 11.20.07

Annual juried exhibition of work by current NIU School of Art MFA and MA students.

 

 

Materializations

Materializations: A Photo Invitational 10.09.07 - 11.01.07

Materializations: A Photo Invitational is guest curated by Andrew Liccardo, Assistant Professor of Photography at NIU. The exhibition showcases the work of photographers employing processes that mix traditional and digital methods of photographic image making. Reception and gallery talk by Andrew Liccardo: Thursday October 11, 4:30-6:30 pm.

 

In metal and on paper: Richard Hunt

In Metal and On Paper: Richard Hunt 08.27.07 - 09.27.07

In metal and on paper explores the modernist aesthetic of Chicago based sculptor Richard Hunt. The exhibition will bring together the artist's free standing sculptures, wall reliefs, sculptural models, and lithographs. In addition, we will be exhibiting proposals and documentation of some of Richard Hunt's public art projects. Reception and artist gallery talk: Thursday September 13, 4:30-6:30 pm.

 

BFA Senior Show 05.04.07 - 05.09.07

Exhibition of work by NIU School of Art students receiving a BFA degree with emphasis in ceramics, drawing, fiber, Illustration, metalwork and jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, time arts, and visual communication. Reception: Thursday, May 3, 4:30-6:30 pm.

 

Graduate Group Show

Graduate Group Show 04.12.07 - 04.26.07

Annual exhibition of NIU School of Art MFA and MA students.

 

 

 

 

Ars Nova 2007

Ars Nova: Annual School of Art
Juried Student Art Exhibition 03.23.07 - 04.06.07

Reception and award presentation: Thursday, March 22 4:30-6:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

Membranes, Margins

Membranes * Margins *
Disruptions: A Fiber Installation by Joan Livingstone 02.08.07 - 03.01.07

Combining felt, epoxy resin, rubber, metal, pigment, and stain, the artist creates works that investigate female human physicality. Reminiscent of Lee Bontecou's violently forceful wall reliefs from the 1960's, Livingstone offers a softer yet powerful interpretation of the human body. Reception and gallery talk: Thursday, February 8, 4:30-6:30 pm.

 

John Himmelfarb: Calligraphics

John Himmelfarb: Calligraphics 01.16.07 - 02.01.07

"Calligraphics" affords the visitor the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for Himmelfarb's artistic career spanning four decades. The exhibition includes early, mid-career, and recent works in a variety of media. Closing Reception and Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 1 4:30-6:30 pm.