For Art’s Sake in the Optimist
Faculty Show in the Cockerell Gallery
Art for Art’s Sake
By Kelsi Williamson
Posted on January 21, 2010
Faculty members in the Department of Art and Design taught by example at the biannual ACU faculty art show Thursday night.
“It’s good for students because then they see their teachers as artists practicing in a field they want to practice in one day,” said Jack Maxwell, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
The work of every faculty member and all but one part-time professor was displayed at the ACU Cockerell Gallery. The creations ranged from realistic paintings to abstract sculptures.
Geoffrey Broderick, assistant professor of art, had several cast-metal sculptures on display. Broderick said these creations served as starting points for some of his larger projects.
While his best work may not be on display, Broderick said the faculty show is still an important event.
“It’s a good chance for students to come in and be reinforced after seeing this level of talent,” Broderick said.
Broderick plans to have two pieces in a show, titled EarthBound: The State of Sculpture, at the Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, beginning March 25.
Faculty Show in the Cockerell Gallery
Senior Show Artist Chapel Talk
THIS SATURDAY!!!
CASTING AND MOLD MAKING PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP
Hosted by the ACU Department of Art and Design
- January 23, 2010 from 1:30 – 3:00 at ACU!
- Place: Rm. 140 and/or Rm 142, in the Don Morris Building (Art/Des Facility)
- Admission Free. Call for details. 325-674-2085
Mitch Rogers became interested in special effects work in 1989 while working at a costume and magic shop in Dallas, Texas. Through this avenue, Mitch began to develop his skills in the area of life-casting and began to apply that knowledge to basic prosthetic work and fabrication of life-like human props. Mitch then went on to work in the art bronze world creating complex silicone and urethane molds for sculpture. Today Mitch builds all kinds of specialized props, life-like dummies, custom breakaways, and prosthetics for Texas film and television customers.
He owns and operates BITY Mold Supply: Mold Making and Casting Supplies and Accessories in Richardson , Texas.
Movie Credits- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1049038/bio
Business (BIYT) Site- http://www.brickintheyard.com/
Fine Arts Chapel-January 26th
Gallery Opening-January 14th
Student Work
