Newsletter 2012 Volume 13 No. 1
studio
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Center for Art and Design
This newsletter was designed as a class project in Advanced Typography. Studio 324 refers to the address of the Center for Art & Design, 324 State Street, Albany, NY. Each student designed a newsletter and Meg Greene’s design was selected for publication. Meg is a junior Graphic Design major from East Rockaway NY.
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letter from the faculty new faculty
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visiting artist program
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study abroad
alumni news
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Galery exhibition calendar 2012-13 art information days
Caitlin Mccourt ‘12
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Lisa Decker ‘12`
letter
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Faculty
Karene Faul
Since the inception of the Art Department Newsletter, this space has been reserved for the Chair to reflect on where we’ve been and to consider some of the exciting prospects of the voyage up ahead. Of course, that meant this space was reserved for Karene Faul who had been chair of the department for over three decades. Her unexpected passing was a profound loss for the College, the faculty, the staff, and especially the students. If a student needed help navigating the maze of classes, or needed support when facing difficult emotional issues, or needed a strong boot in the pants to get back on course, or even a quick loan to purchase art supplies, Karene was at the helm, her door open, and the ever present visitor’s chair along side her desk. Even if we all remember Karene as the person who stood up and fought hard for the Art Department, she was at her best in the quiet of her office with a student (or faculty member) sitting in the chair next to her desk. Karene knew how to listen. When you sat in that chair, everything else in Karene’s busy day stopped as she gave her full and undivided attention. When you had a problem, in that chair was where it was solved. When you had something exciting to tell Karene, that was where you told her. When you had no where else to turn, sitting in that chair was where you found hope. That chair beside Karene’s desk was where countless students (and faculty), at the center of Karene’s universe, had the direction of their lives changed forever and for the better. As Professor Scott Brodie expressed several times, we lost our captain during a storm at sea, but our ship is still afloat! We’ve pulled up the anchor, bailed out the cabins, and raised our sails on the Center for Art and Design once again. The voyage ahead is not to simply follow the route Karene set, or even champion her vision for the Art Department. What we need to do now, as Karene did 30 years ago, is to re-vision and re-invent the Center for Art and Design, to reset our course as we navigate into this new century. Karene taught us well; we will not be deterred, we will stand and fight for the Center for Art and Design! But there will always be the chair waiting beside the new captain’s desk, too.
Anne Hobday
VISITING Michelle Raspanti ‘12
ARTIST PROGRAM Michael Beirut
This year the Art Department brought a remarkable group of artists to the Capital District. The season began with preeminent graphic designer Michael Beirut, a principal at Pentagram, the highly sought after design firm in New York City. Michael described his love of design before he knew “it” existed as a profession. In the accompanying exhibition at Esther Massry Gallery, he stressed the significance of his signature notebooks in idea development. Next we heard from Patrick Meagher, an emerging artist involved in what is known as “relational aesthetics”, an approach to art that privileges social interaction and generates art through actual interpersonal dynamics by—for example— spontaneously creating an alternative art space out of an underground nightclub. Our third artist Valerie Hegarty pierced oil on canvas landscapes with sculptural interventions. For example, a 3-D landscape appears to pour out of a ruptured Hudson River School canvas. Next, we heard from evangelical Tim Rollins and K.O.S. (Kids of Survival). Rollins championed the work created by a group of artists who were originally part of a pilot educational program in the South Bronx. The internationally recognized collective is the longest running in the country and continues to grow today. Joan Linder, a subversive, irreverent, highly observant artist was our fifth visiting artist. She shared adventures of drawing in seedy bars and medical labs. Renowned photographer Abelardo Morell, master of large camera obscure images, spoke to a packed house on the final evening of the year’s program. Morell respects the traditional photographic process and continues to amaze viewers by creating camera spaces out of rooms overlooking the Empire State Building or Venice’s Grand Canal.
New Faculty We are pleased to announce the addition of two new faculty members this year: Anne Hobday, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design; and Dr. Robert R. Shane, Assistant Professor of Art History. Professor Hobday received her MFA in Graphic and Interactive Design from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. She is the recipient of numerous individual and team awards in graphic design, including a Gold Medal for her work published in Graphis New Talent Annual 2011. Her work has been represented in several other design publications, including HOW and Graphic Design USA.
Dr. Shane completed his MA and Ph.D. in Art History and Criticism, as well as an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Art and Philosophy at Stony Brook University. Dr. Shane has authored several articles and essays on modern and contemporary art and theory, including his contribution to the book The Art Museum (London: Phaidon). Both Professor Hobday and Dr. Shane bring their enthusiasm and innovative teaching to the classroom, and we are delighted to have them onboard.
Robert Shane
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JOURNAL “The main objective of Italy Journal: Drawing Through the Centuries was to keep a record—through drawings in our sketchbooks—of traveling to Rome and Florence over spring break. By making my sketchbook an appendage to my body, I was able to understand my surroundings and cement memories in a way a camera lens could not. During our time in Florence, we explored Florentine churches, Medici landmarks, and Italian food throughout the city. My sketchbook focuses on Florentine architecture, as it was very rustic and ornate, balancing effortlessly between delicacy and heaviness. Throughout my time in Italy, my level of experimentation with my drawings rose to a new intensity. While in Rome, we visited an array of museums, saw an overwhelming amount of ancient ruins, and consumed gelato like it was our job. Overall, I’d have to say that the immense metropolitan of Rome offered an incredible experience of viewing Roman and Renaissance art and architecture. Luckily, I kept a beefy sketchbook focused on recording my trips to these places. I can see a difference in the quality of my work as we made our way from Florence to Rome. My drawings opened up and I began to develop a language that not only defined me, but somehow complimented the Italian culture that I was experiencing.”
Pam Pouquette ‘14
Christina Strezenec, Drawing and Painting major
Christina Streznec ‘14 Chris Wilson “13
Michaelangelo in
ITALY
“I participated in the Special Topics: Studying Michelangelo in Italy class this semester. As a whole, the class is designed to teach us about Michelangelo’s life, influences and body of work and then give an on-site view of his work that is located in Florence or Rome, Italy. The ten of us that decided to apply and eventually enroll in the course chose to do so for many reasons. However, the biggest factor seemed to be the fact that for eight days we got to see Italy. Each one of us was required to pick a work of Michelangelo’s from a list of options and complete a presentation about it on-site in Italy. After we had all chosen our topics, we selected articles of merit and read them. From this we had to decide upon
a controversial topic that centered on our work. Finally, we would complete a presentation outline, much like an essay, that would encompass our research and use this to present wherever our work was in Italy. Everyday we were up at 7am and down at about midnight. For every sight that we saw, Dr. Flanigan gave us a brief statement about its historical significance, as well as how it related to Michelangelo. I gave my presentation in Florence on Michelangelo’s The Bacchus in the Museo di Nazionale Bargello (the Bargello Museum). I appreciated the work so much more after having researched it; it had newfound glory.” Erica Cotton, Graphic Design major
drawing a c r o s s
China Drawing Across China was a spring 2011 course led by Professors of Drawing, Ben Schwab and Scott Brodie, and Professor of Chinese History, Tong Xu, which culminated in a two week drawing and study tour to China. The course included meetings during the regular semester, to familiarize students with Chinese art and culture, and to practice on-site drawing and writing prior to leaving for China. The time spent in China centered around three major cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou. Drawing and writing on-site at various locations was the major focus of the study tour, although students visited major museums, shrines, and important cultural landmarks as well. “In the alleys or hutongs of Biejing, our first drawing session captured the feel of the maze of small homes and businesses that winded out beyond the lakes. After choosing a spot from which to draw and making progress on the drawings, we were taken by how friendly and supportive the Chinese people were towards us as artists. Many were eager to observe and gave a thumbs up to our efforts.” Rita Papandrea, Sculpture major
PAULA Patterson ‘11
“The trip to China opened my eyes to a culture that was incredibly different from our own. We traveled by foot much of the time, weaving through winding alleyways and wide avenues to reach our destinations. We explored a wide spectrum of culture, visiting both small local shops and eateries and monumenta locations such as the Forbidden City and Great Wall, the icons of Chinese history. Sitting and drawing in the streets and gardens helped me slow down and truly get in touch with the enviroment and people. With nothing to mind but the paper in my lap and the the scene before me, the location and the moment could completely sink into my brain. I can still go back to those places even now, through my sketches and through my own memories.” John Fisher, Graphic Design major
Jackie Sullivan ‘13
cortland Brennan ‘12 andi boyhan ‘12
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Chelsea Do (McGann), BS art ed/ sculpture, is teaching at Gloversville Enlarged School District as the middle school art teacher. Ashley Ridley, BFA studio art/BS art ed/ sculpture, is volunteering at a local community art center teaching children ages 5 to 17.
Danan Christensen, MS sculpture, currently teaches at Memorial Park Elementary School in Waterville, NY. Elizabeth Dubben, BFA photography and MBA 2009, has been the Director of Exhibitions at the Saratoga Arts Center since 2009 where she has developed arts programming and curated/juried exhibitions. In 2012 Elizabeth added Development Associate to her titles.
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Kyung Cozza, BFA sculpture/painting, is an art teacher and Choir Director of The Academy of Christian Leadership, Valatie, NY.
Brie Rosecrans, BFA sculpture/art ed, Current position: K-12 Art Teacher and Scenery Designer at Schroon Lake Central School, Schroon Lake, NY. Matthew Roth, MFA sculpture, currently runs a private art school, Roth School of Art, in Johnstown, NY.
Jennifer (Rausch) Girard, BS art ed/ sculpture, is teaching Studio Art, Drawing & Painting, and Digital Photography at Tamarac High School in Brunswick, NY. Heather Legault, BS art ed/sculpture, is teaching at Lincoln Elementary in the Schenectady City School District. Marilee Sousie, BFA drawing/painting and sculpture, BS art ed, is currently finishing her last semester at the University at Albany for her MFA, and works as a graduate assistant teaching 2-Dimensional Design.
Jack Shaefer, BFA sculpture, is working as a free-lance theme artist and independent contractor. Jac’s recent work was featured in the Hudson Valley Community College “Alumni Show 2010,” and The Moscow Ballet’s Grand Russian Nutcracker in 2010 and 2011.
2002
Colin Boyd, BFA sculpture, is exhibiting new work at Albany International Airport and Kidspace at Mass MOCA in 2012. Colin is currently serving on the board of directors of Collar Works, a non-profit art gallery in Troy, NY, and is Practical Arts Instructor at the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs. Patrick Cuffe, BFA sculpture, is a selfemployed craftsman.
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Erin McCaffrey, BFA sculpture, MFA sculpture from SUNY Albany, is a part-time art teacher at Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, NY. Aimee Tarasek, BFA sculpture, is an Adjunct Professor of Three-Dimensional Design at Pratt Munson Williams and Syracuse University. In 2011 Aimee exhibited in “Country, Culture and Geography” at the Collar Works Gallery, Troy, NY.
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Jesse Matulis, BFA sculpture, completed construction of his Cohoes, NY-based 5,000 s.f. cultural arts facility, The Foundry for Art Design + Culture.
Class of 2011 Rebekah Alexis, BFA graphic design, Schenectady, NY, has started her own design firm, Oupsi Design, LLC, in Albany. Nathan Banks, MS in art ed, is teaching art at the K-8 Florida Intercultural Academy Charter School, Hollywood, FL. David Cape, BFA graphic design, was first hired by Potratz Advertising, Schenectady, NY, and later moved to Overit Media, Albany. Andrew Cardish, BFA graphic design, was freelancing at Palio Communications, Saratoga Springs, NY, until he accepted a fulltime position at Potratz Advertising, Schenectady, NY, where he joined David Cape ’11, but eventually Andrew was hired back at Palio, as a Junior Art Director. Staci Chadwick, BS in art sd, is pursuing a Master’s degree in Early Literacy at the University at Albany.
Jeremy Chapline, BFA graphic design, was hired, together with Lee Dixon ’11, at Champlain Stone, Warrensburg, NY, where they joined Kayla Rozell ’09. Cassandra Crawford, BFA graphic design, was hired at Digital Imaging Technologies, Ballston Spa, NY, joining Megan Goss ’04. Melinda Crowther, BFA in printmaking and art education, is completing an MA in Printmaking at Saint Rose. Amy DeSio, BS in art ed, is teaching art in Saratoga Springs at Maple Avenue Middle School. This is a one-year leave position. Ellen Diker, BFA in drawing and art ed, is completing a Master’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of Bridgeport, CT.
Lee Dixon, BFA graphic design, was hired, together with Jeremy Chapline ’11, at Champlain Stone, Warrensburg, NY, where he also joins Kayla Rozell ’09. Samantha Dormandy, BFA graphic design, took a job with Lifetouch National School Studios, Albany, NY, then moved to Austin, TX, to seek new opportunities and is developing her Web design skills Holly Drawe, BFA graphic design, finished her Web internship at NYSERDA in Albany and was hired at Bauer Publishing’s Twist Magazine, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, joining Art Director, Diana Witkowski ’09. Emily (Palmer) Dunn, BS in art ed, is teaching art at Our Lady of Victory Elementary School in State College, PA.
Michael Fahey, BS in art ed, is pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology at The College of Saint Rose. Theresa Hayes, MS in art ed, taught art in Niskayuna from Spring-Fall 2011; and is now a full-time teacher’s assistant in 8th/9th grade math for the School at Northeast, Schenectady, an alternative school for students with persistent emotional disabilities. Gwen Ivins, BFA graphic design, is enjoying a temporary, full-time, freelance in-house with the Golub Corporation, Price Chopper Supermarkets, Advertising Department, Schenectady, NY. Emily Jahn, BFA graphic design, was hired at The Times Union, magazine division, Albany, NY, where she joins Colleen Ingerto ’10.
nICOLE hASSEL ‘14
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James Johnson, BFA sculpture, owns and operates a small art studio south of Rochester, NY. James Willis Studios opened in 2006 and focuses primarily on custom furniture and sculpture. James exhibits regionally at Coach Street Clay, The Shoe Factory in Rochester, as well as displaying his work in local businesses and at art festivals.
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Ann Marie Scott (Montois), BS studio art, sculpture/painting, is represented by the Lyman-Eyer Gallery, Provincetown, MA. Exhibiting member of the Provincetown Art Association Museum and the Salmagundi Club in New York City.
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Bill Bergman., BS sculpture, is Woodshop Supervisor for the Architecture Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
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Matthew Briggs, BFA sculpture, is currently a Senior Media Specialist at Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA.
Lindsey Janis, BFA graphic design, was hired at Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation, Amsterdam, NY, and also works with their sister company, Signature Brands, Ocala, FL, on brands such as: Betty Crocker, Cake Mate, Paas Easter Kits, Pumpkin Masters, and Popcorn Expressions. Anne Jensen, BFA graphic design, moved to Austin, TX and was hired at TWG Plus Educated Marketing. One of her designs has already been entered in the Higher Education Design Awards. And, she has accepted a new job a junior web designer at Volusion, an award winning eCommerce firm. Lauren Kennedy, BFA graphic design, was hired at Abercrombie and Fitch, Columbus, OH. Mark Komondor, BFA graphic design, was hired by Jenna Mowat St. Clair ’07, at AngioDynamics, Latham, NY, in a full-time temporary position.
Jonna Massaroni, BFA graphic design, took over the internship of Nikki Steeprock ’12 at the end of the summer, at Motiv, in Boston and has since moved up to full-time freelance. Angela (Rappocio) Pinkel, MS in art ed, was a long-term sub in Schoharie Central Schools, NY, and is now regularly substitute teaching in Bethlehem Central Schools, NY. Megan Reed, BFA graphic design, moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she had enjoyed her internship summer 2010 and was hired at One Trick Pony, Hammonton, NJ, a full service, advertising, branding and interactive agency. Tom Rey, BFA graphic design, was pleased to join the Drawing Across China study tour with the St. Rose Art Department, before heading home to the Syracuse area.
Thomas Lail, BS, studio art, is Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Hudson Valley Community College, Troy., NY. “The World We Have Lost,” a solo exhibition of recent large-scale collages, will be on view at Masters & Pelavin, NYC, April–May 2012.
Jesse Schaller, BFA graphic design, won a College Student NORI Award and was hired full-time at Spiral Design Studio, Cohoes, NY. Jesse has continued to work closely with Jeanne Flanagan at the Esther Massry Gallery on various design jobs. Tim Schneider, BFA graphic design, was hired as a full time designer at AdCorp Media Group, Irvington, NY. Leslie Searles, BFA graphic design, won a College Student NORI Award and was named a semifinalist in the international competition, 2011 Adobe Design Achievement Awards. She held a summer internship at Trampoline Design, Glens Falls, NY, and accepted a full-time position at Spiral Design Studio, LLC, Cohoes, NY, in October, joining Jesse Schaller, ‘11.
Kat Simao, BFA graphic design, is an assistant designer at TIME For Kids magazine, TIME Inc., NY, NY, designing a monthly family edition for the Nook. Aprille Tweedie, BS in art ed, is pursuing an MA in Painting at Saint Rose. Dan Tynan, BFA graphic design, after returning from the fabulous Drawing Across China study tour with the St. Rose Art Department, was hired at Fathom, NYC, a subsidiary of Doyle Dane Bernbach. Kristen Zarzycki, BFA graphic design, worked as a Studio Assistant for Shanna Murray, Fairport, NY, before moving back to the Albany area to accept a position at New York Press and Graphics.
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Exhibitions 2 0 1 2 – 2 0 1 3 Art & Design Faculty Show June 1–September 7 Ellen Driscoll FastForwardFossil September 23–December 9
da y s a r t information
Credits Faculty Advisor and Editor: Ann Breaznell Designer: Meg Greene Writers: Art Department Faculty Photographers: Various
We will be offering tours of our art facilities and portfolio reviews on the following days: October 13 November 3, 10 December 1,8 January 2
Karene Faul Alumni Exhibition June 7–September 6
Please contact Admissions for a reservation and more information: 518.454.5150 toll free number: 1.800.637.8556
Senior Show April 6–18 Graduate Show May 5-10
Visit us on our web site: http://academic.strose.edu/academic/art/
Bi POLAR: Journeys to the Ends of the Earth-Janet Biggs, Elise Engler, S. Itty Neuhaus January 20–March 1