Founding Collection of Art
Whatever art offered the men and women of previous eras, what it offers our own, it seems to me, is space – a certain breathing room for the spirit. — John Updike
Inspired by the spirit of creative expression, University of Houston-Clear Lake believes in and supports programs that expose both students and the community to new ideas and mediums that foster creativity and a sense of community. In short, art matters at UHCL. In addition, art matters at UH-Clear Lake Pearland Campus as well. To this end, UHCL made it a priority to interject art into the new Pearland campus by establishing the UH-Clear Lake Pearland Campus Founding Collection of Art. This collection is a natural extension of Pearland’s artistic community, the cornerstone of which is the Pearland Art League, established with the support of Pearland Mayor Tom Reid. Leveraging the community’s interest in art, the university reached out to artists in Pearland and its surrounding communities to obtain works of art that reflect the artistic spirit of the area. Artists from Pearland, The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, UHCL, UHCL Pearland Campus, Alvin Community College, San Jacinto College-South, and public and private high schools in Pearland were encouraged to submit pieces for consideration. The pieces were juried and the effort resulted in a collection that contains a variety of mediums including photography, fiber, acrylic, watercolor and oil. The artwork was created by Pearland residents, UHCL students, UHCL alumni, TAACCL members and Alvin Community College employees. The collection celebrates art and creativity, enhances the campus aesthetic, and recognizes the artists.
People become exposed to and involved with art in numerous ways – most importantly through art appreciation and artistic expression and creation. Art exhibitions and collections in particular offer opportunities for art appreciation to entire communities. This form of involvement not only benefits the individual, as he or she is challenged cognitively to interpret art, but the public as well, as social networks are built around the shared art experience. Since its inception in 1974, University of HoustonClear Lake has demonstrated its commitment to the arts and art appreciation. Year after year, the university hosts exhibits of fine art from the local community and around the world. From the annual art show and sale; exhibits of student, alumni and community art in the gallery; to international initiatives like UHCL Art Consortium, UHCL art programming allows students, faculty and community members here and abroad to enrich their lives through the profound beauty of art.
I am pleased to add the UH-Clear Lake Pearland Campus Founding Collection of Art to this list. The collection reflects the university’s continued commitment to the arts. It is a collection that uniquely reflects the artistic spirit of the community in which it is permanently exhibited. And, it provides access to art to those visiting the UH-Clear Lake Pearland Campus – access for some who might otherwise not be exposed to the exceptional pieces exhibited here. Art matters at University of Houston-Clear Lake, and now at UH-Clear Lake Pearland Campus.
William A. Staples President
Alberto Alanis “Portrait of a Lizard” Digital Photography UH-Clear Lake Student
Alberto Alanis “Scattering Flight” Digital Photography UH-Clear Lake Student
Wilma Clay Boone “A Chromatic Studies with Red” Fiber UH-Clear Lake Alumna, UH-Clear Lake Student
Denise Caliva “Pendulum” Acrylic on Canvas Pearland Resident, Pearland Art League Member
Tak Chan “Window in Egypt” Photography UH-Clear Lake Employee
Sandra Derrick “The Farrier” Oil UH-Clear Lake Alumna, Pearland Resident, Pearland Art League Member
Peihong Endris “Fairyland” Chinese Watercolor on Rice Paper Pearland Resident
Lorie Garcia “Amigas” Screen Print UH-Clear Lake Student
J. Gonzalez-Reinhart “Going Up or Down?” Photography UH-Clear Lake Alumnus, UH-Clear Lake Student
Peter Janecke “Fly Away” Digital Photography The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Peter Janecke “Sans Midriff ” Digital Photography The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Marelene Llanes “Why” Oil on Canvas The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Alexandra Nemeth “Fall Color Fence Reflections” Chromogenic Photograph The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Alexandra Nemeth “Wavy Reflections” Chromogenic Photograph The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Laszlo Perlaky “Midday Dance” Chromogenic Photograph The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Laszlo Perlaky “Orange Dance” Chromogenic Photograph The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Ana Ramos “9th Symphony” Acrylic The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Shannon Raygoza “Pear-ed” Acrylic on Canvas Pearland Resident
Victor Raygoza “Silk Nude” Acrylic Pearland Resident
Ted Shaw “Lightspeak” Mixed Media Pearland Resident
Jeremy Smith “Pompeii” Digital Photography UH-Clear Lake Alumnus, UH-Clear Lake Student, Pearland Resident, Pearland High School Teacher
Sally Stubbs “Leaves” (1 of 25) Digital Photography The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Sally Stubbs “Shadows” (1 of 25) Digital Photography The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Member
Saralene Tapley “Bryan” Acrylic Alvin Community College Employee
Saralene Tapley “Mermaid” Acrylic Alvin Community College Employee
Lynn Williams “Another Opening” Fiber Pearland Resident
Lynn Williams “The Red Target” Fiber Pearland Resident
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