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Art Gallery Opens with Selections From the Permanent Collection

August 29, 2011

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MACOMB, IL – The opening exhibition in the Western Illinois University Art Gallery is "Selections from the Permanent Collection: Science, Technology and Art, which is on display through Sept. 22. A public reception is set for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Art Gallery.

Guest-curated by students in Western's multidisciplinary museum studies degree program, this exhibition features works that in some way reflect the University's 2011-2012 campus theme: Science and Technology: Discover, Innovate, Create. There is a wide range of two and three-dimensional media, including paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and various metals on display.

Curators – graduate students Todd DeDecker (Hillsdale, IL) and Lauren Sciascia (Rock Island, IL), and Summer 2011 alumnae Catherine Litwino (Bettendorf, IA) and Monae Verbeke (Orion, IL) – worked as a team to produce the exhibition and became actively engaged in the various aspects of exhibition development, including overall theme development; art selection; layout and installation; didactics and labeling; educational activities and programming; public relations; and marketing.

"Art and science have worked together since the dawn of human kind. Most of what is created in each field could not have been formed without influences of the other. Artists, scientists and engineers have all developed simultaneously; and due to the advancements in technology, subjects such as chemistry, biology, architecture, engineering and creative development, have grown and evolved to meet the needs of a developing society," according to the curators.

The exhibition includes more than 40 diverse artworks from 31 artists, including an etching and a watercolor (1934) from the New Deal Allocation; serigraph prints by Mexican artists Iseo Noyola and Raquel Huerta; watercolors by former WIU art faculty Bruce Bobick; mixed media collages by late alumnus Warren H. Anderson; lithographs by Paul Wunderlich and Michael Barnes; and WIU Professor Emeritus Fred Jones' serigraph from his Western Illinois Portfolio and a sketchbook from his study at Atelier 17 in Paris (1979).

The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is open free to the public from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays during exhibitions. For more information, call John Graham, gallery curator, at (309) 298-1587, email JR-Graham@wiu.edu, or visit wiu.edu/ArtGallery.

A list of the artworks on display follows:

Archie Lawn (Roland Grass)
"Old Law"
serigraph, 1980
from Western Illinois Portfolio, 1980
Western Illinois Folio Press, Fred Jones
Permanent Collection – Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Joan Mirò (Spanish, 1893 - 1983)
"Tryptique pour le XXeme Siècle" (Triptych for the Twentieth Century)
color lithograph, H. C., 6/25
Courtesy University Union
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Brian Paulsen, Grand Forks, ND
"Bridging Buildings"
plastic engraving, 1996
Purchase Award - Harper National Print & Drawing Exhibition, 1997
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

James W. Davis; (American) (Department of Art faculty, 1969 - 1981)
"Sky/Mound Series: Re-Entry"
pencil/ink drawing, 1971
Gift of George Irwin
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Ben Mahmoud
"Image 3V32"
silkscreen, 1972
Gift of George Irwin
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Sir Eduardo Paolozzi; (Scottish, 1924 - 2005)
Title page from "Universal Electronic Vacuum" portfolio (10)
silkscreen, 1967
Gift of George Irwin
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Ann Rundall
"Bridges (Buscaglia)"
batik/ink
Gift of Patricia Hutinger
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Nolan Preece, Reno, NV
"Pasticcio #1"
intaglio with chine colle, 1994
Purchase Award - Harper National Print & Drawing Exhibition, 1995
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"Rte. 66 Radio Days, U.S. 66, Missouri"
Prismacolor pencil
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Edouard Leon Cortes; (French, 1882 - 1969)
'Vue de la Republique, Le Soir" (An Evening View of a Square in Paris)
oil on canvas, 1927
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Vandemark
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Matt Zumbo (WIU Alumni, 1976)
"The Bigger Picture"
mixed media on paper, 1991
(This artwork was used as an illustration for a brochure, "The Hare and Tortise Revisited: The Businessman's Guide to Continuous Quality Improvement," published by the American Society for Quality Control.)
Gift of the Artist, 2000, Reproduction Rights retained by the Artist
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Robert Enkey
"Wall Pillow Baby Number Two"
stuffed linen, sisal, acrylic, and doll fragments, 1970
Gift of George and Renee Mavigliano
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Tim Schroll (Colchester, Illinois)
"Generations"
b/w photograph, 2009
Fourth Place, Tri States Public Radio Purchase Award
"The Photograph as an Art Object" 19th Triennial Photographic Competition
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Bruce Bobick; (American, b. 1941) (Department of Art faculty, 1968 - 1976)
"The Gypsy's Bean Tapestry"
watercolor on paper, 1977
Gift of Nils and Mimi Young
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Brooke Sindewald (Alumna, 2004)
"Unhealthy Prescription"
copper, 2004
Third Place, Bill and Jo Sanders Purchase Award
2004 Annual Juried Student Awards Show
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Robert Middaugh; (American, 1935 - 2011)
"Key Box'
acrylic on board, 1992
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Robert Middaugh; (American, 1935 - 2011)
"Eclipse"
acrylic on board, 1993
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Michael Barnes
"Invasive Species II"
lithograph, 2007
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Michael Barnes
"The Race to the End"
lithograph, 2007
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Debbie Kaspar
"Untitled"
watercolor on paper, 1974
Gift of Bruce Bobick; Bruce Bobick Purple Max et al Watercolor Collection
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Marcia Bean Hansen
"Untitled"
watercolor on paper, 1974
Gift of Bruce Bobick; Bruce Bobick Purple Max et al Watercolor Collection
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Carolyn (Carol) Cook-Fauble (Alumna; B.A. 1968; M.A. 1972)
"Untitled"
watercolor on paper, 1973
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Paul Wunderlich; (German, 1927 - 2010)
"Untitled, VII, 3(2)"; from the portfolio, "The Song of Songs Which is Solomon's"
color lithograph, 1970
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Paul Wunderlich; (German, 1927 - 2010)
"Untitled, 4,5"; from the portfolio, "The Song of Songs Which is Solomon's"
color lithograph, 1970
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Frederick (Fred) Jones; (Welsh-American, b. 1940)
"Atelier 17 Sketchbook - Fred Jones"
spiral notebook with ink, pencil; 1979
Gift of the artist
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery
This notebook by Professor Emeritus Fred Jones (Department of Art, 1968 - 2000) documents the artist's experiences when he attended Atelier 17, Paris, France in 1979. Atelier 17 is a highly influential, internationally renowned, experimental print studio founded in Paris in 1927 by Stanley William Hayter (British, 1901 - 1988).
"Atelier 17" now has a presence in both Paris and New York and continues to foster international exchange of ideas exploring printmaking.

Susan McMurray (Alumna, 2005)
"Relics of a Lava-Soaked Culture"
stoneware, electro-plated copper; 2004
Second Place, Bill and Jo Sanders Purchase Award
2005 Annual Juried Student Awards Show
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"Even Pin Ups Grow Old"
floated montage (collage) mixed media; n.d.
Gift of Brian Anderson, son of Warren Anderson
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"Pie Town Revisited"
floated montage (collage) mixed media; n.d.
Gift of Brian Anderson, son of Warren Anderson
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"Moline"
floated montage (collage) mixed media; n.d.
Gift of Brian Anderson, son of Warren Anderson
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"My Favorite Grille (1935 Ford)"
Prismacolor pencil, 1986
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"A Mighty Thirst, Ft. Bowie A. T. 1976, 1958"
floated montage (collage) mixed media; n.d.
Gift of Brian Anderson, son of Warren Anderson
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Warren H. Anderson; (American, 1925 - 2005) (Alumnus, B.S. 1950)
"Fueled by Law"
floated montage (collage) mixed media; n.d.
Gift of Brian Anderson, son of Warren Anderson
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Greta Zakrzewska; (Polish-American, b.1980) (Alumna, BA 2002)
"T V Mom"
mixed media, ceramic, found objects; 2002
Gift of Patricia Hutinger
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Bruce Bobick; (American, b. 1941) (Department of Art faculty, 1968 - 1976)
"Vitreons and Sclera"
watercolor on paper, 1968
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William Burton
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Bruce Bobick; (American, b. 1941) (Department of Art faculty, 1968 - 1976)
"Aztec Calendar"
watercolor on paper, c. 1970
Gift of Sylvesta (Sally) Wassum
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Iseo Noyola (Mexican)
"Informacion" (Information or Knowledge)
From "demandas del pueblo" ("demands of the people")
serigraph, 1996; from a portfolio of 18 serigraph prints by 18 Mexican artists - by Convencion Metropolitana de Artistas Y Trabajadores de la Cultura.
Courtesy Casa Latina
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Raquel Huerta (Mexican)
"Techo (Housing)"
From "Demandas Del Pueblo" ("Demands Of The People")
serigraph, 1996; from a portfolio of 18 serigraph prints by 18 Mexican artists - by Convencion Metropolitana de Artistas Y Trabajadores de la Cultura.
Courtesy Casa Latina
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Tim Mather (American, b.1943)
"Untitled"
stoneware, velvet; c. 1968
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

John Glick (American, b. 1938)
"Platter"
stoneware, elecro-plated copper; c. 1968
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Tim Flynn (Alumnus, 1978)
"Untitled"
mixed media, wire, cord, found objects; 1978
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Konstantin Milonadis (Ukrainian-American, b. 1926)
"Untitled Kinetic Construction"
stainless steel, 1968
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Howard Langdon (Willis) Brown (American, 1905 - 1975)
"Along the Calumet"
etching, ed. 20/50; c. 1934
New Deal Allocation
Courtesy General Services Administration (GSA) Washington, D.C.
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

Ellsworth Young (American, 1866 - 1952)
"LaSalle Street Bridge"
watercolor, October 10, 1934
New Deal Allocation
Courtesy General Services Administration (GSA) Washington, D.C.
Permanent Collection - Western Illinois University Art Gallery

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