Where is the naked man when the chair is empty? JACK KOPPERT ’21 I began obsessively painting myself nude during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the obligations of my professional hairstyling career, I was able to invest in a fresher passion, painting figures from life. The problem: everyone was in isolation. This was […]
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What happens when innate, creative impulse blends with personal and cultural histories? Japanese artists began making kirié or paper cut works in the early 7th century CE, when the tradition was introduced from China. At the same time, washi—paper made from plant matter, usually mulberry bark—was also introduced to Japan from the Asian continent. Originally […]
How does cultural legacy influence innovation? From the Meiji period (1868-1912) to the present day, the Yoshida family has carried forward a printmaking tradition rooted in the aesthetics of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1867) and that depicted transient pleasures and everyday life of the urban population. Beginning […]
How can artists become catalysts for transcultural learning and creative innovation? Urushi: exploring the chromacosm showcases the tradition and versatility of urushi, a millenia-old Japanese lacquer tradition that is renowned for its luminosity, elegance, and remarkable durability. This exhibition features work by Vietnamese-born urushi artist Nhat Tran. It showcases the artist’s creative arc that began […]
Can space be a medium? MAYBE I CALL THEM LEAVES leave as isleave aloneleave outlet go, let beleave nothingleave somethingleave emptydropself-leavefall into, out ofleave a trace, leakleave behind, to leave, leave,leaveone leave after anotherleave of my lifeleaves, pagesleave is a verbaction verbRichard Serra’s verb lista manifesto of leaving two leaves, three leaves, four leaves more leaves?drop, […]
How can creativity help to build community? Gathering Currents brings together the creative work of Otterbein faculty & staff artists, whose practices carry stories, questions, and imagery across multiple disciplines and media. Visitors are invited to explore the work in this exhibition as both creative expressions of individuals and as currents that gather and shape our […]