The annual GCC Fine Arts Student Exhibition is back at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery. This year’s show, titled Elements & Principles, will demonstrate the skills the students have learned throughout their art classes. Emphasizing work in observation, abstraction, mixed-media, portraiture and developing artistic imagination, this display has something for everyone. Over 75 pieces are presented in this exhibition.
The title refers to the fundamentals that every craftsperson must learn in their artistic journey. The combination of these building blocks is essential to creating a work of art. Every artist decides what rules to embrace and which to reject in pursuit of their personal artistic style. The elements of art are the basic building blocks and include color, line, shape, form, value, texture and space. The principles of design are how those building blocks are arranged. What make up the principles of art are contrast, rhythm, proportion, balance, unity, emphasis, movement and variety.
This year, students were asked to submit their own work for the exhibit. Some of these artists were inspired to create abstract artwork in both concept and execution. Many were influenced by the beauty in their environment, finding inspiration in plant life, landscapes and the human figure. Works will be on display from the 3D design and the ceramics classes once again. These provide examples of the coil method in building clay vessels, carving methods in making tiles and sculpture techniques for the clay animal project. The texture of the artworks and the vibrancy of the glazes draw you in. Both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks displayed show an attention to detail and a fondness for the craft.
Elements & Principles runs through April 6, 2023. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Follow the Roz Steiner Art Gallery Facebook and Instagram pages for more updates and information.
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