Written by Abbey Williams \/\/ Photo provided by Edgar Cardiel <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Art and Design Department has curated a showcase of work by alumni, faculty and staff spanning the century. The exhibit, Centennial: Reflecting on 100 Years of Art and Design, has been open since Oct. 23 and will conclude Nov. 16. This showcase is part of Harding\u2019s yearlong Centennial celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professor of art and design John Keller said current art students could gather ideas from the showcase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor art majors, seeing the art of people that went to Harding before is probably no more significant than studying famous art,\u201d Keller said. \u201cBut it\u2019s still seeing what\u2019s been done in the past because in the end, the more you know about art, the more it generates new ideas.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harding alumna Chelsea Baber is among those who submitted art for the exhibition. Baber submitted a piece she made at Harding titled \u201cThe Smell of Coffee.\u201d Baber said the collection of all the different art pieces submitted is encouraging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was thrilled to have it accepted into the exhibition,\u201d Baber said. \u201cI think it\u2019s really exciting and encouraging to see different works submitted throughout the years at Harding, and I\u2019m looking forward to seeing the exhibition this coming weekend.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harding alumna Amanda Beller has two works displayed in the exhibition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy work is oil painting over mixed media collage, usually of vintage materials, like paper and fabric,\u201d Beller said. \u201cI paint on wood primarily.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beller said people can learn from seeing art shows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think it is valuable to see how artists\u2019 work has grown and developed over the years,\u201d Beller said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior Olivia Williams said she values the fact that alumni still have a place here after graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe art department has always felt like a family to me, so I think this show is just a natural extension,\u201d Williams said. \u201cIt is comforting to know that even once I graduate, there will still be a place for me in the department I love so much. I can only imagine alumni feel similarly.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williams said the exhibition is also a way for current students to see the department\u2019s past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think keeping Harding alumni in contact with current students is very important in the art department,\u201d Williams said. \u201cIt is a way for current students to see where the department came from and for the former students to see where it\u2019s going.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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