2008 Woodie Awards
Imaginative Artwork
SRU students showcase artistic talents for annual show
By Colin McGuire
Rocket Life/A&E Editor
Issue date: 3/18/05 Section: Entertainment
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But which is it? In the end, does it really matter? Or, if we get into a discussion of that nature, are we just going to end up going in circles, like trying to find an answer to the age old "which came first, the chicken or the egg" conundrum? Perhaps this argument is best left to cultural historians, sociologists and art critics. However, for the next month, Slippery Rock University students will have their own chance to make that call.
The Annual Student Art Show began with its opening reception Thursday night. The reception was held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gallery 164 Bookstore, located at 164 S. Main St. in downtown Slippery Rock. The 2004 Art Show was also held at Gallery 164. The students' works will be on display through April 15.
In what is called a "jurored show" in the world of art, SRU selected Jesse Amar, chairperson of the art department at Thiel College, to be the juror for the 2005 show. Amar judged the entries earlier this week, awarding first-, second- and third-place honors, in addition to two honorable mention nods.
Kaycee McCormick took first-place for her series of three black and white photographs titled "Wide Open Ahead." The series featured photographs of herself donning a white dress while standing in an open field.
Kyle Milne was awarded second-place for his sculpture titled "Pipe Dream," a piece that featured a wooden base topped with a metal pipe. Severed rings of metal were attached to the main pipe to create an almost wind effect-like appearance. Third-place was awarded to Derek Palladino for a photograph.
Adam Smith received honorable mention for his sculptural reliquary, "Soldiers of Misfortune." Smith's work featured a fortress surrounded by armed guards (actually toy soldiers) protecting the item at the heart of the fortress, a jar filled with the heads of baby dolls and a blood-like liquid. Brian Badac, a junior art education major, also received honorable mention for his untitled work. Badac's piece was composed of about 150 nails welded together to form a ring spanning 2 feet in diameter. Badac said he hopes those who view his work realize the effort it takes to design a work of art.
