This month’s student exhibition at the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts Gallery is a beautiful culmination of the hard work and talent of IU South Bend’s student artists.
“I think this group of work is great,” said Katie Swiental, an IUSB sophomore. “The figurative work, great graphic art, and I really appreciate the multi-media.”
Valorie Burch is a non-traditional student majoring in graphic design who plans to graduate in December. The achievement of her BFA is the culmination of her long held dream.
“I would like to own my own design firm,” said Burch. “When I came back to school I decided to do what I always wanted to do.”
Burch feels her experience at IUSB has expanded her horizons and she has definitely benefitted from the wonderful professors. Burch’s displays include claymation, a pop-up book, brochures, bottles, and more.
Paul Jude Guillaume was heavily influenced by the loss of his best friend, a loss that thrust him into a place of confusion.
“Death opened my eyes that I needed compassion in everything,” Guillaume said.
The series of photographs that Guillaume brought to the exhibition is his study in the struggle for compassion and is a project he completed solely for this show. He has been accepted to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Collette Dunlap’s contribution to the show is a representation depicting the study of body and form. She hasn’t yet decided if she will pursue graduate school or try to find a job within the community.
“It would be cool to influence and open minds of the next generation.”
These students are examples of the tremendous talent in the IUSB community. Students will have the opportunity to experience the artwork for about two weeks. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The exhibit will run through April 21.
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