2008 Woodie Awards
Multimedia masterpieces now in Iowa Hall gallery
David Wise
Issue date: 3/23/06 Section: A&E
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Currently on display in the Iowa Hall Gallery are art pieces created by University of Iowa Master of Fine Arts students. The artwork is created from a variety of media, including metal and found objects, filling the gallery and the display case located in the hallway.
"Big Ring" by Satomi Kawai sits in the corner of the display. Made of taminated plywood and cultured pearl the contrast of colors and textures is striking.
A futuristic double ring with a blue gem by Yoko Naguchi is in the case as well. Another eye-catcher of Naguchi's is a spiral ring made of sterling silver.
Jason Messier made many pins using silver and laser transfers. His pieces are patriotic and contain some dramatic images. One, entitled "9-11," is a tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 catastrophe.
Nathan Klintz created a stunning chess set out of bronze. With its primal images and organic curves, the set has a primal feel to it.
Inside the gallery are some larger works. Along one wall is "Half Half II" by John Manion. Made from beeswax and set on a long wood shelf, one sculpture displaying a sad expression is repeated multiple times.
In the middle of the gallery is a sculpture entitled "Youth of Tomorrow" by John Hansin. The piece is made from wood, canvas and copper. The wood creates a sense that the youth is free and the copper portrays a feeling that adulthood is near. The copper covering the mouth of the child evokes a sense that the youth of tomorrow is silenced by duty and responsibility.
The exhibit is on display until March 27 in the Iowa Hall Gallery. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. and during all events in Ballantyne Auditorium.
"Big Ring" by Satomi Kawai sits in the corner of the display. Made of taminated plywood and cultured pearl the contrast of colors and textures is striking.
A futuristic double ring with a blue gem by Yoko Naguchi is in the case as well. Another eye-catcher of Naguchi's is a spiral ring made of sterling silver.
Jason Messier made many pins using silver and laser transfers. His pieces are patriotic and contain some dramatic images. One, entitled "9-11," is a tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 catastrophe.
Nathan Klintz created a stunning chess set out of bronze. With its primal images and organic curves, the set has a primal feel to it.
Inside the gallery are some larger works. Along one wall is "Half Half II" by John Manion. Made from beeswax and set on a long wood shelf, one sculpture displaying a sad expression is repeated multiple times.
In the middle of the gallery is a sculpture entitled "Youth of Tomorrow" by John Hansin. The piece is made from wood, canvas and copper. The wood creates a sense that the youth is free and the copper portrays a feeling that adulthood is near. The copper covering the mouth of the child evokes a sense that the youth of tomorrow is silenced by duty and responsibility.
The exhibit is on display until March 27 in the Iowa Hall Gallery. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. and during all events in Ballantyne Auditorium.