Faculty art display in Hewes Library

By: Sarah Sherry
Contributing Writer

The Monmouth College art faculty presents its “Biennial Art Exhibition,” which is on display in the Len G. Everett Gallery, located on the top floor of the Hewes Library, until March 23. This exhibit is free and open during regular library hours. There will be a closing reception from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, March 23.

“What we’re doing is a good way for the art faculty to stay active in the studio and to have students see professors as working artists,” says Stacy Lotz, chair of the art department. The displays by Lotz are “Genetic Engineering: 19 Years of Progress,” a mixed media piece consisting of various slides, and “Corn – The Monument Series: Greenie, Young, Mature, Seed,” a sculpture installation made of steel surrounded by real dirt. Lotz has always been fascinated with corn and its “significance and aesthetic qualities.” “The Monument Series describes these cumulative experiences,” Lotz concludes.

Lecturer Stephanie Baugh, who specializes in art education, has acrylic paintings hung on the walls of the gallery and a display entitled “Handmade Books,” which are various sizes of books in an assortment of colors and textures made from hand made paper. Baugh says, “The book form presents a different kind of experience for viewers.”

Brian Baugh, an assistant professor of art who teaches painting and graphic design, says, “The style of my work comes from my interest in the art of the past.” His contribution to the faculty exhibit consists of oil paintings and graphite drawings. One of Baugh’s drawings, “Serapion” has an intriguing mix of religious imagery and a large skull in the middle of the piece.

This exhibit also features other items from instructors of the art department, including stoneware ceramic bowls from Cheryl Meeker, oil paintings from Tyler Hennings, photographs from Steve Ingram and watercolor paintings from Mary Phillips, curator of college art collections. Meeker says, “This is the best part of being a clay instructor – sharing.”

If interested in purchasing a piece of work, please contact the artist directly.