CAZENOVIA — The Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall at 6 Sullivan St. opened its second exhibition of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 20.
The show, titled “This Land,” celebrates the natural landscape as captured by seven artists through photography, painting, sculpture, and drawing.
The exhibition, which runs through Nov. 28, 2022, features the work of CNY artists Karen J Burns, Wayne Daniels, Mary Gaylord Loy, John Loy, Mary Padgett, Laura Reeder, and Leigh Yardley. The 28 pieces on display range in size from small paintings to large sculptural works measuring over 10 ft. in length.
According to Art Gallery Director Jennifer Pepper, M.F.A., the works are inspired not only by Central New York vistas but also by the coastlines of Maine and Oregon. Some of the works were made directly from earthen materials.
“As the director of the art gallery, it is important for me to bring on professional artists that not only work in traditional modes of representation but [also] innovative ones,” said Pepper. “I believe the curated works in this particular exhibition do just that. It’s an excellent selection of artists working in diverse ways. In our annual exhibition cycles, it’s my job to bring to campus, and our region, diversity in modes of working, not only for our students but all our gallery visitors.”
The show debuted on Oct. 20 with an opening artist lecture series followed by a reception for the artists and a poetry reading featuring three Cazenovia College educators— poets Campbell Copland and David Waite and writer Jennifer Sweet.
“Poetry is an immensely creative art form that sometimes is rarely heard and shared directly by a poet to a community,” said Pepper. “The art gallery is a perfect venue to bring these two creative forms together – the spoken word with the visual arts. . . We’re so lucky to have such talent on campus teaching our students. It is my hope that through this selection of works, students and community gain inspiration to look and respond to the landscape, especially during this spectacular time of year.”
Located at the corner of Sullivan and Seminary streets in Cazenovia, the Cazenovia College Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m., and by appointment. The gallery is closed for Thanksgiving recess from Nov. 21-27. All exhibitions and receptions at the gallery are free, open to the public, and handicapped accessible.
To learn more about the Art Gallery in Reisman Hall, visit cazenovia.edu/art-and-theatre/art-gallery-reisman-hall or contact Pepper at [email protected].
