Meeting Of Makers, Merging of Space will be on exhibit from Jan. 24 – Feb. 22 in the Clara M. Eagle Main Gallery. This non-traditional, multidisciplinary exhibition is curated by Alex Bridges and Rachel Beer and features works by:
Laura Berman, whose work can be viewed at laurabermanprojects.com/art
Nandini Chirimar, whose work can be viewed at nandinichirimar.com
Lauren Kussro, whose work can be viewed at laurenkussro.com
Masha Ryskin, whose work can be viewed at masharyskin.com/prints.html
Marilee Salvator, whose work can be viewed at marileedsalvator.com/installations/unfolding
Claire Whitehurst, whose work can be viewed at clairewhitehurst.com/work/prints
Al Wong, whose work can be viewed at alwongart.com/works-on-paper/
Holly Wong, whose work can be viewed at hollywongart.com
The exhibit demonstrates the importance of connection within creative communities and the generative potentials of using collaboration as a tool. By resisting the commonly romanticized trope of the isolated artist, Meeting of Makers recognizes the ways that artists can learn from each other, inspires creative connection and come together in new ways.
The University Galleries visitor hours for spring 2023 are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information about the Department of Art & Design please visit murraystate.edu/art or follow them on Instagram at instagram.com/murraystateart/. Admission to the galleries is free and open to the public.