A new exhibition will see the return of two Brock University graduates showcasing their artwork and creative research in the space where they once studied.<\/p>\n
Beneath the Skin runs from Tuesday, Nov. 30 to Saturday, Dec. 18 featuring participating artists and Studio Art graduates Rea Kelly (BA ’21) and Angelina Turner (BA ’21). The opening reception will be held Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Visual Arts Gallery and Student Exhibition Space at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA).<\/p>\n
The exhibition examines themes related to human anatomy and the psyche with the intention of encouraging audiences to delve deeper into their physical and emotional identities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe theme of my work is rooted in challenging the viewer\u2019s perception of how portraits, and even \u2018selfies\u2019 as an extension, are typically used to understand an outward appearance, status and social identity,” said Kelly. “Instead, my work focuses on the internal lived experience.”<\/p>\n
Turner said she took images of anatomy and intertwined them with other natural organisms to highlight the concept of interdependence in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany members of society, especially since the rise of smart technology, speak to feelings of loneliness and isolation,” she said. “But we aren\u2019t alone, and I hope through my work I can show that to viewers.”<\/p>\n
The Visual Arts Gallery and Student Exhibition Space is located on the first floor of the MIWSFPA at 15 Artists\u2019 Common in downtown St. Catharines. The gallery is open to the Brock community and wider public Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. (September through April).<\/p>\n
Brock students and staff are encouraged to RSVP through ExperienceBU<\/a> to attend the exhibition and opening reception. All Brock University protocols apply including mandatory full COVID-19 vaccination and masks for all visitors. Community visitors are asked to enter the building through the main entrance for check-in at the Security desk.<\/p>\n