{"id":4785,"date":"2014-11-06T16:48:22","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T16:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/jsuflash\/?p=4785"},"modified":"2014-11-06T16:48:22","modified_gmt":"2014-11-06T16:48:22","slug":"jsu-professors-are-masters-of-the-fine-arts-in-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/theflash\/index.php\/2014\/11\/06\/jsu-professors-are-masters-of-the-fine-arts-in-show\/","title":{"rendered":"JSU Professors are \u2018Masters of the Fine Arts\u2019 in show"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Taylor Bembery
\n<\/strong>Associate Editor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jackson State University Department of Art presents their annual Art Faculty Show and it is definitely a sight to see.<\/p>\n

The show opened on Oct.2 and will end Dec.31 at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center in downtown Jackson, Miss.<\/p>\n

This exhibit serves as an outlet for faculty to showcase their artistic talents. All of the faculty artwork is displayed in the David Taylor Gallery in the museum. In the gallery, there are various art mediums such as graphic design, oil paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography and much more.<\/p>\n

The art featured was submitted by JSU faculty members, Charles Carraway, Chung-Fan Chang, Mark Geil, Hyun Chon Kim, Chalmers Mayers, Jimmy Mumford, Yumi Park, Kenyatta Stewart, and Dorothy Whitley.<\/p>\n

Charles Carraway, Chair of the Department of Art, said the showcase gives students an idea of what their professors are doing. Carraway has submitted numerous oil paintings in the showcase. He describes some of his paintings as \u201cempty rooms\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a tradition going back to the beginning of the Art Department. It is typical of all art departments each year to have an exhibition of faculty art. It\u2019s just a normal thing. This is an opportunity to see what the faculty is doing as far as practicing and perfecting being a professional artist,\u201d said Carraway.<\/p>\n

The Smith Robertson Museum was selected as the venue for the exhibition because of its rich history. Erected in 1894, the location was the first public school for Negro boys and girls in the state of Mississippi. The school was named in honor of Smith Robertson, a former slave and the first African-American Alderman for the city of Jackson, who died in 1899. The museum was also recognized among CNN\u2019s \u201c50 States, 50 Spots for 2014\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to show at Smith Robertson to get out into the community of Jackson. In the past we had it here on campus. We\u2019ve had it at the Art Center downtown before. We wanted to try a different venue this year,\u201d said Carraway.<\/p>\n

From looking at the artwork in the gallery, you will no longer think of the art department\u2019s faculty members as \u201cProfessors\u201d but you will recognize them as \u201cMasters of the Fine Arts\u201d.<\/p>\n

Some of the standout pieces included in this showing include Whitley\u2019s \u201cNature\u2019s Beauty\u201d, Kim\u2019s \u201cSunflower\u201d, Park\u2019s \u201cMachu Picchu\u201d, and many more. The artistic contributions of the featured artists not only shows their dedication to the students they have devoted their time to, but also to the skills that each possess in the work they display.<\/p>\n

To see this gallery for yourself, visit the Smith Robertson Museum on 528 Bloom St. in Jackson, Miss. The museum hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information call 601-960-1457.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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