Senior artists display work

Graduating art students are hosting their annual art exhibit in Memorial Hall until Nov. 20 and opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday- Friday. The exhibit is put on by senior artists and gives the students a platform to show some of their best creative work.  

The show’s title “Euphoric” was thought of by the senior students who were influenced by Empedocles, a fifth century Greek philosopher who believes “that everything on earth is made of four elements, air, water, earth, and fire. He believed that each element was connected in a way that allowed only for transformation, not destruction or creation. He believed this to be so true that he threw himself directly into the volcano Etna, to prove that he would not be destroyed, but transformed into a new entity.” 

“This is of course a myth, but we are connected to our art in this way, by transforming our materials into something unique and new.” CSC senior artists said. 

“We are four individuals, each of us with an array of diverse, creative works. These works represent our time, our accomplishments, our passions, and the euphoric act of throwing ourselves into the volcano.”  

Jennifer Boyer, senior of Stapleton, will display items such as a stained-glass panel, wire sculpture, black and white photography, ceramics and graphic design pieces. Boyer said that many of her pieces are influenced by “nature, geometric and organic shapes, and abstract designs.” 

The art students defined euphoric as “feeling intense, excitement and happiness” the feelings they get when they create art.  

Items on display are graphic design creations, ceramic pieces, creative drawings, self-portraits, and sculptures.