TechArts: Everyone Is An Artist April 2012...Kameron Howard Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning...

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TechArts: Everyone Is An Artist

April 2012

Students

Faculty

Savastano (52) | John Szymkowicz (53) |Christopher Vasconcelos (56)

Students

Jerry O. Batista Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)

The Art Art Museum

Medium: Art Museum Model Dimensions: 10" H X 24" W X 24" D Description: Foam Board Location: On top of Reference shelving

Artist's Statement My first building model.

Mercedes Bravo

Student (Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, AS) The Art

Color Splash

Medium: Canvas, Crayola Crayons Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W Description: Canvas art with Crayola crayons and silhouette Location: Near entrance to Technical Services Office

Eric C. Bucci Student (Surgical Technology)

The Art Left Hand

Medium: Clay Dimensions: 7" H X 6" W X 2.5 D" Description: Left Hand Location: On top of Reference shelving

Paul Choquette

Student The Art

Experiment of an Outsider

Medium: Digital Print Dimensions: 36" H X 24" W Description: Photographic Montage Location: Large wall in center of Library

Video #47

Medium: Video Description: 4 minute, 57 second short video montage Location: Laptop computer in New Books Area at entrance to Library

David Cox Student (Information Technology/Network Engineering)

The Art Changing

Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") Location: Photo grid on wall over study carrels

Kyle Curran Student (Electonic Systems Engineering Technology )

The Art Interiors

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W Description: Location: Wall over study carrels

Still Life with Woman and Bird

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W Description: AR 203 Still Life exercise Location: Wall over study carrels

David Dang Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology )

The Art Audobon Recreated

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W Description: AR 203 Assignment - work inspired by a master copy Location: Wall over study carrels

Robyn Dombrowski

Student (Physical Therapist Assistant Technology) The Art

Stressed-Out

Francisco A. Durán Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology)

The Art HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 13.5" H X 17" W Description: Photograph of Roger Williams Monument in HDR Location: Wall over study carrels

Alexander Ebanks

Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Punctual

Rita Ebanks Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)

The Art Portrait

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

Bryan Gallant Student (Marine Technology)

The Art After Van Gogh

Medium: Pen and Ink Dimensions: 8" H X 10" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, copy of a master work) Location: Wall near Technical Services Office

Landscape 1

Medium: Pen and Ink Dimensions: 8" H X 10" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, inspired by a master work) Location: Wall near Technical Services Office

Matthew Grace Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)

The Art Inspired by Guernica

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, inspired by the master work,Guernica) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

David Hanrahan

Student (Information Technology/Network Engineering) The Art Eccentric

Shawn R. Hare Student (Video and Audio Production Technology)

The Art Bird of Paradigm

Medium: Colored Pencil Drawing Dimensions: 25" H X 20" W Description: Colored pencil drawing Location: Center of Library, near Group Study Room

Bug Eye

Medium: Colored Pencil Drawing Dimensions: 18" H X 14" W Description: Colored pencil drawing Location: Center of Library, near Group Study Room

Kameron Howard Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology)

The Art Kraken

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Wall over study carrels

Claudia Inverso

Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology) The Art

Queen of Hearts

Medium: Pen Pointilism Dimensions: 22" H X 18" W Description: Drawing I, under Professor Edmondson Location: On easel at entrance to Library

Lillian Janedy Student (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology)

The Art The Greatful Beard

Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: 8" in diameter Description: Clay Plate Location: On top of Reference shelving

Play to the Hands You're Dealt

Medium: Digital Art Dimensions: 12" H X 14.75" W Description: Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

Lillian Janedy (continued) X

Medium: Charcoal, Pencil, Acrylic Dimensions: 10.25" H X 13.75" W Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

Laurie Mackisey

Student (Surgical Technology) The Art Unsure

Linsey Mello

Student (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art

Death Rainbow

Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 17" H X 17" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

Half-N-Half

Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 17" H X 16.5" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

Linsey Mello (continued) My Dear

Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 17" H X 14.5" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

Randal

Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 18.5" H X 13" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

Linsey Mello (continued) Shwoop

Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 19.5" H X 13" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

Waffles

Medium: Digital Photo (Photoshop CSS) Dimensions: 16.5" H X 15.5" W Description: Character artwork for personal story/comic. Location: New Books Area

Elizabeth Mitchell Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology)

The Art Portrait I

Medium: Charcoal on Newsprint Dimensions: 17" H X 11" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Near entrance to Technical Services Office

Portrait II

Medium: Digital Photograph Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Near entrance to Technical Services Office

Rui Nunes Student (Information Technology)

The Art Untitled

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, imaginative drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

Thomas O'Mara

Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art

New England Tech Surgical Room

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 18" H X 27" W Description: (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, still life) Location: Wall over study carrels

Joeie Roberts Student (Automotive Technology)

The Art Indecisive

Passionate

John Rudolph Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology)

The Art Involved

Patricia Shaw Schneider Student (Physical Therapist Assistant Technology)

The Art Calla Lily

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 23.5" H X 19.25" W Description: Floral Still Life Location: Wall near Tall Stacks

Portrait

Jessie M. Smith Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology)

The Art Wings

Medium: Aluminum Dimensions: 14" H X 12" W X 9" D Description: 3D Sculpture from Recycled Material Location: On top of Reference shelving

Kasey Sparadeo

Student (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art

Exploded Ukulele

Medium: Acrylic/Sculpture Dimensions: 30" H X 30" W X 5" D Location: New Books Area

Jake Whittaker

Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology) The Art Portraits

Blaze Wiersch Student (Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology)

The Art O

Medium: Acrylic/Canvas Dimensions: 30" H X 24" W Description: Purple Octopus Location: Wall near Technical Services Office

Jason Wilson

Student (Architectural Building Engineering Technology, AS) The Art Playful

p Michael Wood

Student (Information Technology) The Art Portraits

AR 203 Class

AR 203, Introduction to Drawing (Spring 2012), Instructor: Dawn Edmondson Exquisite Corpse Exercise

Each drawing is composed by three different people and none of them can see what the others have drawn! It begins by folding a paper in thirds. The first person draws the head and makes a small mark to indicate where the next person should connect the body. Then the paper is folded over so the next person cannot see the earlier work. This process is repeated a third time until a whole figure is composed. We use this as an ice-breaker for the class. Students have fun and are

amazed at the outcome! The Art

Exquisite Corpse Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description:(AR203, Introduction to Drawing) Location: Center of Library, outside of Group Study Room

Faculty

Elizabeth K. Alvarez Faculty (Humanities and Social Sciences)

The Art Coffee Branch

Medium: Pencil Dimensions: 14"H X 11" W Description: Drawing Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

Elizabeth K. Alvarez (continued)

Untitled

Medium: Clay Dimensions: 6"H X 5" W X 5" D Description: Hand built clay cup and "saucer" Location: On top of Reference shelving

Wallace (Wally) Auclair

Faculty (Building Construction Technology) The Art

Hall Table and Mirror

Medium: Wood Dimensions: 32"H X 48" W X 10"D Description: Peruvian walnut, six leg, demi-lune Location: Wall outside of Technical Services Office

Untitled

Medium: Wood Dimensions: 29"H X 18" in diameter Description: Cherry table with tapered coopered column base Location: Periodicals Area

John Cormier Faculty (Video and Audio Production/Digital Recording Arts Technologies)

The Art Last Gas Until...(Garage Art)

Medium: Digital photo Dimensions: 16"H X 20" W Description: Gas Station Location: Wall over study carrels

Bill Culbertson

Faculty (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology) The Art

Red Oxide Urn II

Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: 17"H X 12" W X 12: D Location: At Reference Desk

Dawn L. Edmondson Faculty (Interior Design Technology)

The Art Untitled I

Medium: Encaustic Dimensions: 12"H X 12" W Location: Wall near study carrels

Untitled II

Dawn L. Edmondson (continued) Untitled III

Untitled IV

Dawn L. Edmondson (continued)

Untitled V

Artist's Statement My work is about my phenomenological engagement with the natural world. I believe the natural world informs all that is cultivated no matter what the reason, function or purpose. I believe that all culture can be enhanced, deppened and broadened, through the observation of nature. I am enamored with the complexity of systems found in nature and their interrelatedness. I find the intricacy of detailed information in nature to be an endless source of inspiration. I am a multidisciplinary artist with an interest in how the wild informs the cultivated. I am a seer, a witness, a participant in nature. I am nature, my body, my mind, my spirit. What does nature look like? What does nature act like? Why? What systems are in place? How do my observations influence my spirit? How does my spirit influence my observations? How does it influence what I create? Why do I find what I see beautiful? What are the components to beauty? I engage my senses. I observe sight, smell, touch, sound, taste. I record my visual observations through the media of photography. Sometimes I explore and express my spirit and my observations through manipulated surfaces, or the creation of form. Or I engage my mind in the dialogue between observation and the creation of space, interior space or cultivated garden or landscape, an internal discussion about what is and what may become, transforming space, becoming place. I am particularly interested in the phenomenological experience of the environment and the creation of cultivated spaces that express the spirit of the human "being." What does it mean to be alive? I engage the natural world trying to see beyond immediate vision into greater depths of reality. I use my senses to explore coming to knowledge empirically. I am interested in the spiritual nature of the human "being."

Chris Kette

Faculty (Graphics, Multimedia, and Web Design Technology) The Art

Sweater Man

Medium: Oil on masonite Dimensions: 44"H X 24" W X 2" D Description: A portrait of an unknown man wearing a sweater Location: Large wall in center of Library

Sally Kingsbury Faculty (Video and Audio Production/Digital Recording Arts Technologies)

The Art Last Stop

Medium: Photo Dimensions: 15"H X 20" W Description: Framed digital photo Location: Wall over study carrels

Ernie Savastano

Faculty (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology) The Art

Apple & Bottle

Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 20"H X 16" W Description: Wine bottle and apple with grapes Location: Wall near Tall Stacks

John Szymkowicz Faculty The Art Fishing

Medium: Photo print Dimensions: 16“ H X 20“ W Location: Wall over study carrels

Medium: Foam Dimensions: 12“ H Description: Puppet Location: Periodicals Room

John Szymkowicz (continued) Jerry

Medium: Foam Dimensions: 12“ H Description: Puppet Location: Periodicals Room

Old Film

John Szymkowicz (continued) Sewing

Christopher Vasconcelos Faculty (Mechanical Engineering Technology)

The Art Lever Paradox

Medium: Brass and aluminum Dimensions: 4.75“ H X 11“ W 2" D Description: Lever mechanism, mechanical (kinematic art) Location: On top of Reference shelving

Karen Arnold Schultz Staff (Assistant Provost)

The Art Untitled

Medium: Photography Dimensions: 10" H X 8" W Description: Photo of sculpture at Narragansett Beach Location: Wall over study carrels

Stan Bailey

Staff (Management Information Systems ) The Art

Grandmother

Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 14" H X 11" W Description: Silhouette Location: On top of Reference Shelving

Landscape

Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 8.5" H X 11" W Description: Varied landscape Location: On top of Reference Shelving

Stan Bailey (continued) Old Rope

Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W Description: Old Rope Location: On top of Reference Shelving

Parisian

Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 14" H X 11" W Description: Portrait Location: On top of Reference Shelving

Stan Bailey (continued) Woman

Medium: Photo paper Dimensions: 8.5" H X 11" W Description: Woman in Distress Location: On top of Reference Shelving

Sharon Charette

Staff (Assistant to the Provost) The Art

Sister Mary Annette

Medium: Fabric Description: Puppet constructed for the play Nunsense Location: On top of Reference shelving

Sharon Charette (continued) Brother David

Medium: Fabric Description: Puppet constructed for the play Monky Business Location: On top of Reference shelving

Hats from Amahl and the Night Visitors (Theatre Works, December 2004)

Medium: Fabric Description: Hats worn by the Three Kings in one-act opera Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

Sharon Charette (continued) Audrey II.1 Puppet from Little Shop of Horrors (Theatre Works, September 2007)

Medium: Fabric Description: The smallest puppet from the show Location: On top of Reference shelving

Costumes from The King and I (Theatre Works, March 2001)

Medium: Fabric Description of the object: Historical reproductions of a gown typically worn for special occasions by women in the mid-1800s in England; and men's Persian court dress of the same period, theatre costumes Location: Study area outside of Library Classroom

Catherine Fabrizi Staff (International Student Advisor)

The Art Still Life with Necklace

Medium: Acrylic Dimensions: 13.5" H X 16" W Description: Painting in bamboo frame Location: Large wall in center of Library

Bob Goulet

Staff (Facilities Manager) The Art

Sewing Machine Tractor

Medium: Metal Dimensions: 18" L X 16" H X 14" W Description:Antique Singer sewing machine into John Deere tractor Location: Entrance of Library near New Books Area

Rosanne C. Hammond

Staff (Physical Therapist Assistant Technology) The Art

Landmarks

Medium: Charcoal Dimensions: 16" H X 14" W Description: Portrait Location: Periodicals Area over current periodicals

Barbara Harris Staff

The Art Bridge Underpass

Medium: Oil Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport

Barbara Harris (continued) India Point I-Bridge

Tillinghast Farm, Barrington, RI

Cynthia Pankiewicz Staff (Catalog Librarian)

The Art Point • Counterpoint

Medium: Fabric Quilt Dimensions: 39" H X 39" W Location: Wall Behind Library Computer Aide’s Desk

Philip Parsons Staff (Vice President and Legal Counsel)

The Art Church Watercolor

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 20" H X 23" W Location: Periodicals Area over oversized books

Covered Bridge

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11" H X 12.75" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Philip Parsons (continued) Dirt Road

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 13.5" H X 16" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Grove of Trees

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 22" H X 26" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Philip Parsons (continued)

Lobstering

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

New England Study

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area

Philip Parsons (continued) Summer Still Life

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area over oversized books

Untitled

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Philip Parsons (continued) Wash Day

Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Periodicals Area

Ellyn Scott

Staff (Student Advisor) The Art

Church - Santa Fe, NM

Medium: Oil Dimensions:15" H X 18.5" W Description: Church Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Santa Fe Desert

Medium: Oil Dimensions: 14.5" H X 17.5" W Description: Desert and mountain scene Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Ellyn Scott (continued) Still Life of Bowl

Medium: Oil Dimensions:12" H X 16" W Description: Bowl with flower Location: Periodicals Area over newspapers

Walt's Garden

Medium: Oil Dimensions:13" H X 17" W Description: Church Location: Wall near Tall Stacks

William H. Strand Staff (Bookstore Associate)

The Art Farm Fence

Medium: Oil Painting Dimensions: 16" H X 14" W Location: Wall over study carrels

The Gazebo - Pawtuxet

Medium: Digital Photo Dimensions: 9.5" H X 11.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

William H. Strand (continued) George B. Salter Memorial Grove, Warwick

Memorial Day

Medium: Digital Photo Dimensions: 9.5" H X 11.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

William H. Strand (continued) The Rose

Medium: Digital Photo Dimensions: 11.5" H X 9.5" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

Scenic Sail

Webster Terhune Staff (MIS, Digital Media Specialist)

The Art Out of the Box

Medium: Photo Collage Dimensions: 18.5" H X 25.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

Medium: Photo Collage Dimensions: 25.5" H X 18.5" W Location: Wall over study carrels

Artist's Statement "A few years ago, I discovered if I scanned a little insignificant piece of the natural world – a blade of grass, a twig, a feather, a flower petal – and built a complex geometric pattern using Adobe Photoshop, the essence of the original organized quality of that morsel created a kind of "genuiness" that no other abstract design seemed to attain. It's not merely that nature contains things we can't anticipate. There's a spirit in it – wrapped in a surprise – and it seems the more you manipulate it the more that spirit comes out."www.photometamorphia.com

Jaclyn A. Udaloff

Staff (Library, Reference Librarian) The Art Caution

Medium: Collage Print Dimensions: 15" H X 12" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

On the Backstps

Medium: Photo Collage Dimensions: 19.25" H X 14.75" W Location: Large wall in center of Library

Artist's Statement A photograph can be manipulated to show unexpected design and movement in the image, whether it is nature, landscape, cityscape, or portraits. Simple rearrangement by cut and paste opens up a myriad of possibilities, and close attention to the true nature of the image during this process will reveal the best new way to view your photo. (see www.designcrafting.com for more)

Notes: AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Paula Paolino Drawing I - In this class, students learn to draw from direct observation while acquiring information regarding line, shape, value, and composition. They also observe how light affects form. They begin to acquire a style of self expression which is evident in these self-portraits and still life. This is process drawing where the students are less concerned about one drawing but rather approach each drawing with an opportunity to apply what they have acquired to date. These drawings were all done in one class period or less.

AR 203, Introduction to Drawing (Spring 2012), Instructor: Dawn Edmondson Exquisite Corpse Exercise –Each drawing is composed by three different people and none of them can see what the others have drawn! It begins by folding a paper in thirds. The first person draws the head and makes a small mark to indicate where the next person should connect the body. Then the paper is folded over so the next person cannot see the earlier work. This process is repeated a third time until a whole figure is composed. We use this as an ice-breaker for the class. Students have fun and are amazed at the outcome! AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements", Instructor: Tom Nault For the assignment "Personal Advertisements” students look at the poetic, dreamy, Pictorialist images of Alfred Stieglitz and learn to "read” advertising images. Students make a list of ten words that describe them, and then make advertisements for themselves using their own emotionally charged Pictorialist images and one of the words from their list.

Words and images have an effect on each other and the addition of even one "non-subtitle" word to an image can have a big impact: the image can change how we interpret the word and the word can change how we interpret the photograph. In either case, the viewer is more involved than in more straightforward photos.

About TechArts

TechArts began as an art installation in 1995, as a way to showcase the artistic talents of the students, faculty, and staff of New England Tech and share them with the rest of the college community. The concept of TechArts resurfaced in the Spring of 2004 when a committee of faculty and administrative staff members became fully committed to keeping this tradition alive as an annual event. Art now has a permanent place in the Library. Exhibits are changed quarterly, with a mix of works from the expanding number of arts-related courses that are now part of the curriculum. Occasionally, works are donated to the Library and have become part of our permanent collection. This online exhibit catalog provides a sense of the art entrusted to us for the next few weeks. This year's TechArts Committee included: Susan Warthman, Director of the Library and Information Commons, Dawn Edmondson, Assistant Professor (Interior Design Technology, Sally Kingsbury, Professor (Video and Audio Production and Digital Recording Arts Technologies), Tom Nault, Adjunct Instructor (Humanities and Social Sciences) and myself. With their help, art works were photographed and were placed or hung throughout the new library space. I would like to thank Cindy Pankiewicz (Catalog Librarian) for her assistance with placing and hanging the show and Grayce Moorehead (Web Content Manager) for her assistance with creating materials for publicity. Their artistic sensibilities and assistance with organizing, arranging, hanging, and publicizing the show is invaluable. We invite everyone to come in and enjoy the art for the Spring Quarter and to appreciate the creativity and imagination of the artists who are part of our college community. Sharon Charette Exhibit Curator Assistant to the Provost

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