Opening Reception for ''Fear and Wonder'' and ''Modern Woman: Roles or Reality'' Exhibitions -
During academic year 2012–2013, Randolph College Professor of Art James Muehlemann was out of the classroom on sabbatical. During those months, he was prolific in the studio, producing a series of paintings with common imagery and themes. The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College is pleased to present his work in an exhibition entitled "Fear and Wonder" in the Thoresen Gallery this spring. Also on view this spring will be "Modern Woman: Roles or Reality?," a exhibition curated by students in Randolph College's curatorial seminar. "The Modern Woman: Roles or Reality?" exhibition examines how women are represented in art, and what the artist—whether male or female—communicates about the subject. The student curators selected diverse works of art (created by ten female artists and five male artists) from the Randolph College collection dating from the late 19th century to the present. Societal roles, the subject's gaze, voyeurism, motherhood, and race constitute the main themes, but each work begs the viewer to consider the woman's role in the artwork—subject, viewer, participant, or object. How do women represented by men differ from women represented by women? The variety of media and formal techniques add considerations to the interpretation of the works, as do the artists' diverse nationalities. The Curatorial Seminar course is taught by Randolph College Assistant Professor of Art History Leanne Zalewski, with assistance from Maier Museum registrar, Debbie Spanich, and director, Martha Johnson. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy refreshments and a cash bar (beer & wine).
Date and Time
Friday Jan 24, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location
FROM U.S. 29S: Exit at 29 Business Lynchburg. After crossing the James River, turn right onto Main Street (which becomes Rivermont Avenue). Proceed 1.8 miles and turn right onto Quinlan Street. U.S. 29N: Exit at 1A/Main Street/Downtown. Turn right onto Main Street (which becomes Rivermont Avenue). Proceed 2.7 miles and turn right onto Quinlan Street. U.S. 460: Exit at Candlers Mountain Road. Follow signs for US 29N. Exit at 1A/Main Street/Downtown. Turn right onto Main Street (which becomes Rivermont Avenue). Proceed 2.7 miles and turn right onto Quinlan Street. Interstate 81: At Exit 188 take U.S. 60 East to Buena Vista. Follow Route 501S to Boonsboro Road. Turn left onto Boonsboro (which becomes Rivermont Avenue) and proceed 4.1 miles. Turn left onto Norfolk Avenue. Turn left on Quinlan Street. On foot from the front campus of Randolph College: Proceed to the back of Main Hall, down the hill, and follow the Associates Walk (between the tennis courts and the playing fields) and the Betton Walk up to the Museum.
