Tidal Exhibtion Part 2 at KSU

Tidal Exhibition at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University Fine Arts Gallery is hosting a senior show composed of student artists. The show includes a great display of what the amazing art program is bringing to students.
The show is titled “Tidal Exhibition” and can be seen in the gallery located in the Joe Mack Wilson building on the university’s campus. The gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday /Thursday evening. The reason for the show being displayed is to advertise the artists’ work and get their name “out there”.
This show says a lot about the artists themselves. It is filled with personal expression. The majority of artwork displayed was paintings and graphite or ink drawings. Other mediums were included such as sculpture, ceramics, and many more. I found this show had variety. Each artist included their knowledge of elements of design, such as line and value. The show went far beyond average student work. “Tidal Exhibition” crossed into the depths of imagination and creativity. I enjoyed seeing the potential of these KSU artists. I wish I could have had many more hours to take in all of the wonderful works.
There was 3 artists’ work that caught my eye. Jessica E. Blinkhorn’s “Ponder” immediately grabbed my attention. The realism in the eyes of the subject’s face was incredible. In fact, the eyes were so realistic they looked as though they were wet. Blinkhorn’s work showed deep emotion, which is one way I connect to an artwork.
Sarah Daly’s work was so unique I could not help but comment on it. Several of her works were made using maps. My favorite was titled “Map 21: Metro Areas and Vicinity, 1997”. The base coat was a map and the figure was oil paint on top. The mix gave the appearance of veins under the skin. It was fascinating to look at.
You cannot miss Brandon Crawford’s work. Much of her work displayed larger than life-size nude oil paintings. I was in awe with “Nude 1”. The hands and arm were amazing because of the realistic veins and creases. The values used really made the work pop out.
Overall, I give the show 2 thumbs up. Well-done Kennesaw State University artists!

-Erin Taylor