Several Northwestern Oklahoma State University art students are displaying their pieces in the new gallery space located in Jesse Dunn room 218.
Feliciti Wall, Alva senior majoring in visual arts, is the first art major to graduate after the minor was expanded into a full major after 36 years of its absence. Wall’s senior show is open to the public through April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A closing reception will take place at 6 p.m. on April 19.
This show displays some of what she learned from being in the art program and is her graduating assignment.
Wall has found that learning from four different art professors while at Northwestern has been educational.
“I’m getting four different styles and teachings from new and former professors,” Wall said.
“My favorite lesson was probably the clocking method. It’s when you use two pencils to get proportions right, and it was a game changer for my art.”
Wall said it feels like an accomplishment to be the first art major to graduate since the major was reinstated.
“It’s definitely going to be something my mother will brag about, and I’m happy,” Wall said.
Three other students minoring in visual arts who will be showing their artwork in the new gallery space include Archer Bohlen, Ringwood senior majoring in computer science; Darian Smith, Alva senior majoring in music; and Rose Negelein, Pawnee junior majoring in biology-natural history. Their artwork will be on display and open to the public April 24 to May 2 with a reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on April 24. The gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This exhibition will be the final project for the students in the advanced studio class.
“I believe the classes I have enjoyed the most are drawing classes like fundamentals of 2d art and figure drawing,” Bohlen said. “My favorite lessons were about charcoal drawing.”
Bohlen also agrees with Wall about learning from four different art instructors during his time at Northwestern. He said he especially liked learning about their preferences in art mediums.
“I think one of my favorite lessons is how to work with my mistakes,” Negelein said. “When it comes to art, sometimes what started as a mistake can add a needed effect on the piece. It’s all about making mistakes look purposeful.”