University of Mount Olive - The Arts

07/30/2020

Inspired by John James Audubon, the painter explores the societal “pecking order” in two works that dovetail with “this mystery about whether or not Audubon himself was Black.”

07/12/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/arts/design/sophie-taeuber-arp-exhibition.html

Sophie Taeuber-Arp did it all: Installations, textiles, costumes, abstract art. Nearly 80 years after her death, an online gallery show commemorates her talent (and a major museum exhibition is coming).

06/11/2020

R.I.P. Christo !

The artist’s works were easy to grasp but hard to categorize, bringing conceptual art to the masses and generating no small measure of happiness and awe in the process.

04/22/2020

Some Type Legend Posters by students in ART 132.

03/21/2020

Interesting!

🎨Art highlight from our Permanent Collection: George E. Ohr, "The Mad Potter of Biloxi" was born in Mississippi in 1857. He became known for his unique work that few potters have been able to replicate.

Ohr created many ceramic pieces during his lifetime. In both museums and private collections, nearly every Ohr pot is "untitled" and/or dated "circa" (ca)- latin for approximately, to signify the short period between 1895-1905, when his works were known to be created.

Art Credit: George E. Ohr, 1857 - 1918, “no title (Two Handled Vase)” ca. 1900, clay with glaze, 8.25 in. x 4.25 in. x 3.5 in.). Purchase, 1978.

03/20/2020

Something to pass the time of self-quarantine....

Plugging into the art-world conversation while museums and galleries are closed.

03/20/2020

A good read!

It shouldn’t be intimidating. Put pencil to paper and don’t worry about the final result.

03/14/2020

Consider self-portraits in the time of the pandemic.....

Edvard Munch (1863–1944) Self-Portrait after the Spanish Flu (1919) Oil on canvas 150.5 cm x 131 cm The Munch Museum/the Munch-Ellingsen Group/Artists Rights Society, New York

03/13/2020

Very educational!

Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it…

03/13/2020

Yes!

Paint Long and Prosper!

03/11/2020

Matisse!

Matisse Flowers..🌷🌺🌷