Faculty, staff display hidden artistic talent
TABITHA RODGERS
Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: Student Life
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A wide spectrum of art forms is being presented, from ceramics, metalworking, photography, painting, use of digital media and a few pieces utilizing mixed media. The array of work displays varying emotions and ideas.
There is a range of dedication shown in the showcase, from those who enjoy art as a hobby and others who are published professionals and teachers.
One faculty member, Steve Dodge, enjoys photography as a hobby. Known for his journalism and writing skills and for being the senior editor of the university magazine, Pacific, Dodge says he enjoys photography because it is "fun to play artist for a short period" and channel another outlet of expression. Dodge has two photos on display called "Patio Shadows," one and two. This is his second showing in the faculty and staff showcase, the first being two years ago.
Dodge also commented on the "neat[ness]" of the idea of giving faculty and staff members a chance to share their expertise when opportunities would otherwise be limited. He also admitted to feeling intimidation and some fear at showcasing his work next to colleagues that may have more technical expertise than he does, but continued by saying his photos are not about doing anything more than expressing himself.
Many may have seen faculty member Denise Giesbers at the Pacific Information Center. Giesbers also has work on display: three bangles that were published in the "Decorative Painter," a quarterly book from the Society of Decorative Painting, and a fleece scarf were her items of choice for this showcase.
Giesbers praised the other artists on display; "I think we have some amazingly talented faculty and staff at Pacific. It is impressive to see the diversity among the different mediums."
The one downside she commented on was that she wanted to see more three-dimensional work, but understood that it could be difficult, especially for those that worked in many different mediums, to have to only choose two pieces to display.
The Faculty and Staff Showcase will continue until Friday, Nov. 13th. The work of many great and diverse artists is on display, such as Assistant Professor of Chemistry David Cordes' "Fritz Haber" oil on canvas painting, Assistant Director of Human Resources Christie Norbury's "Temple of Soul" and Professor of Art Jan Shield's "Into the Current" ceramics piece, to name a few.
Take time to stop by the gallery to look at and appreciate some of your staff and faculty member's original pieces while they are still there.
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