Horowitz Calendar
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes. -
Together Again Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Locations: Monteabaro Recital Hall Details:Lu-Hsuan Chen, Soprano
Melissa Lindon, Flute
Kyle Coughlin, Clarinet
Bruce Casteel, Guitar
Wei-Der Huang, Piano
Hsien-Ann meng, PianoFeatures music faculty of the HCC Music Department in solo and ensemble works. Program includes Der Hirt auf dem Felsen by Schubert, Slavonic Dances by Dvořák, Sonatine for Flute and Piano by Milhaud, and solo works for the guitar by Tárrega, Villa-Lobos.
Ticket Information
Single ticket price General Admission Senior/Military Student Groups 6 or more At the Door $18.00 $13.00 $7.00 $12* Advance Tickets
Prices are valid up to one week prior to the concert date:$16.00 $10.00 $5.00 N/A Due to the nature of artistic presentation, all concerts and events are subject to change.
- Children Ticket Policy: Children ages 6 through 12 in the same family get FREE ADMISSION with a purchase of general or senior ticket to the Faculty Series Concerts.
- Group Ticket Policy: Group rate for 6 or more people purchasing general admission tickets to the Faculty Series Concerts: $12 for Faculty Concert. Use the code GROUP6 to access group pricing when purchasing tickets online. For more information, call the Horowitz Center Box Office.
Horowitz Center Patron Safety
The college’s top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of the college community. This includes the staff, students, artists, and patrons who participate in events presented in the Horowitz Center. Visit our Patron Safety page where you'll find information about what you can expect when you attend an exhibit or performance in the Horowitz Center this season. Please revisit this page before attending each event as regulations may have changed. To View HCC's Full Return to Campus Plan, visit www.howardcc.edu/coronavirus.
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Monday, November 8, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:
Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:
Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:
Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes.
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:
Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes.
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Friday, November 12, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:
Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes. -
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
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“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” Time: All Day Locations: The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: View on YouTube“Technicolor Familiar: Illustrations by E. K. McDonnell” is an exhibition of recent drawings by local artist Emma Kramer McDonnell. The exhibition features a selection of McDonnell’s intimate, small-scale illustrations inspired by Surrealism, pop culture, and Western Esotericism. The Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the McCuan Hall.
technicolor familiar encapsulates the current iteration of McDonnell's personal art practice. The name was adopted in 2018 to reflect the evolution taking place in her artwork; "technicolor" for highly saturated palettes, and "familiar" for creatures connected to magic and the occult. Anachronistic in style and symbolism, Technicolor Familiar exists somewhere between surrealism, pop art, medieval altarpieces, and Western esotericism. This new body of work draws inspiration from the (un)natural world, astrology, alchemy, dreams and the subconscious.
Emma K. McDonnell has been a practicing illustrator for nearly a decade, providing original artwork for theatre companies up and down the East Coast, including Pig Pen Theatre Co., Third Rail Projects LLC, and HCC's very own Arts Collective. As a fine art illustrator, Emma primarily works with traditional media, combining bold colors and delicate mark-making to generate small-scale, intimate illustrations. Emma received an AA in Studio Art from HCC and a BFA in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, and had been applying her formal visual art education to creative jobs in the performing arts ever since.
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Linnea Poole: Kuomboleza* Time: All Day Locations: The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery Details:
August 30 - November 22, 2021
Reception: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Artist Lecture: Wednesday, October 20, 1:30 p.m., Monteabaro Recital HallKuomboleza* an exhibition featuring fabrics, photography and film by Linnea Poole explores mourning, personal reflection, self discovery and the artist's hopes for the human collective.
*(mourning in swahili)
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Shana R. Goetsch "Doom Days" Time: All Day Locations: Online Details:
Shana R. Goetsch
Dooms Day Virtual Gallery Exhibit
September 20 - November 22, 2021Artist Statement
Shana R. Goetsch
I come from whispered wishes
a child of the corn, filled with red meats and casserole dishes.
Ruddy cheeks in the winter
sun burnt shoulders in the summer
I am from rusty, dusty barns,
and red front doors
(because my mom wanted to be fancy like Elizabeth Arden,
so I'll beg your pardon).
Red carpets, red curtains, red blood
you always knew how to make an entrance,
and an exit.
"All I see is red", a psychic once said.
I made art about you,
and it was Sanguine.
Filled with want and silent screams,
and warm pigments
deep reds of cadmiums and crimsons.
I scratched, ripped, scored, scarred, and carved the surface,
still tattooing these lines with my hands, so I'll never forget the purpose.
Touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you...
I come from Diamonds and Princes
smart mouths, and capable bitches
squishy hugs and terrible kisses
longings and losses, and optimisms and wishes.
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