The University Art Collection provides students opportunities for direct engagement with original works of art while cultivating an environment that creates dialogue, fosters creativity, and promotes interdisciplinary thinking. The permanent collection consists of 9 distinct collections representing a long history of acquisitions and gifts.
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We are thrilled that three photographs from Clayton Bi’s (‘24) Art Honors exhibition found a home at the Office of Sustainability!
Lǎo Lao, 2024
“This project is dedicated to my grandmother, and to my family. My grandmother is the cornerstone of my upbringing, and to this day she is a constant inspiration and guiding force in my life. These photos not only encircle my grandmother and her spirit, they also depict important, authentic life scenes from my hometown, Chengdu, China. I offer this honors exhibition as a testament to the power of art – to capture and convey the essence of human relationships and the indelible impact of family heritage.”
- Clayton Bi (‘24) @clayton_bcy
#wakethearts #winstonsalem #artsnc #wakeforest #wfu #uacwfu #wfuuac #WaketheArts #studentart #wfuart #wfu_uac #hanesgallery
![We are thrilled that three photographs from Clayton Bi’s (‘24) Art Honors exhibition found a home at the Office of Sustainability!
Lǎo Lao, 2024
“This project is dedicated to my grandmother, and to my family. My grandmother is the cornerstone of my upbringing, and to this day she is a constant inspiration and guiding force in my life. These photos not only encircle my grandmother and her spirit, they also depict important, authentic life scenes from my hometown, Chengdu, China. I offer this honors exhibition as a testament to the power of art – to capture and convey the essence of human relationships and the indelible impact of family heritage.”
- Clayton Bi (‘24) @clayton_bcy
#wakethearts #winstonsalem #artsnc #wakeforest #wfu #uacwfu #wfuuac #WaketheArts #studentart #wfuart #wfu_uac #hanesgallery](https://artcollections.wfu.edu/files/sb-instagram-feed-images/450372192_306633145774244_7272543728171289513_nfull.jpg)
Thank you John Yau and @hyperallergic for the great article about the Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art!
Link in bio for the complete article.
#wfu
#wakethearts
#wfuart
#contemporaryart
#ofthetimes
#ofthetimeswfu
#reececollection
#reececollection60
![Thank you John Yau and @hyperallergic for the great article about the Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art!
Link in bio for the complete article.
#wfu
#wakethearts
#wfuart
#contemporaryart
#ofthetimes
#ofthetimeswfu
#reececollection
#reececollection60](https://artcollections.wfu.edu/files/sb-instagram-feed-images/443820045_936654204820626_8415789190007798979_nfull.jpg)
FINAL CALL! Have you experienced OF THE TIMES yet? 🖼️
Discover the exhibition and the history, accessibility, art acquisition, and student empowerment is encompasses in @hanesgallery, open through March 31st.
During your visit, we also encourage you to share your own THOUGHTS ON THE TIMES… grab a sticky note next to the mezzanine steps and feel free to add it to the display wall. 💌 See you there!
![FINAL CALL! Have you experienced OF THE TIMES yet? 🖼️
Discover the exhibition and the history, accessibility, art acquisition, and student empowerment is encompasses in @hanesgallery, open through March 31st.
During your visit, we also encourage you to share your own THOUGHTS ON THE TIMES… grab a sticky note next to the mezzanine steps and feel free to add it to the display wall. 💌 See you there!](https://artcollections.wfu.edu/files/sb-instagram-feed-images/434216568_2658622680961776_4061986704671964415_nfull.jpg)
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT 💫
Critic, poet, author, essayist, and curator John Yau will be heading a panel discussion in Hanes Gallery at 5:30 pm.
This discussion, alongside co-panelists Paul Bright, Amy Catanzano, and Jay Curley, will cover what it truly means to look at, think about, and write about art! Following the panel will be a reception. The event is free and open to the public— come on over to Hanes! We look forward to seeing you there! 🖼️
![TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT 💫
Critic, poet, author, essayist, and curator John Yau will be heading a panel discussion in Hanes Gallery at 5:30 pm.
This discussion, alongside co-panelists Paul Bright, Amy Catanzano, and Jay Curley, will cover what it truly means to look at, think about, and write about art! Following the panel will be a reception. The event is free and open to the public— come on over to Hanes! We look forward to seeing you there! 🖼️](https://artcollections.wfu.edu/files/sb-instagram-feed-images/434194545_1455293465363380_8868986205494856727_nfull.jpg)
MEET THE INTERNS: Anne Jones edition!
Anne is our Accessibility Intern this semester! Swipe to learn a little more about her and the meaningful work she is contributing to the Collection! 🫶
![MEET THE INTERNS: Anne Jones edition!
Anne is our Accessibility Intern this semester! Swipe to learn a little more about her and the meaningful work she is contributing to the Collection! 🫶](https://artcollections.wfu.edu/files/sb-instagram-feed-images/432758905_1140873453993529_4164485783107971872_nfull.jpg)
Proudly March-ing into Women’s History Month 🩷
This month’s edition of the FOCUS Series features Chitra Ganesh’s multi-influenced work, deriving inspiration from contemporary social theory, mythology, and Bollywood, bringing the perspectives of her New York City upbringing paired with many travels to India.
“Teri Mefhil”, an acrylic on board painting by Ganesh, features the two lead woman roles of a classic Bollywood film, the title of the painting referencing the soundtrack as these women duel for love. Having two female leads duet is rare in this genre of film-making, making the intertwined stars featured in this painting even more remarkable.
→ Chitra Ganesh (b. 1975), “Teri Mefhil”, 2007, Acrylic on board, 29’’ x 31’’
→ Gift of the Tilton Family Collection
→ To learn more about the FOCUS Series, come visit the fourth floor of Benson to see the art in person, or take a digital tour of the exhibition on the @bloombergconnects app! Also, stay tuned for April’s FOCUS installation!
![Proudly March-ing into Women’s History Month 🩷
This month’s edition of the FOCUS Series features Chitra Ganesh’s multi-influenced work, deriving inspiration from contemporary social theory, mythology, and Bollywood, bringing the perspectives of her New York City upbringing paired with many travels to India.
“Teri Mefhil”, an acrylic on board painting by Ganesh, features the two lead woman roles of a classic Bollywood film, the title of the painting referencing the soundtrack as these women duel for love. Having two female leads duet is rare in this genre of film-making, making the intertwined stars featured in this painting even more remarkable.
→ Chitra Ganesh (b. 1975), “Teri Mefhil”, 2007, Acrylic on board, 29’’ x 31’’
→ Gift of the Tilton Family Collection
→ To learn more about the FOCUS Series, come visit the fourth floor of Benson to see the art in person, or take a digital tour of the exhibition on the @bloombergconnects app! Also, stay tuned for April’s FOCUS installation!](https://artcollections.wfu.edu/files/sb-instagram-feed-images/431388661_953318983065307_5082131318103308105_nfull.jpg)
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