Upcoming Schedule for 2008-2009 Season
Gallery hours are 12-4 daily. Closed for University recesses. Call for an appointment when classes are not in session. All Lore Degenstein Gallery events are free and open to the public. The Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
August 28 - October 4, 2008
Opening reception Thursday, August 28, from 7-9 p.m. |
Susquehanna University: A 150 Year Retrospective
As part of a year long celebration of Susquehanna University's 150 year anniversary, the Lore Degenstein Gallery will present an exhibition showcasing the history of the University. Utilizing photographs and memorabilia selected from the University archives and friends of Susquehanna, the exhibition will provide an informative and entertaining look back at people, events, and artifacts from the University's past.
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October 18 - December 12, 2008
Opening lecture by Purdue University Galleries Director, Craig Martin, Saturday, October 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Gallery |
Global Matrix II: An International Print Exhibition
This traveling exhibition is a contemproary review of fine art printmaking in all media from around the world. Featuring 87 works by 75 artists from 24 countries, Global Matrix II was developed by Purdue University Galleries, West Lafayette, Indiana. |
January 17 - February 27, 2009
Opening Reception Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. |
Transforming Metal, Wood, and Photography
This exhibition showcases the talents of Pennsylvania metal sculptors Jeff Apfelbaum and George Tenedios, wood sculptor J. Mark Irwin, and photographic image sculptor Gordon Wenzel. Flowing, organic forms of polished wood complement and contrast abstract assemblages of found, steel objects, finished in black or bright colors. Complementing the three-dimensional pieces are images juxtaposing industrial decay with organic textures, part of a social commentary on human endeavor's impact on the natural world. |
March 14 - March 22, 2009
Opening Reception Saturday, March 14, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. |
Senior Graphic Design and Studio Art Majors
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April 4 - May 16, 2009
Opening lecture by artist Frank Hyder, Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Gallery |
Frank Hyder: Poems from a Threatened Eden
Frank Hyder 's gallery sized installations, where walls are covered in assembled landscape images evoking South American rainforests, create a New Eden-like experience for the visitor while raising awareness of how this Eden is being threatened by the actions of the industrial world. Using mixed media elements, Hyder's installations create a magical environment of painting, sculpture, sound, and light, transporting the viewer through a sensory experience. |
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