The first exhibition, “Holocene,” features artists Ben Ardman, Jenna Nichols, Abby Thompson, Nathaniel Thompson and Audrey Vance and their work in animation, sculpture, stop motion and apparel.
Each distinct body of work highlights the artist’s perspective and demonstrates individual styles of storytelling, whether reimagining ancient stories through apparel or telling newer stories by unveiling a West Virginia-focused snow sports brand.
“Holocene” will be on view April 13-16, with a reception and gallery talk from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery and the Pneumatic Gallery, located on the first floor of the Visual Arts Center at 927 Third Ave. in downtown Huntington.
The second exhibition, “Overstimuli,” is hosted by artists Sophia Gillispie, Lincoln Horn, Alana Muncy-Morris, Kaleigh Riddle and Maggie Robinson. “Overstimuli” features projection mapping, videos, paintings and sculptures.
“While each artist’s work differs greatly from each other’s, the pieces come together to create a show about the relationship between physicality, being an individual, and external forces on internal perceptions,” said Gallery Director Sophia Celdrán.
“Overstimuli” will be on view April 20-23, with a reception and gallery talk planned for 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery and the Pneumatic Gallery.
“Students spend a year planning, developing and installing the artwork while preparing the receptions and gallery talks,” Celdrán said. “Senior Capstone Exhibitions celebrate the end of their students in the School of Art & Design and act as their first professional exhibition.”
Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission to the gallery and all events are free and open to the public. For additional information or inquiries, please contact Celdrán at galleries@marshall.edu.