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Susan Nelson
Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A. University of Kansas
B.F.A University of Kansas
Susan Nelson completed her MFA at the University of Kansas, and began teaching at the University of Saint Mary in 1992.
Prof. Nelson is the past recipient of multiple grants from the Kansas Arts Commission. She’s an accomplished sculptor who currently works exclusively with clay. At Saint Mary, she primarily teaches hand building of clay. |
Will exhibit over 50 recent works at the Collison Gallery in Weston, MO through Oct. 31.
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Clay is extremely versatile in that it remains malleable in the forming process and submits to a subtractive, additive, or modeling process seamlessly. In addition, the complex glazing and firing process provides ample opportunity for problem solving and research. The possibilities inherent in the material are, in fact, limitless.
The study of the history of art has been a tremendous influence on both the forms and glazes of the pieces I create. The intensive study of Chinese, Japanese, Native American, Pre-Columbian Peruvian, and Minoan pottery has nourished the growth in my work.
I enjoy creating objects of beauty which function within living spaces and enhance daily life. |
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View more of her art at susannelsonpottery.com |
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Alex Robinson
Associate Professor of Art
Art Program Director
MFA, Painting/Sculpture, University of Cincinnati
BA, Sociology/Art, University of Saint Mary
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| Davis Art Gallery - Columbia, MO "Art to the Making" through Oct. 13. Group show about the process of art making. |
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Alex has presented solo exhibitions at Plenum Space and Kansas City Artists Coalition in Kansas City, MO and most recently at Project Space in Kansas City. Her work has also been featured in group exhibitions at venues including Cocoon Gallery, H&R Block Artspace, and Urban Culture Project's The Bank Gallery. Robinson is the recipient of an ArtsKC Fund Inspiration Grant and was selected to attend the Creative Capital Foundation Professional Development Artist Retreat in Kansas City in 2009.
Additionally, in 2009 she participated in artist talks at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and was awarded an Avenue of the Arts public art commission; a multi-part installation, Nightshade, that was on view along Central Avenue in downtown Kansas City. Most recently, in January of 2010 Alexandra completed an artist residency at Jentel near Sheridan, WY.
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Glitterati, 2011
9in x 24in
latex, rubber, play balls |
Sheer chemise, 2011
15in x 13in
plastic bags |
Art to the Making
Aug. 26, 2011-Oct. 13, 2011
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Alex willI also participated in the following exhibits this summer:
SHOSHANA WAYNE GALLERY
www.shoshanawayne.com |
Chain Letter Show
Opening July 16th, 2011
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica, CA |
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View more art by Alexandra Robinson at alexandrarobinsonart.com |
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USM hosts approximately six art exhibits a year, two featuring student artwork, in our newly renovated Goppert Gallery.
“I try to be available to the students without getting in the way of their own ability to discover.”
Alexandra Robinson, Professor of Art |
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