Visiting Artists: AJ Argentina & Beau Raymond

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:53:30 -0500

About the Artists:
Both AJ Argentina and Beau Raymond live in the Atlanta area of northern Georgia and work at the Roswell Art Center West.
AJ Argentina received his BFA from Valdosta Sate University in 2000 and his MFA from Georgia State University in 2004. AJ’s recent work includes thrown vessels, vapor fired in a soda kiln.
Beau Raymond grew up in southern Louisiana where he attended Nicholls State University and received his Bachelors of Art in 2004. He received his MFA from the University of Florida in Gainesville in 2008. He now teaches ceramics and is a resident artist at Art Center West in Roswell, GA. Beau concentrates on the figure, often referencing himself in a range of narratives.
From AJ’s Artist Statement:
I work within a functional format and am informed by the rich history of ceramics. At its best, my work reflects upon these vast traditions and adds an interesting layer. I strive for my pieces to transcend their utilitarian boundaries and to function equally as sculptural elements. I am interested in composition, surface, and craftsmanship as well as utility, and for the combination of these elements to create a dialogue between maker, user, and object.
Where & When:
AJ and Beau will be demonstrating in the Fine Arts Building rm136 Monday and Tuesday - February 15th & 16th from 9am-4pm. Students, faculty and members of the community are welcome to attend for free. Their lecture is scheduled for 6:30pm Tuesday, February 16th in the art history lecture room, UC 2004 in the south end of the University Center. Download the poster > VSU Visiting Artists AJ & Beau.pdf
This event is sponsored by VSU Art Department & Ceramics program.
For information call 249.4913 or e-mail: mschmidt@valdosta.edu
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Mark Knott, Visiting Artist

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:52:45 -0400

Mark Knott is a studio artist & teacher, living and working in Suwanee/Duluth, GA.
From the artist statement:
My ceramic lineage traces back to the Kansas City Art Institute and Ken Ferguson, Victor Babu, and George Timock. These three instilled a powerful work ethic combined with individual artistic growth. My time at Kansas City allowed me to build a strong ceramic foundation and a deep personal well.

Defined Reality, by Abbie Preston

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:24:02 -0400

This summer Abbie Preston (a VSU art senior) was part of a collaborative art studio course taught by Al Park, Hollis Barrnet, Jim Hornsby and Michael Schmidt. Many areas of the arts were included; the 16 students that enrolled were part of a very unique experience, similar to that of a studio seminar or graduate level course.
Abbie worked in a figurative direction producing a series of five “heads.” She explored surface design, new construction techniques and mixed media in the final presentation of the work. To view more images click here >

Brooke Cassady, Visiting Artist

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:09:22 -0400

Currently, Brooke Cassady is a ceramics instructor at the Creative Spark Arts Center in Charleston, SC. She has a BA in Art History from Boston University and has studied at Penland School of Arts and Crafts, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. She will be conducting a 1 day workshop and demonstration of her work and ceramic processes. Brooke will lecture about her experiences as a post baccalaureate student using this as an opportunity for growth & development preparing for graduate school. She has recently been accepted at Louisiana State University as an MFA candidate in Ceramics.

3D Design Student Work, Spring 2007

Fri, 4 May 2007 12:12:48 -0400

Another Semester comes to a close, click the link below to see some examples of student work from the Spring Semester 2007.

Susannah Zucker, Visiting Artist

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 09:33:24 -0500

Susannah Zucker is an MFA candidate at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. She will talk about graduate school as an opportunity for growth & development and her experience in the MFA program at UGA.

VSU Senior Exhibition

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:12:48 -0500

Opening Reception, Sunday, November 19th from 2-4pm.
The Show runs through December 4th, 2006.