Visual and Media Arts
DTE Energy commercial showcases ancient artistic technique done in Grand Valley foundry
The foundry that is part of the Department of Visual and Media Arts is featured in a recent DTE Energy commercial, giving viewers a chance to see part of an ancient casting technique that Grand Valley artists regularly execute for projects.
Jun 24, 2019
Production of Molière play brought to 1950s setting
Grand Valley's theater program will breathe new life into the 17th century Molière play "The Imaginary Invalid" by moving the setting of the play to the 1950s.
Mar 20, 2019
Faculty art exhibit explores looking at the past as inspiration for the future
It is not an uncommon practice for artists to reflect on previous artwork, methods and practice to help inspire future ideas, direction and work. Multiple Visual and Media Arts faculty members are illustrating this process through the "Reflect-Revive-Reshape" exhibit on display in Grand Valley's Art Gallery through March 29. The exhibit features work by Dellas Henke, Anthony Thompson, Hoon Lee and Brett Colley, who all recently completed sabbaticals.
Feb 5, 2019
Professor translates children's poetry from Holocaust era for exhibit
French Surrealist poet Robert Desnos brought hope in the face of despair as he wrote children's poetry while living in Nazi-occupied France. Kirsten Strom, professor of art history, is sharing Desnos' vision of hope with a new generation. A selection of her translations and illustrations of Desnos' work is currently on display in the "Apple Blossom and Nightingale" exhibit in Mary Idema Pew Library through January 30.
Jan 14, 2019
Professor preserves medical traditions of Kenyan tribe through catalog
A Grand Valley professor is preserving the medical traditions of an indigenous community in Kenya by cataloging the medicinal plants used by the Maasai tribe. The catalog was created by Kristin Hedges, assistant professor of anthropology, who has been working with the Maasai since serving in the Peace Corps in Kenya from 2000-2003. The Maasai are a group of indigenous people who inhabit areas in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
Jan 11, 2019
Students curating art exhibit for display in Sustainable Agriculture Project
A group of Lakers are developing an art exhibition that will showcase work by artists from around the U.S. in a unique venue near campus. "System Processing" will be on display at Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project, the university's educational farm located just north of the Allendale Campus, from 6-9 p.m. on November 29-30 with a reception taking place November 29.
Nov 21, 2018
Visual and Media Arts students to showcase capstone work during multiple exhibitions
More than 20 students from the Visual and Media Arts Department will showcase works that represent the culmination of their educational experiences at Grand Valley. Multiple exhibitions, from graphic design and photography to metals, printmaking and painting, will be on display beginning November 26.
Nov 20, 2018
Martian-themed event planned to celebrate Fall Arts Celebration Mars exhibit
The Grand Valley Art Gallery will experience a Martian invasion during an upcoming event that will celebrate the university's Fall Arts Celebration Mars-themed art exhibit. The Martian Party event will take place on October 31 on the Allendale Campus. The "Mars: Astronomy and Culture" exhibit brings together more than 40 photographs, drawings, movie posters, book covers and video projections spotlighting Mars.
Oct 25, 2018
Visual thinking workshop connects art, health professions for students
Standing before a painting and discussing with classmates what they see is status quo for students majoring in visual arts. It was new territory for students majoring in nursing and health professions October 3, when artist-medical educator Alexa Miller led a workshop in visual thinking by using the artwork in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences as a backdrop.
Oct 10, 2018
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
