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Reverence

Various Artists

December 16, 2024 - December 20, 2024

Snelgrove Art Gallery

Curated by Bourque, Glenn, Pankratz, Paradis, Stromberg, and Turkekul

An Exhibition of Artworks from the Senior Painting Class taught by Allyson Glenn.

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, between 10am to 4pm

Reception: Friday, December 20th from 7-10pm

 

 

Curatorial Statement: Hailey Pankratz
Invitation Design: Mickey Bourque

About the Exhibition

"Reverence" invites viewers into a collective exploration of awe, respect, and contemplation, as expressed through the unique voices of our senior painting class. This exhibition reflects the culmination of our individual artistic journeys, where each piece embodies a deep engagement with themes that evoke our admiration and inquiry— nature, memory, relationships, identity, and the transcendent.

Through diverse mediums, techniques, and perspectives, this exhibition considers what it means to hold something sacred. Each piece stands as an offering, revealing the personal yet universal elements that stir reverence within us: the quiet beauty of fleeting moments, the vastness of the natural world, and the complexities of the human experience.

“Reverence” is not just an homage to these powerful experiences, but a dialogue, challenging both artist and viewer to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deep childlike wonder that so often gets pushed beneath the surface as we age. In a world often dominated by speed and distraction, these works are a call to slow down and see the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Together, we hope this exhibition serves as a space for introspection and connection, where reverence becomes a shared experience between creator and observer.

Featured Artists

Camelia Adams | Emma Benoit | Mickey Bourque | Aldeneil Espanola | Alex Galindo Barrones | Tess Johnson | Mya Lauer | Madison Lyons | Hailey Pankratz | Nicholas Paradis | Roman Sabasch | Danaka Stromberg | Saba Tensae | Gracyn Torgerson | Ozen Turkekul | Yordanos Woldu

Programming and Events

Closing Reception: Friday, December 20th from 7 - 10pm