On Sunday night seventy-five people braved the Santa Ana breezes to meet with and interrogate faculty members, view "Refresh," the faculty show that closes on Friday, and tour the various studios in the department. I want to thank each of you for coming out. From my perspective, I thought it was a great success. I hope you thought so too.
Cliff Cramp (pictured) led an hour-long (was it actually longer??) tour of the illustration and animation studios, highlighting the Maya lab. Nobuhito Nishigawara and John Leighton hosted the half dozen or so 3D artists. Chen Wang led the graphic designers through the various computer labs and discussed the design works in the gallery. Don Lagerberg competed with Cliff on longest and most humorous tour as he took a large group into his painting and drawing studio. And department chair, Larry Johnson, guided the creative photography students through the labs, processing spaces, and display cases of student work.
It just so happened that one of the persons helping me, a grad student in illustration, was exhibiting her work in the West Gallery, so visitors got to see some graduate level work too. In addition, an undergrad was exhibiting in the Exit gallery so they enjoyed that as well (that video will be posted early next year).
I think my only concern is that I didn't give you enough time to eat. Oh well.
For those of you who missed the evening, and those who attended who want more, additional events are planned for the winter months. I'll post on that as the dates approach. I also plan to post a video of the show in January.
Anyway, thanks for coming. I hope you found it valuable.
Link to Cliff Cramp's illustration web site.
CLIFF CRAMP ILLUSTRATION
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