McDaniel College’s student honors exhibition features a variety of work from three senior Art students. Titled “Pigments and Plastics,” this annual exhibition runs March 1–30 in Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall. An opening reception is March 1, 5:30–7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m.
Seniors showcasing their works are Caitlin Eversmier of Cockeysville, Md., Monique Staveley of Sykesville, Md., and Rachel Wojnar of Cumberland, Md.
The exhibition and reception are both free and open to the public. Rice Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, noon–4 p.m., and Saturday, noon–5 p.m. For more information, call 410-857-2595.
About the Artists:
Caitlin Eversmier of Cockeysville, Md., uses her prints and drawings to “highlight the issues of anthropogenic pollution, specifically plastics and their effects on both marine organisms and humans.” She said, “My hope is to highlight this everlasting damage in order to alter society’s social norms revolving around plastic.”
Monique Staveley of Sykesville, Md., said, “My art uses drawings separated with panels to tell a story. They are done in pen and ink and shaded to give the story more depth. The stories are about a college-age girl getting through menial tasks that turn into larger-than-life problems.”
Rachel Wojnar of Cumberland, Md., explains that her work revolves around the relationships between humanity and the natural world. “In search of new perspectives and appreciation for nature, I explore alternative methods of art-making that may begin to reduce the harm we have done, and are doing, to the environment,” said Wojnar. “Embracing impermanence, I create with biodegradable materials and abandon harsh chemicals and toxic pigments whenever possible. Building upon this, I explore innovative, yet simple solutions to environmental problems that so often seem hopeless.”
Detail from McDaniel senior Caitlin Eversmier's "Diatoms" wood print on exhibit at "Pigments and Plastics," the student honors exhibition at the College.
