The Fall Semester Review at ESU

The East Stroudsburg University of PA (ESU) Art Department held an Artists’ Reception on Wednesday November 20th for their Fall Semester Review Exhibition in the Madelon Powers Gallery which is located within the campus’ Fine and Performing Arts Building. The exhibit featured the work of students who are attending East Stroudsburg University and are seeking to obtain a degree in art. An enormous amount of work was on display reflecting a wide variety of creative approaches existing among the university’s student population in regards to the visual arts.

The impressive display of the two and three dimensional pieces in the exhibit overwhelmed the senses as their outstanding qualities greeted the numerous art lovers who attended the reception. Many of these attendees were often seen thoughtfully exploring each creative accomplishment while engaging in conversations relating the discoveries they had made during their  aesthetic journeys. There was much to talk about as this display of nearly 80 pieces proved to be, what many considered, the best exhibit the Madelon Powers Gallery had presented so far. And, considering the high artistic standards of those exhibits presented in the past, this is not an easy feat to accomplish.

In addition to the pieces presented in the downstairs gallery, a number of works were presented in the upstairs gallery by students enrolled in the University’s Design Classes. These works consisted primarily of posters thoughtfully exploring concepts while presenting these ideas through a commercialized medium. There were also several books and booklets designed by the students relating to the commercial arts of branding and logo design. The work was very well done and reflected the talent of each students as they strove to create marketing strategies for ideas that goes beyond the profit motive mindset that is commonly seen in business community.

In visiting both exhibits, one can’t help to contemplatively reflect upon the talents embodied in the ESU creative community. A number of the students whose work was on display are about to graduate in the near future. One can only imagine how fortunate any gallery and its patrons will be once they debut their work to the public through their venue. Still, a great number of students won’t be graduating for a number of years to come and this leads one to gladly imagine how much their already considerable skills will be improved upon as their education in the arts continues throughout their college careers. In any case, I recommend to those who seek to be impressed by wonderful talent to visit the gallery to experience the magnificent work contained in this exhibit. You’ll find more photographs taken during the Fall Semester Review Artists’ Reception in The ESU 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151583225905421.1073741826.636000420&type=3.

The ESU Art Department Fall Semester Review Exhibit will continue to be on display at The Madelon Powers Gallery until December 12th. The next exhibition scheduled to be held at the gallery is titled, “David Stabley: Paintings and Works in Clay” with an Artist’s Reception scheduled to be held on Monday February 3rd beginning at 1pm. The exhibit will continue to be on display until March 14th. Please contact The East Stroudsburg University Art Department at Esuarts@esu.edu for more information.