ART – The Bascom Center for Visual Arts in Highlands, N.C. has chosen BFA student in Sculpture Zrai Aiken and Assistant Professor of Art in Sculpture Alex Schechter for the juried exhibition titled “Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs” at the Bunzl Gallery. This exhibition aims to celebrate the crucial role of teaching and mentoring in the development of artists by showcasing the collaborative works of faculty and student pairs. Running from January 20th to April 27th, 2024, “Emergence” features 35 pairs of artists representing 23 higher education institutions from the Southeast. This exhibition serves as a celebration of artistic collaboration and an exceptional experiential learning opportunity for students creating contemporary art. The diverse range of artworks reflects various approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and a mastery of traditional mediums taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.
ART – Lecturer in Ceramics and Foundations John Cummings attended a two-week Red Lodge Clay Center residency during Clemson University’s 2023 winter break. The Center, known for its national and international recognition, supports ceramic artists, fostering creativity and providing a platform for new work. The residency, partly funded by the South Carolina Arts Commission and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund, highlights the importance of art in everyday life.
ARCHITECTURE – Gunnin Architecture Library librarian Ann Holderfield and Assistant Professor Berrin Terim curated the exhibition “Between the II Mirrors” with student work from ARCH 8600: “The Emergence of Modern Architecture.” The project emphasizes the critical role of representation in the history of architecture.
ARCHITECTURE + HEALTH — Professor Anjali Joseph, Assistant Research Professor Sahar Mihandoust and doctoral candidate Swati Goel, all with the Center for Health Facilities Design & Testing (CHFDT), coauthored an article published in the Health Environments Research & Design Journal titled, “Design of Pediatric Outpatient Procedure Environments: A Pilot Study to Understand the Perceptions of Patients and Their Parents.” The study found that children undergoing surgery enjoyed murals, double chairs, patient beds, wall color, and access to a television. They disliked medical equipment and lack of child-friendly furniture. Most parents accompanying the children liked the murals, access to a television, and nature photos, while disliking the lack of privacy, lack of toys in waiting areas and lack of child-friendly furniture.
ARCHITECTURE – Associate Professors Andreea Mihalache and David Franco won a $40,000 grant from the LS3P Foundation for the project titled “Addressing Climate Change and Tourism on Southeastern Barrier Islands.” This is the inaugural grant cycle of the LS3P Foundation that will support “leading design thinkers in advancing research, strategies, and technologies which promote transformative change, improve human and planetary well-being, increase economic mobility, and advance issues of health and social equity across the Southeast.”