The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa kicks off another year with the Department of Art and Art Histories 34th annual Graduate Exhibition.
Located at the Linekoa grounds at the Mānoa campus, the exhibit displays the breadth of talent and creativity that has been fostered and culled into existence through the school’s venerated program, which focuses primarily on the study of Asian and Pacific art history and visual arts.
The exhibition is a mandatory component of the MFA program, helping students to revise and restructure their public offerings in a friendly environment, free from the scrutiny of critics and their cruel contemporaries.
The display offers a clear distinction between those enrolled in the graduate program, and those still trying to hone their voice as undergraduates.
That’s not to say that the undergrads have nothing to offer, but the differences are abundantly clear.
As usual, the display offers a variety of different mediums, ranging from photography to paintings, to sculptures and ceramics. What’s particularly interesting is the diversity contained within this single space, which is representative of the multi-faceted influences instilled through the institution.
UH Mānoa’s art program is the only place in the state that offers the MA in Asian and Pacific art history, making it a special source of creative inspiration within a cultural context. While attending courses, students have the ability to learn more about the social and environmental issues of the area expanding their imaginations and their awareness for islands.
Following the graduate exhibit will be the show entitled FAX, a moving art display that evolved in New York in 2009. The show features artists and designers who utilize fax machines as tools for creative development.
The show opened on Jan. 15, and is scheduled to run until Feb. 3. For more information visit, http://www.hawaii.edu/art/students/graduate/