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What is it with art students?
When I go to class, I take notes. On an adventurous day, I might dissect a frog. If it ever becomes necessary, I could locate the testes on a dead amphibian.
Apparently, when Odilon Delgado goes to class, he renders everyday objects in such vivid, saturated color that tomatoes under glass become gorgeous—hypnotic, even. If it ever becomes necessary, he could create beauty from the mundane.
When William Myers goes to class, he captures adventure and loneliness on black and white film. If it ever becomes necessary, he could tell a story without speaking a word.
When Connie Major goes to class, she squishes clay into creatures with humor and history, or swirls storms of color into ceramic glaze. If it ever becomes necessary, she could evoke life from something lifeless or form from something shapeless.
Whenever I see a student art show, I marvel at the work of my fellow students. This year’s show is no exception, with an eclectic display of about 150 works representing a jury selection of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, digital media, jewelry and photography. Both the subjects and style are as diverse as SAC’s student body.
I also marvel at the notion of art education, how instructors take talented, creative students and equip them with the tools to realize their varied visions. I wonder how the value of art education can be questioned when exhibits like this demonstrate how art students are poised to beautify, clarify, organize and enrich the world.
The Annual Student Art Show runs through May 28 in the SAC Main gallery. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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