The Journey of Perspective<\/em> celebrated the long and vibrant artistic journey of self-taught artist, Edward Loper II. This exhibition shared the significance of Loper\u2019s prolific contributions to visual arts while simultaneously permitting the viewer access to Loper\u2019s unique perspectives and vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf I can draw it, I can build it. I do things to make people look.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The ACG presented <\/span>Edward Loper II: The Journey of Perspective <\/em><\/strong>\n October 3 \u2013 November 18, 2022 with an artist reception on Friday, October 7, 2022.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n

Delaware native Edward Loper II is a self-taught artist whose commitment to creative exploration has led to artistic success over the past five decades. Since the early 1960s, Loper’s work has been featured in numerous national exhibitions, cultural events, and publications, as well as the prestigious Barnes Foundation. His paintings are collected not only by private collectors, but corporate art collections such as the Wilmington Trust, BlueCross, Christiana Care, and the Delaware Trust. <\/span><\/p>\n

Loper taught art, photography, and woodworking at Wilmington High School in the 1960s. He also provided instruction in art, pottery and sculpture at the West End Neighborhood House and Kingwood Center. In the 1970’s he headed the Visual Arts Department at Christiana Cultural Arts Center and attended the Barnes Foundation in Merlon, PA.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Journey of Perspective <\/em>shared the significance of Loper\u2019s prolific contributions to visual arts while simultaneously permitting the viewer access to Loper\u2019s unique perspectives and vision. This exhibition also represented the bond of father and son as Loper\u2019s son, Jamie, curated this exhibition with a loving commitment to his father\u2019s contributions to the world of art.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne year ago, I was offered an incredible opportunity to show the treasures of my father Edward Loper II. With this opportunity, Shameka Jones and I co-curated the most revealing exhibition my father and his work have ever had. Thirty original paintings accompanied by technical drawings, sculptures and carvings will lovingly display examples of this great Journey of Perspective that my father has lived. <\/em>\n I would like to give a special thank you to Jennifer Gunther, Director of the Arts Center\/Gallery at Delaware State University, for her unwavering commitment to making this special occasion possible.<\/em> -Jamie Loper<\/span><\/p>\n

The Journey of Perspective exhibition was further defined through the following virtual videos and virtual exhibition:<\/p>\n

–A Tour of the Journey of Perspective with Jamie Loper.<\/p>\n

–An Artist Discussion between Mr. Loper and Jamie Loper with a focus on specific works in the exhibition.<\/p>\n

–A Curator Chat between Jamie Loper and Shamekia Jones, co-curators of the Journey of Perspective.<\/p>\n

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Celebration of Creativity 2022\n
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This exhibition is in partnership with <\/strong>Art Works for All<\/em><\/strong>\n , a nonprofit arts education organization supporting the artistic success of individuals with disabilities. This exhibition celebrates the creative work of individuals with disabilities and was created during Art Works for All\u2019s\n Artist Residency projects in K-12 schools and community settings throughout the state.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Senior Capstone Exhibition Spring 2022\n
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Presenting the Capstone work of Art Program (Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Department) Students: Infinate Dreams (Tori Albanese), TyShawn Allston, Heaven Booker (Helebo), Taylor Gordon, Mikal Morris, Jada Hunter, Zuhrye Lenoir, Erika Lindqvist, Brandi Nichols<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Creative Connections\n
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Creative Connections is an inclusive presentation of visual art. The vision for this virtual gathering of diverse art forms is the power of connections, collaboration and creative spirit. Creative Connections welcomed visual arts submissions from the DSU student community and presents the work of our DSU Student Creatives.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Art Program Faculty, Lori Crawford, chatted with DSU Art Program alumna, Jannah Williams, about her artistic journey and the recent acquisition of her Black Lives Matter mural. This mural, created in collaboration with the <\/span>\n Wilmington Black Lives Matter Mural Project<\/em>, was recently acquired by the <\/span>Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs <\/em>\n for the Division\u2019s permanent collection.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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HBCU graduate and Filmmaker <\/span>Akima Brown<\/strong>\n  discussed the <\/span>Delaware Collective for Creative Economy<\/em> and her efforts to empower all creatives to engage in the process of building an ecosystem supporting the creative industry.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Delaware Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program and the Delaware Congressional Art Award exhibition and awards presentation are the culmination of a juried competition for Delaware high school students. This exhibition\n shares the Gold Key Award artwork and writing.<\/p>\n

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This exhibition presents the eleventh annual National Arts Program Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, showcasing the creative endeavors of state employees.<\/p>\n

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The Arts Center\/Gallery presented Recent Works, a collection of recent work by the Art Program Faculty (Mass Communication Visual & Performing Arts Department), November 8-December 2, 2021. The participating faculty were: Roberta\n Tucci, Heather Ossandon, Lori Crawford, Billy Colbert and Hazel Bradshaw-Beaumont.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Points of Juxtaposition began in 2008 when a group of African-American artists came together for a dynamic presentation of art. Like the points of a compass, each artist represents their unique perspective of life in America and from an older African consciousness. The artists of Points of Juxtaposition direct their brushes, styles, camera lenses and digital tools at the social ills, beauty, and history of African Americans in this country.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dantu Samura\n
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Dantu Samura’s Senior Capstone experience, ‘Like Minded Businesswomen’.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Creative Connections began as an invitation to DSU students to submit diverse art forms for a virtual gathering supporting the power of the arts for connection, collaboration and creative spirit. DSU student response to this call for\n art is the Creative Connections exhibition.<\/p>\n

Due to the continued Covid Pandemic restrictions the live component of Creative Connections is presented with viewing from the window entrance to the Arts Center\/Gallery.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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KIARA FLOREZ\n
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Kiara Florez’s Senior Capstone Experience, ‘Inner Reflections’.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Arts Center\/Gallery proudly hosted their 33rd annual Scholastic Awards program at the beginning of 2021.<\/p>\n

The ACG prepared a virtual exhibition of the Gold Key Art program and hosted the awards presentation for the Art and Writing programs.<\/p>\n

The Awards program presented the Delaware Congressional Art Award along with additional awards from partners the Delaware Art Education Association and the Delaware Foundation for Visual Arts.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Arts Center\/Gallery is excited to present the tenth annual National Arts Program Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. Due to the continued Covid Pandemic restrictions, this year’s live and virtual exhibition presents the Award\n Winners from this year’s program. <\/p>\n

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The Arts Center\/Gallery presents Three October 4 – November 22, 2024 The exhibition Three presents a captivating showcase of artwork by Delaware artists Hannah Whiddon, Guy Miller, and Stephanie Boateng, each bringing a distinct voice and perspective to the collective experience. Guy Miller\u2019s vibrant pieces celebrate Black superheroes, blending nostalgia and contemporary artistry. His work […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-51","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/51","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/51\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2885,"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/51\/revisions\/2885"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artgallery.desu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}