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Preparatory Study for 2018 Memphis in May poster by Erin Harmon
No full textThis is a tracing in pencil on tracing paper done by Megan Harmon in 2017 as preparatory research for her creation of the 2018 Memphis in May poster. It was scanned in the VRC in 2018 and uploaded into Dlynx by Grayson Burke, Rhodes Class of 2021.Memphis in May International Festival unveiled the 2018 Fine Arts Poster honoring the Czech Republic at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Tuesday night, January 23, at 6:00 pm. The original work for the Fine Arts Poster was created by local artist Erin Harmon, and is composed of a lively collage of painted paper to construct the image. The composition consists of a group of overlapping and interconnected circles alluding to both the qualities of art nouveau found throughout much of the Czech Republic, and the interconnectedness and unity of the Republic. The color palette of the poster was pulled from the vibrant and rich colors found in many stunning stained-glass windows throughout the country. Additionally, the work features countless symbols of Czech history, tributes to their heritage, and subtle allusions to their cultural touchstones and landmarks. Ms. Harmon is the James F. Ruffin Professor of Art at Rhodes College and served as Department Chair from 2012-2017. She has cultivated a national exhibition record and been included in over fifty exhibitions. She received her BA in Studio Art from San Diego State University in 2001 and completed an MFA in Painting at Rhode Island School of Design in 2003
Sou'wester, November 3, 2017, Volume 101, issue 8
No full textThis is the digital version of the Sou'wester for this date. A print copy is available in the College Archives
Preparatory Study for 2018 Memphis in May poster by Erin Harmon
No full textThis is a drawing in pencil on paper done by Megan Harmon in 2017 as preparatory research for her creation of the 2018 Memphis in May poster. It was scanned in the VRC in 2018 and uploaded into Dlynx by Grayson Burke, Rhodes Class of 2021.Memphis in May International Festival unveiled the 2018 Fine Arts Poster honoring the Czech Republic at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Tuesday night, January 23, at 6:00 pm. The original work for the Fine Arts Poster was created by local artist Erin Harmon, and is composed of a lively collage of painted paper to construct the image. The composition consists of a group of overlapping and interconnected circles alluding to both the qualities of art nouveau found throughout much of the Czech Republic, and the interconnectedness and unity of the Republic. The color palette of the poster was pulled from the vibrant and rich colors found in many stunning stained-glass windows throughout the country. Additionally, the work features countless symbols of Czech history, tributes to their heritage, and subtle allusions to their cultural touchstones and landmarks. Ms. Harmon is the James F. Ruffin Professor of Art at Rhodes College and served as Department Chair from 2012-2017. She has cultivated a national exhibition record and been included in over fifty exhibitions. She received her BA in Studio Art from San Diego State University in 2001 and completed an MFA in Painting at Rhode Island School of Design in 2003
Skeleton with Candy Bucket
No full textThis digital image was taken by a member of the Memphis Art Project team during fall 2017. It was uploaded to DLynx during fall 2017 in the Visual Resources Center.This digital image shows a mural depicting a skeleton with a jack-o-lantern candy bucket. The skeleton is on the right side of the mural facing the blue text on the left. The text is extremely stylized to the point of illegibility. Pink abstract shapes create discreet background. The artist's signature can be found written in black in the bottom-right corner of the mural, just under the skeleton. It reads, "@DAZETN.
"Fathom" Exhibition Opening Reception
No full textThis digital image was photographed and uploaded to DLynx by the Visual Resources Center in September, 2017.This is an image from the opening of Professor Ryan Rasmussen's exhibition, "Fathom". The exhibition was in the Clough-Hanson gallery starting September 1st, 2017
Project 1: Environment
No full textThis painting was digitized and uploaded to DLynx by the Visual Resources Center during fall 2017.This painting was created by Jordan Gaertner. It was submitted as part of the first project assigned to the Beginning Painting class of fall 2017 taught by Carl Moore. This assignment, titled "Environment," required students to complete 20 paintings on a 9 x 12 inch cold press illustration board and two color charts. The "Environment" subject could reference objects from everyday life or a still life that was set up in the studio. The paintings were critiqued in class on October 5, 2017
Small bronze hammer
No full textThis object was photographed and inventoried during summer 2017 by Jane Esklidsen '19 and Reagan Alley '18. It was uploaded to DLynx during fall 2018. Please note that the date issued field refers to the date of the digital object's creation. The temporal coverage field contains date information for the actual physical object, when known.This is a small bronze hammer. It has a handle with a geometric design. There are black smudges on the hammer
Dr. Russell T. Wigginton, 2017
No full textIn this interview, alumus and former professor Dr. Russell T. Wigginton ('88) discusses past experiences and reflects on his time at Rhodes College. Interview conducted by Brittney Threatt ('17) and Zaria Jones ('19)
Project 1: Environment
No full textThis painting was digitized and uploaded to DLynx by the Visual Resources Center during fall 2017.This painting was created by Tricia Sculco. It was submitted as part of the first project assigned to the Beginning Painting class of fall 2017 taught by Carl Moore. This assignment, titled "Environment," required students to complete 20 paintings on a 9 x 12 inch cold press illustration board and two color charts. The "Environment" subject could reference objects from everyday life or a still life that was set up in the studio. The paintings were critiqued in class on October 5, 2017
Niagara Series #4
No full textThis object was photographed and inventoried during summer 2017 by Jane Esklidsen '19 and Reagan Alley '18. It was uploaded to DLynx during fall 2018. Please note that the date issued field refers to the date of the digital object's creation. The temporal coverage field contains date information for the actual physical object, when known.This image depicts a large roughly square-shaped splotch of yellow. The shape has an orange rectangle on top of it and several lines of blue, gray, red, white and black also on top of it. The image has black writing in the bottom left corner that says "130/175" and a signature in the bottom right corner "Zox". The image has a white window mat and a black frame. On the back is a rectangular, white sticker which reads "Larry Zox / Niagara Series #4 / 1981 / ACCN # 1997.1.46"