International School of Art & Design 2019 Faculty Exhibit

Exhibit Dates: February 21 to March  18, 2019
Opening reception: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Dylan Evans Weiler,“they’re too young to even understand what’s on your mind”, Oil on linen on Panel, 2017

HANCOCK, MI –Finlandia University’s International School of Art and Design will present a faculty exhibit at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC), Hancock, February 21 to March 18, 2019.

An opening reception for the artists will take place at the gallery Thursday, February 21, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 

Tom Adolphs, “Untitled 2 from In Between series”, Digital Drawing/Painting, 2018

Recent works by full-time, adjunct, and emeritus faculty representing a diverse range of media and concepts will be on display. Artists include Tom Adolphs, Gini Brewer, Tobias Dawson, Phyllis Fredendall, Kenyon Hansen, Lindsey Heiden, Art Hill, Joyce Koskenmaki, Denise Vandeville, and Dylan Evans Weiler. 

Ceramics, fiber art, digital drawing/painting, sculpture and painting are several of the media that will be represented in this exhibit.  “This year we have several new faculty members exhibiting their work. This exhibit is a great opportunity to share and celebrate the talents of our faculty with the community and students in the International School of Art & Design”, notes Carrie Flaspohler, Gallery Director/Curator of the Finlandia University Gallery.  “Their creative works are an inspiration, bringing insight, inquiry and poetry into our lives.”

Joyce Koskenmaki, “Sacred Bird”, 6” x 6”, Acrylic on Board, 2018

 “Finlandia University International School of Art and Design 2019 Faculty Exhibit” is on display at the Finlandia University Gallery through March 18th.

The Finlandia University Gallery is in the Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. Please call 906-487-7500 for more information.

Lindsey Heiden, Recorded Feedings, 2018, Found tile, iron oxide, rocking chair, 35″x44’x4′

Ceramic work by Kenyon Hansen

Learn more about this exhibit, other exhibits and the Finlandia University Gallery in general by visiting finlandia.edu/universitygallery.