Five graduating art majors at Freed-Hardeman University have presented or will be presenting their senior art exhibitions in the coming weeks. The shows in the Troy Plunk Art Gallery in the Bulliner-Clayton Visual Arts Center are required for graduation.
Josie Goulding, from Mechanicsville, Va., began the gallery shows with her exhibition “Allegory and Delusion.” Goulding’s oil paintings depict various manifestations of sin and its negative effects. Her show took place April 10-16 with a reception and artist’s talk April 11.
Rebecca Phillips, from Gardendale, Ala., will continue the exhibitions with her show, “Select Pieces from my Freed-Hardeman Experience.” It was inspired by the decorative movement of the 1970’s and photorealistic paintings. Phillips’ show will be from Monday, April 18, to Friday, April 22, with the closing reception and artist’s talk April 22 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Bethany Simpson, from Columbia, Tenn., will present her exhibit, “Fresh from Eden,” from April 25 to April 29. The artist’s talk and reception is scheduled for April 25, 5-7 p.m. The exhibit will include oil paintings, charcoal drawings, and color photographs.
Hannah Daniels, from Pataskala, Ohio, will present her exhibit “Through My Eyes” from May 2 to May 6 with the reception and talk May 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Megan Atkeson, from Henderson, Tenn., will close the gallery shows with her exhibition from May 9 to May 13. Atkeson’s reception and artist’s talk will be May 12.
The public is invited to attend all of the showings. The gallery is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drop-in visitors are welcome. Parking is available off White Avenue.