2008 Woodie Awards
Sale provides students chance to show creativity
Issue date: 11/30/05 Section: News
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Staff Writer
In the beginning, God created. Many students and faculty are showing off their creativity in this year's art show and sale.
Jim Craft, art professor, feels that the best way to encourage student artists is to take them on a field trip to see other works of art. "The more pieces we can sell, the better a field trip we can take art students on," said Craft. Half of the proceeds from the fundraiser go towards a field trip; the other half go back to the artist.
Last year's setback to the art show was due to kiln malfunctions, preventing the finishing of pottery pieces that make up the bulk of the art sale.
All of the art department's professors are involved in the sale this year. With talents and experience that encompasses entire lives, North Greenville faculty members get their hands dirty to raise money for their students.
Craft is selling pottery, prints and paintings. The main theme of his works is the "Husband and Bride", representing Christ and the church. "If it's done the way the Bible says marriage is to be done, it's also like a form of salvation, much like how Christ does," said Craft. His talents have consisted of photography, sculpture, drawing, architectural restoration, woodworking and almost everything in between for the past 25 years.
Blake Smith, North Greenville's resident photography professor, is selling pottery and photographs. His talents consist of ceramics, digital and traditional photography and digital art. He's been professionally creating art for 15 years. Most of his inspiration comes from his Christian beliefs, surroundings and experiences in life. The portion of profit he earns will go towards securing more materials and framing supplies.
Zac Buser, art professor, is selling a series of prints. His works range from panting, drawing, sculpting and digital art to bronze casting. God's Word inspires him emotionally and Peter Breghel and Vik Muniz inspire him artistically.
"My art once expressed my hate and anger, but in the 10th grade, as I was growing closer to God, I turned my extreme emotions into fuel for my creative fire," said Amanda Lindsey, sophomore interdisciplinary studies. Lindsey is submitting her favorite peaceful still-life works to the buyer's eye. Her artistic hobbies include digital art, charcoal, pencil and painting. She draws her inspiration from a weird childhood.