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Ame: Japanese Weather in Woodblock Prints
June 1, 2024
Ukiyo-e, a traditional form of Japanese woodblock printing, originated during the Edo period. Rain, and other forms of weather, were re-occurring subjects for several ukiyo-e artists.
Artist Profile: Armand Merizon
May 29, 2024
Armand Merizon was an artist who refused to be held to any one style or template for how art should be represented.
Art and Social Movements
May 1, 2024
Social movements involve groups of people trying to create change in the world. These changes could be political, social, cultural, or environmental, among other topics. Artworks are often created in direct response to these movements.
Black Portraiture
April 1, 2024
To be able to see a representation of oneself is empowering. To see representation in an institution dedicated to displaying and preserving artistically and culturally significant objects is affirming.
Women of Abstract Art
March 1, 2024
Born in the 20th century, abstract art is marked by its freedom of color, shape, and lack of conventional composition. Abstract art was widely accepted by the 1940s, but the galleries featuring abstract art were still missing one thing- female artists.
Artists Collecting Artwork
February 1, 2024
Over the years, the Art Gallery has worked with other artists who, like Caraccio, have collected prints by artists who they have worked side-by-side with, collaborated with, or simply appreciated their story and artwork.
An Artist's Winter Wonderland
January 1, 2024
While it sometimes can be difficult to appreciate a snowy landscape this time of year, deep into a Michigan winter, many artists have found a special way to transform the grey winter light into a winter wonderland.
A Year in Review: 2023 Art on Campus
December 1, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, and we begin to look forward towards a brand-new year, the GVSU Art Gallery reflects on a year full of exciting exhibits, new relationships formed with artists and our community, and of course, brand new artwork adorning many of
Remembering Those Who Served
November 1, 2023
Veterans Day (also known as Remembrance Day in other countries and first known as Armistice Day) is observed in the United States on November 11, honoring the service of military veterans.
Masks in Art: Identity or Disguise?
October 1, 2023
A mask can be used to disguise, hide, protect, or frighten. A mask can be something that is physically worn, or something we wear metaphorically to change how we present ourselves to the world.