Statesboro, Armstrong campuses of Georgia Southern host trio of dynamic exhibitions displaying innovative artistry

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art at 91ÁÔÆæ is hosting several exhibits by guest artists across the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses this fall. The exhibits are free and open to the public from Oct. 10 through Nov. 25 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Featured artists , and bring innovative perspectives to the University’s gallery spaces, transforming traditional art media into complex, inventive forms. Serving as a valuable networking opportunity, local professionals and community members are encouraged to connect with students to view, enjoy and learn about each distinctive exhibition collectively.Â
On the Statesboro Campus, “Turntable Toonsâ€� by Tetz explores a type of analog animation that uses spinning records to create moving pictures and showcases his experiments with the medium. Tetz has been featured in several major publications, including INSIDER Art, Billboard and VICE Creators Projects, as well as Midland’s Grammy-nominated album “On the Rocks.â€� The exhibit is on display at the Center for Art and Theatre. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 14.
Also in Statesboro, “Infinite Frequencies of Care� by Shaw produces figurative work that highlights the humanity of the viewer by illustrating the humanity of the subject. As a recipient of numerous awards as well as a Ph.D. candidate at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, he has been featured in a multitude of notable publications, platforms and institutions, including PBS, Andscape and the Baltimore Museum of Art. His goal is for the viewer to experience the mystery of creation while engaging with the portrait.
“Authentic portrayals of the Black body are of particular interest to me simply because there is no other subject I find as complex, misrepresented and misunderstood,� Shaw explained.
“Infinite Frequencies of Care� is on display at the Center for Art and Theatre. The University will host an artist talk and reception from 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, followed by an outdoor viewing of the 2002 film “Frida� starring Selma Hayek.
The Armstrong Campus Fine Arts Gallery features “Navigating the Molecular: The Collective I Series� by Schendel-Vyvoda, an artist, author, researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. Her research and work have been displayed on PBS as well as in numerous media outlets across the country. The artist-philosopher’s current collection in Savannah builds on previous work that bridges the gap between art history, philosophy and visual culture.
Community members are invited to join Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff in viewing and celebrating Tetz, Shaw and Schendel-Vyvoda by visiting each unique exhibition this fall. Through these thought-provoking displays, the University seeks to foster meaningful engagement between students and the broader communities it serves.
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