"Let Art Speak" Exhibition Features Talent of FSU Art Students

2014 Nov 20

Frostburg State University seniors Cassandra Chisholm, David Cunningham, Victoria Foster, Daniel Koval, Holly Ramey and Andrew Ravenscroft will have their work featured at the "Let Art Speak" senior exhibition from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Frostburg State University's Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery in the Fine Arts Building.

The senior exhibition is the capstone for the art and design degree at FSU. The students' artwork will focus on the flow of line, shape, color and work to make their art more than just art, but a visible celebration of their years in college.

Chisholm, from Southern Maryland, has served as vice president of the national honor art fraternity, Kappa Pi. The artwork she will display focuses in metalwork and spans the gamut from delicate jewelry to more industrial, structural forms.

Cunningham, from Elkton, Md., will exhibit works that span in inspiration, from music to adventure sports, as well as a few original paintings. The majority of his subject matter seeks to reconcile the traditional with our rapidly advancing technological society.

Foster was born in Washington, D.C., and studies Illustration. She is working on several short stories and a graphic novel using black and white ink drawings as her focused medium. Foster plans to join the increasingly popular fields of comic books and graphic novelization.

Koval is a native of Frederick, Md. His artwork is in digital media and pen/ink, and he actively strives to add deeper meaning to his graphic design. Koval aspires to use his graphic design skills to work in merchandising, with designs for such products as clothing, film posters and games.

Ramey, from Oakland, Md., is graduating with a focus in illustration and ceramics. After graduation, she plans to pursue a full- time career in illustration and eventually delve back into pottery with the hope of having her own public studio and gallery space.

Ravenscroft is an artist from Boonsboro, Md. His current inspirations come from within, "a search for meaning through creation," often relying on humor and the analysis of social conditions. Ravenscroft's goal is to one day be self-employed, eventually establishing a brand and a public image through his illustrations and designs.

The Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery has free admission and is open to the public Sunday through Wednesday, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information about the exhibition, contact the FSU Department of Visual Arts at 301-687-4797.