The Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery within the Norick Art Center has a new exhibition on display.
“Dean Bloodgood: 70 Years of Painting,” a visiting installation, explores painting from broader lenses. “70 Years of Painting” consists of work from artist Dean Bloodgood, a native Oklahoman and professor at Oklahoma State University for over 40 years.
Heather Lunsford, gallery director, said the exhibition is one of several the Hulsey Gallery hosts throughout the academic year for students and the nearby community to partake in.
“We hope that the gallery can be a place for students to see art in a comfortable environment,” Lunsford said. “Not only visual art students are welcome, but everyone.”
Lunsford said being able to showcase “70 Years of Painting” is a great opportunity for the art department at OCU to collaborate with OSU.
“Whenever we are able to partner with other departments and schools, that is great exposure for our students,” Lunsford said.
Lunsford said the pieces in the gallery are a great representation of Bloodgood’s work as he works in various media.
“The pieces in this installation follow similar, but distinctly different themes,” Lunsford said. “The work is all unified by similar hues and tones but containing differing media usage.”
Lunsford said this exhibition shines a light on Bloodgood and his broad career.
“The art currently in the gallery celebrates the achievements of his career,” Lunsford said. “I think the pieces chosen will take you on a journey.”
Davis Roby, political science sophomore, said he had no idea about new art being in the Norick Center.
“Yeah, I’ve been in there a few times but didn’t realize there was new art on display,” Roby said.
Sophia Patterson, music theater freshman, said she was shocked there was an art gallery on campus.
“How did I not know we had a gallery,” Patterson said. “I’ve seen those blue letters that spell “ART” but didn’t know there was a gallery.”
Patterson said that she loves to visit art museums in her free time.
“I always like to scout out places to see new visual art,” Patterson said. “I will definitely be taking a trip to see the campus gallery when I get a chance. I wish I would have known about it sooner.”
“Dean Bloodgood: 70 Years of Painting,” will be on display 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays until April 16 in the Hulsey Gallery. Admission is free to the public.
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