Hokies show support in student gallery
By Sara Cline
March 6, 2013
Art brings Hokies together in the Squire’s Student Center’s Perspective Gallery student art show.
March 6, 2013
Art brings Hokies together in the Squire’s Student Center’s Perspective Gallery student art show.
BLACKSBURG, Va.—Hokies showed their school spirit by visiting the 2013 Juried Student Art Exhibit, a gallery completely filled by enrolled Virginia Tech students.
The show started on Feb. 22 and is hosted in Squires Student Center’s Perspective Art Gallery. Robin Boucher, the Art Program Direct of Student Centers and Activities juried the work before the pieces were shown.
The exhibit is comprised of 2D, 3D, and digital works. Three laptops were provided for the audience to watch videos created and edited by the contestants. Drawings and paintings covered the entire gallery. Few sculptures were submitted.
Though there was not a huge crowd, some students came in between classes to admire their fellow Hokies’ art pieces. The gallery seemed empty, but the students who came to look at the pieces seemed to really appreciate the talent of contestants.
The digital works seemed to be the most captivating to viewers because it incorporated visuals and music. However, students spent the most time looking at the 2D art.
During the afternoon, many people ignored the gallery. However, the few who came in to look at the art showed true Hokie spirit. Going to an art gallery may not include trademarked VT logos, spirit cheers, and maroon and orange, but it probably made the artists who created the pieces feel appreciated. The Hokie Nation is all about supporting the tight knit community that is Virginia Tech.
No matter how small an event is, being there for your fellow students is vital to embody Hokie spirit.
The show started on Feb. 22 and is hosted in Squires Student Center’s Perspective Art Gallery. Robin Boucher, the Art Program Direct of Student Centers and Activities juried the work before the pieces were shown.
The exhibit is comprised of 2D, 3D, and digital works. Three laptops were provided for the audience to watch videos created and edited by the contestants. Drawings and paintings covered the entire gallery. Few sculptures were submitted.
Though there was not a huge crowd, some students came in between classes to admire their fellow Hokies’ art pieces. The gallery seemed empty, but the students who came to look at the pieces seemed to really appreciate the talent of contestants.
The digital works seemed to be the most captivating to viewers because it incorporated visuals and music. However, students spent the most time looking at the 2D art.
During the afternoon, many people ignored the gallery. However, the few who came in to look at the art showed true Hokie spirit. Going to an art gallery may not include trademarked VT logos, spirit cheers, and maroon and orange, but it probably made the artists who created the pieces feel appreciated. The Hokie Nation is all about supporting the tight knit community that is Virginia Tech.
No matter how small an event is, being there for your fellow students is vital to embody Hokie spirit.