New Faculty Exhibition at the McCray Gallery Showcases the Talent of the Studio Arts Programs
“An inspirational showcase of our professors’ artwork” is how Expressive Arts major Charlee Alexander described the new exhibition of work by WNMU faculty on display at the McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art. “It is fantastic to see all of the faculty collaborating on something,” she said, “The community of the Arts Department is a really tight-knit, loving community, and all the professors are there to support each other’s work, as they do their students.” The exhibition, which opened with a reception on October 19, features the work of seven members of the Department of Expressive Arts. Professor of Sculpture and Department Chair Michael Metcalf exhibited cast bronze sculptures as well as a slyly humorous performance piece designed specifically for the opening reception of the exhibition. This piece, titled “Melting Head,” featured a head carved of wax that was previously used to create the mold for a cast bronze self-portrait. The head was...