Cawein Gallery Exhibit: Richard Cork
Sep 28, 2012, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMKathrin Cawein Gallery of Art (2125 College Way) - Forest Grove
Portland photographer Richard Cork displays his work during the first installment of the 2012-13 Cawein Gallery exhibit series. Cork will give a talk at an Artist Reception Wednesday, Sept. 5 (4 to 5 p.m.). Free admission.
The Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art at Pacific University opens its 2012-13 exhibit season with a photography collection by Portland resident Richard Cork.
Cork uses the camera to simplify views from a visually chaotic environment to derive meaning from the scenes. The significance of each image lies within itself, connected by a loose reference to reality.
Cork's works will be on display through Friday, Sept. 28. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free.
Located at the heart of Pacific University, the Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art is integrated into the southeast corner of Harvey W. Scott Hall (2125 College Way).
The gallery is named in recognition of the late Kathrin Cawein of New York, who, beyond being an accomplished printmaker and contributor to Pacific University, established an endowed scholarship for students of the arts at Pacific. The fund was established through the sale of her intaglio etchings and engravings during exhibits at Pacific, as well as from the proceeds of her estate after death in 1996.
The gallery’s north-south directional orientation, track lighting, and textural wall surfacing contrasted with brick walls provide a wonderful space in which to view art.
Outside window views bring natural light and a sense of warmth from the campus environment into the gallery. Adequate storage and an exterior south entrance facing the center of campus have made the gallery known as one of the best university galleries in the state of Oregon.
Exhibits change monthly throughout the academic year and are provided at no cost to the public through the University’s Art Department. This program constitutes a service that benefits both the University community and the surrounding region.
Receptions with exhibiting artists at the openings of their showings provide an opportunity for community enrichment and cultural growth. At times, artist talks are also scheduled to coincide with the exhibit schedule, to give the artist a chance to share his or her creative inspirations and motivations related to the works on display.
For more information, contact Junko Iijima (503) 352-2870.
Posted by Joe Lang (jlang@pacificu.edu) on Aug 30, 2012 at 4:49 PM
