UNCW student to showcase installation in Boseman Gallery
Danielle Dewar | Staff Writer
Issue date: 12/2/09 Section: Lifestyles
"It was nothing more than a picture in a book," Connelly said. "I remember thinking to myself if I could make work that is half as evocative as hers, I will be a happy artist."
Connelly also attributes her involvement at UNCW from an orientation speech upon entering UNCW as a transfer student. According to Connelly, she remembers the speaker as "passionate, someone who loved her job," and most importantly, "an individual that "impacted me in a huge way." Connelly found the speaker after she concluded the speech in hopes of taking her up on the opportunity for guidance she offered to the students. The speaker she admired turned out to be Dr. Kemille Moore, dean of the University College and associate professor in art and art history.
"Moore cancelled her appointments for the day and helped me jump head-first into the arts," Connelly said. "I took it as a sign, and it really changed my life in such a great way."
Currently, Connelly is involved in an internship at the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery for the 2009-10 school year.
"I have learned so much from this wonderful opportunity," Connelly said. Although she is busy between school, internships, and being a mother of a 6-year-old, she still finds time for her artwork.
"Even if I am not physically making it, I am always thinking of it. It just runs through my head constantly," Connelly said.
Connelly's current project is titled "Where the Lines Cross." The installation is collaborative in that it is made possible by the participation and submissions of others to form a larger piece of art. Connelly will put the art together once all submissions have been made.
"The collaborative idea of combining small works from individuals into one large installation will produce a very interesting sculpture and build a community among the participants," said Andi Steele, assistant professor for the department of art and art history. "Meredith did a great job of setting parameters that will give the work unity, while allowing for individual variety. The whole project is very well thought out and the completed installation should be an exciting experience."
Connelly's installation will be displayed Jan. 4 through Feb. 4, 2010, with a reception open to the public Jan. 20. It will be located in the Boseman Gallery on the second floor of Fisher University Union. Connelly is also partaking in her first solo show in February at the Edge of Urge boutique in downtown Wilmington.
"Art has always been and will always be a driving force in my life," Connelly said. "I don't think it has changed my life but rather kept it going. Everything I see impacts me in one way or another. I suppose art impacted me by giving me an avenue to impact others."
Connelly also attributes her involvement at UNCW from an orientation speech upon entering UNCW as a transfer student. According to Connelly, she remembers the speaker as "passionate, someone who loved her job," and most importantly, "an individual that "impacted me in a huge way." Connelly found the speaker after she concluded the speech in hopes of taking her up on the opportunity for guidance she offered to the students. The speaker she admired turned out to be Dr. Kemille Moore, dean of the University College and associate professor in art and art history.
"Moore cancelled her appointments for the day and helped me jump head-first into the arts," Connelly said. "I took it as a sign, and it really changed my life in such a great way."
Currently, Connelly is involved in an internship at the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery for the 2009-10 school year.
"I have learned so much from this wonderful opportunity," Connelly said. Although she is busy between school, internships, and being a mother of a 6-year-old, she still finds time for her artwork.
"Even if I am not physically making it, I am always thinking of it. It just runs through my head constantly," Connelly said.
Connelly's current project is titled "Where the Lines Cross." The installation is collaborative in that it is made possible by the participation and submissions of others to form a larger piece of art. Connelly will put the art together once all submissions have been made.
"The collaborative idea of combining small works from individuals into one large installation will produce a very interesting sculpture and build a community among the participants," said Andi Steele, assistant professor for the department of art and art history. "Meredith did a great job of setting parameters that will give the work unity, while allowing for individual variety. The whole project is very well thought out and the completed installation should be an exciting experience."
Connelly's installation will be displayed Jan. 4 through Feb. 4, 2010, with a reception open to the public Jan. 20. It will be located in the Boseman Gallery on the second floor of Fisher University Union. Connelly is also partaking in her first solo show in February at the Edge of Urge boutique in downtown Wilmington.
"Art has always been and will always be a driving force in my life," Connelly said. "I don't think it has changed my life but rather kept it going. Everything I see impacts me in one way or another. I suppose art impacted me by giving me an avenue to impact others."
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