University of Delaware
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UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 18, Feb. 6, 1997
Gallery exhibition highlights eclectic sculpture collection

     The University Gallery and its Curatorial Apprenticeship
Program students are presenting "Carved, Cast and Concocted:
Sculpture from the University Gallery Collection," through Feb.
28 in the gallery in Newark.
     Organized by the apprenticeship students, the exhibition
showcases the eclectic nature of the University Gallery's
collection of three-dimensional objects, which range from carved
and cast examples of ancient art to 20th-century assemblages.
     "Sculpture physically confronts the viewer in his or her own
space, standing as an entity on equal terms," Belena Chapp,
gallery director, said. "The many and varied objects on display
in this exhibition accomplish this and convey aspects of the
makers' emotional and intellectual underpinnings. For example,
many of the ethnographic objects were created for the purpose of
ritual: vehicles of worship reflecting the ephemeral nature of
spirituality. Nevertheless, the contemporary viewer can relate
intellectually to these objects or appreciate them for purely
aesthetic reasons.
     "As the title of the exhibition suggests, a cross section of
materials, techniques and processes were used in the creation of
these sculptural works. However, the overriding intention of the
sculptor stimulates the viewer to go beyond the technical
attributes to find the emotional meaning and purpose manifested
in the work."
     The Curatorial Apprenticeship Program offers undergraduate
students from diverse majors the opportunity to explore the
various duties and tasks involved in all aspects of the museum
profession, particularly in the area of exhibition development.
Students volunteer their time in the University Gallery in
exchange for the experience and knowledge gained
     The student apprentices involved in the preparation and
organization of "Carved, Cast and Concocted" are Dana Greene of
Metuchen, N.J.; Andrew Hodes of Armork, N.Y.; Jodie Janisak of
Lititz, Pa.; Dawn Morehouse of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Darcy Newbold
of Port Murrary, N.J.; and Kristen Van Renssalaer of Richboro,
Pa.
     Admission to the University Gallery is free. The gallery is
located on the second floor of historic Old College.
     Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and 1-5
p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
     The gallery is closed on Mondays and on University holidays.
It is wheelchair accessible.
     To request other disability accommodations or to arrange
guided tours, individuals are encouraged to call 831-8242.
     Special arrangements need to be made at least l0 days in
advance of a visit.
                                          -Beth Thomas