In approaching this assignment, we first considered what concepts the masters of metalworking must bring into their projects, despite having no mastery of metals ourselves. Foremost, we thought about their understanding of the medium: how metals conduct heat, how easily … Read more

     As someone drawn to midcentury contemporary art, it came as no surprise that I found myself immediately drawn to Harvey K. Littleton’s Folded and Sliced Form on a Marble Base, executed in 1968. Hailed as one of the foremost … Read more

As our wood unit began, I started approaching plans for my design using what limited knowledge I already had about woodworking and wooden objects. I have always appreciated wood’s potential as a medium to produce works that serve both functional … Read more

Hawk on Rockwork, Japanese, 19th century, Hirado porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration, gift of Mrs. Joseph Palmer Knapp, by exchange, 2016.34.   Within the Ackland Art Museum’s Colors Across Asia exhibit, ceramic works sit staged throughout a variety of … Read more

Hi, everyone! My name is Taylor Brunson and I am a junior majoring in Art History, with minors in Theatre Management and Creative Writing (if I could add another field of study, it would be “Politely Answering the Absurd Number … Read more