tarting from now and running throughout the rest of the semester here at UW Whitewater, there is a mentor/mentee art gallery at the Crossman Gallery!
Starting every week on Monday and ending on Thursday, running from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., admission to the gallery is free, and it shows off the works of art professors and their young protégées here at UW Whitewater.
Pieces in these exhibits include combinations of abstract art, paper art, sculptures, and traditional painted art.
There are over two dozen pieces in the exhibit, each with explanations near them as to what they mean, and what they stand for.
When arriving at the gallery, there were about ten others admiring the art it had to offer. Among these were Connor C. and Nicholas S., who both agreed to be interviewed.
When asked about the art, Mr. S stated that “It’s interesting how many different types of art can portray such similar emotions. Whether it’s abstract paper-formed art, or a normal painting it can make you feel what the artist was going for.”
According to the front desk clerk working the gallery, this was one of several aims of the exhibit. To show how the diversity of art can speak to different demographics of viewers.
While touring the exhibits, one can read each explanation of each piece and gain a greater understanding of what each piece stands for. They were constructed for a reason.
For most of the mentee’s pieces, the meaning had something to do with what their mentors had taught them.
What is more surprising, is how the mentor’s pieces had many explanations about what their mentee’s had taught them, which opened our eyes to exactly what the exhibit’s main point was. Mentors and their protégées teach each other, not just one way.
Mr. C stated that “It’s about more than just mentors teaching their students. The students can teach their mentors without even trying to. That’s the basis of a healthy teacher/student relationship. That’s what this place is actually all about.”
*The Crossman Gallery is open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. all semester long, and is free to anyone looking for inspiration and a fine art viewing experience.*