Eastern Art Students to Present 'Society's Ultimate Playlist'
Willimantic, CT (11/14/2018) — The Art and Art History Department at Eastern Connecticut State University will host an exhibition titled "Society's Ultimate Playlist" from Nov. 28 to Dec. 12 in the Student Gallery of Eastern's Wood Support Services Center. The opening reception will occur Dec. 5 from 5-7 p.m.
Curated by students in Professor Gail Gelburd's Museums and Exhibitions course, the exhibition explores a brief timeline of three historic events in 20th-century American history: the Harlem Renaissance, Vietnam War and 9/11. The show highlights the use of music and art as a response to these conflicts.
The exhibition takes the viewer through a variety of iconic works that echo the political conflicts of the time. The show analyzes the works of 20th-century African-American artist Romare Bearden, who was influenced by the jazz music of the Harlem Renaisance. Vietnam memorabilia shows the public controversy of the war, which was expressed through rock 'n' roll music. Finally, artist David Wagner's chaotic imagery of the collapsing Twin Towers illustrates the fear and madness of the aftermath; an event that resulted in a rise in patriotism, which is often expressed through country music.
Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 26 other states and 20 other countries. A residential campus offering 40 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked the 25th top public university in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2018 Best College ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review eight years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.
It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.
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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 26 other states and 20 other countries. A residential campus offering 40 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked the 25th top public university in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2018 Best College ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review eight years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.
It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.
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