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The work of native Dallas artist Kaleta Doolin will be featured in the
exhibition, "Kaleta Doolin: Stormy Weather," through July 17
in The Gallery in Hughes~Trigg Student Center. The exhibition, the museum's
first to feature only one artist, opened June 11 with a reception honoring
Doolin, an S.MU alumna.
Doolin's work explores the phenomenon
of violent weather, most notably the movement and effects of tornadoes,
"dust devils" and whirlwinds. "A lot of violence, anger
and pain are all self expressions," Doolin said. "Such events
represent sent chaotic symbols such as love and hate. It's a vehicle for
therapy."
Doolin said much of her fascination for these marvels of nature was elevated
by travels across the American Southwest and Kenya in Africa.
"We are trying to support what we are producing," said Karen
Churchill of The Gallery s staff. She said the museum tries to divide
its time equally between students, faculty, alumni and independent artists.
Doolin's exhibition consists of
various metal sculptures and drawings that depict the feel of wind and
weather patterns. Part of the exhibit, a giant wire cyclone will be suspended
from the Hughes-Trigg atrium skylight during the run of the exhibit.
Another highlight of the exposition is a multi-media presentation that
recreates the
sights and sounds of being in the eye of a tornado. "I believe in
turning back the soil," Doolin said. "If you take something
from society, you should return something also. It's a social obligation."
The exhibition is free and open
to the public. Regular museum hours for the summer are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on most weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday only.
Weekend hours are from noon to 5 p.m. |
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