2008 Woodie Awards
Graffiti-Inspired Artwork by Rollins
Kelly McNoldy
Issue date: 4/7/06 Section: News
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Everything about the opening and the show was graffiti-themed. Most of the music played was rap and techno with dark, rugged beats, played by DJ Keith Jackson of the "My Wax Octopus" show on WPRK 91.5 FM.
The catered food even resembled the art work surrounded by it. White, red and black tortilla chips with matching salsa, miniature egg rolls, stuffed spinach pastries and cinnamon-sugar pita chips were all complimented by soda and water and laid upon black and red tablecloths. "The culture clash of Mexican, Asian and Greek foods was eye opening and really resembled the sampling technology of hip hop and graffiti artwork," said Phillip Ileto, one of the observers at the art show.
The main part of the opening - the artwork - was very varied and rich in the mediums used and messages conveyed. Many pieces actually were made with spray paint, while others painted bottles of spray paint onto cardboard. With several other pieces one would not be able to guess that they were graffiti-inspired unless they recognized the work of the artist, who actually does graffiti throughout Orlando. There were photographs of graffiti and skateboards, both full and broken in half, that were painted.
Although there were many pieces, there was not much variety as far as the number of artists. There were six pieces in the show by the artist Null alone and five by Swamburger. Some people found this lack disconcerting because it does not represent the student interest in art. However, other people, such as Ileto, understood why there were not as many artists, and more specifically student artists compared to the past shows featured at the Campus Center. "As the year is winding down, school is becoming busier, so I understand why there isn't as much student contribution," said Ileto. "However, the art that was submitted was still quite good."
Other art shows that have been featured at the Campus Center all had themes too. Just last February the art show curator, Abby Hertz, collaborated with the campus rendition of "The Vagina Monologues" and its celebration of V-Day with an art show centered on women. Other art shows featured Halloween themed inspired works and works containing texture in the show entitled "Texture, Tactile, Touch."
There will be one more art show at the end of the school year that will not have a theme. It is open to all students, faculty and staff. If there are any questions, please contact the curator of the art shows, Abby Hertz.
As for "The Outsiders Within," Illeto just had more thing to say in regards to his entire experience: "Dope art, dope food, dope beats, dope dope."