Past Exhibitions – 2016
Moments in the Wilderness: Photographs by Loyd Sneed
November 2 through January 14
Dr. Sneed is a nature photographer, specializing in photos from State and National Parks around the U.S. He worked in the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory for 37 years and was instrumental in establishing the molecular diagnostics section. Now retired, he uses his photography to advocate for environmental and conservation concerns.
Nature Photography Workshop: Saturday, November 5, Loyd Sneed, VAC, and TAMU Rec Sports will host a photography hike for students of Texas A&M. Pre-registration is required. Location to be announced.
Opening reception: Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Reynolds Gallery
James R. Reynolds Gallery
Linda Vallejo: The Brown Dot Project and Make ‘Em All Mexican
Linda Vallejo’s work was on display from September 14th through October 29, 2016.
Linda is a Chicana artist from Los Angeles, although she grew up in parts of Texas, Alabama, and Europe. Her Make ‘Em All Mexican work is heavily inspired by pop art and the use of repurposed materials. She will also be exhibiting her brand new The Brown Dot Project series that visually represents U.S. national data on Latino populations.
Ms. Vallejo visited Texas A&M between September 26 -28, she was available for presentations or other speaking engagements during her visit.
An opening reception took place Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in the Reynolds Gallery.
James R. Reynolds Gallery
Fleeting: Works by Diane Feissel
Diane Feissel’s work was on display from June 22 to September 10, 2016
Feissel’s series of 38 oil paintings explores the passage of time and the elusive nature of relationships. The pieces display several different styles and subjects but are connected in their theme: the poignancy of capturing a fleeting moment.
A closing reception took place August 25th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Gallery.
James R. Reynolds Gallery
Alia El-Bermani: Natural Forms and Figures
Alia El-Bermani’s work was on display from April 27 to Mary 31, 2016
The exhibition of 21 oil paintings explored the artist’s fascination for the natural world, science, and the human figure. Her recent works have incorporated folded paper objects that both conceal and enhance her mysterious and personal narratives.
There was an opening reception and a meet-and-greet with the artist on April 28, 2016.
James R. Reynolds Gallery
ArtFest
ArtFest submissions were on display from March 2 to April 23, 2016.
ArtFest is an annual juried student art competition and exhibition sponsored by the Memorial Student Center’s Visual Arts Committee. The top three winners received cash prizes and all selected finalists were exhibited in the James R. Reynolds Student Art Gallery.
There was an opening reception on March 3, 2016 where the first, second, and third place winners were announced.
James R. Reynolds Gallery
Chris La Porte: Monumental
Monumental was on display from January 20 to February 27, 2016.
Chris La Porte is a stunning realistic pencil-drawing artist who creates monumental murals that are so real they are often mistaken for photographs. Chris La Porte visited campus as the VAC artist in residence for Spring 2016.
The artist led a public gallery talk at the opening reception January 21, 2016.
James R. Reynolds Gallery
The Artwork of Micheal Monaco
Micheal Monaco’s artwork was on display from December 2, 2015 to January 16,2016.
Artist Michael Monaco was in a car accident when he was just 16 years old. After extensive rehabilitation, Michael learned how to perform everyday tasks utilizing only his mouth. He found a hobby in painting. 25 years later, his artwork has been reproduced all over the world and still stands as proof that there are no boundaries to artistic talent
Monaco hosted an adaptive painting workshop on December 5, 2015 in partnership with Brazos Valley Council for Independent Living, VSA, TAMU Disability Student Services, and TAMU Department of Education
There was an opening reception December 3, 2016.
James R. Reynolds Gallery
