The Fragile Bee: Works by Nancy Macko

September 12 – October 27, 2018 | Reception: October 19 from 7 – 9 pm

The MSC Visual Arts Committee is proud to present The Fragile Bee: Works by Nancy Macko, an exhibition looking at the relationship between technology and nature as art. Focusing on the honey bee, this exhibition seeks to explore the power of eco-feminism using both an artistic and scientific viewpoint. With her use of honeycomb imagery combined with close-up photography, Macko is able to express the interconnection of life with art and nature.

Nancy Macko is the Director of the Digital Art Program at Scripps College in California. She has been teaching and producing art since the 1980’s–showcasing her work in more than 140 exhibitions. Using multiple mediums, her work is a striking integration of science and art depicting the complexity of the natural world. In addition to teaching and creating artwork, Macko is highly involved in museum and curatorial work. She has held state and national leadership positions as an advocate for the arts. The Fragile Bee: Works by Nancy Macko is organized through Katharine T. Carter & Associates.

Response: Paired Works by TAMU College of Architecture Artists and their Professors

June 13 – September 8, 2018

The MSC Visual Arts Committee in partnership with the College of Architecture is proud to present Response: Paired works by TAMU College of Architecture artists and their professors, an exhibition focused on the reciprocal relationship between a professor and student as represented in their respective works. The intent of this exhibition is to demonstrate the powerful bond of mentorships that allow the student and teacher to impact and inspire one another. By pairing the works side by side, we can not only see the influence between the two but also how they differ artistically. Although the student-professor relationship is primarily grounded in learning, this exhibition recognizes the lifelong impact both artists can have on each other. The MSC Visual Arts Committee seeks to show how artists and their professors continuously have a lasting relationship that is always at work—influencing, inspiring and most importantly growing.

A public reception will take place on August 22, 2018 from 3-5pm in the Reynolds Gallery. Refreshments will be provided.

Aggie Minds

April 25 – June 9, 2018

Aggie Minds is a student exhibition exploring mindfulness, wellness, and mental health. The intent is to provide all students a way to share their thoughts and experiences through their creative process. Aggie Minds seeks to connect students from all backgrounds and majors on a personal level. While not all mindfulness or mental health perspectives are universal, those who choose to share their testimony through their work in Aggie Minds may support or inspire fellow Aggies who share similar thoughts or experiences. Look around — you’re not alone.

An opening reception will take place on April 26, 2018 from 7–9pm in the Reynolds Gallery. Refreshments will be provided.

ArtFest 2018

ArtFest is an annual juried student art competition and exhibition sponsored by the Memorial Student Center & The Visual Arts Committee. The top winners receive cash prizes and all selected finalists will be exhibited in the James R. Reynolds Art Gallery. For ArtFest 2018, we received 137 pieces from Texas A&M students, all of which were displayed in the gallery until the end of the exhibition on April 21, 2018.

A reception and awards ceremony took place on March 8, 2018 from 7–9pm in the Reynolds Gallery. MSC Town Hall provided a live jazz duo for the event.

Salam: curated by the Muslim Student Association and MSC Visual Arts Committee

On display January 17–March 3, 2018 in the Reynolds Gallery.

The MSC Visual Arts Committee has collaborated with the Muslim Students’ Association at Texas A&M University and the Islamic Arts Society of Houston to bring this unique and culturally immersive exhibit to campus, in order to share just a few personal expressions and interpretations of Islam with Texas A&M and the Bryan/College Station community. The mission of Islam, the Texas A&M Muslim Students’ Association, and the Islamic Arts Society of Houston is the same: to spread peace and love, and to bring people together as a community. That is also the intention of this exhibit.

The Muslim Students’ Association at Texas A&M University serves students on campus and the Bryan-College Station community by promoting unity among fellow Muslims, hosting Islamic religious and cultural activities, and educating non-Muslims about the many-faceted history of Islam. Similarly, the Islamic Arts Society of Houston aims to promote the rich heritage of Islamic art, while bringing Muslims and non-Muslims closer in the Houston community. If you don’t know much about the extensive artistic and cultural history associated with Islam, viewing this exhibit is only one place to start. There are many resources available about contemporary and historical traditions of Islam artwork; the MSC Visual Arts Committee suggests visiting the websites of the Islamic Arts Society of Houston and the Texas A&M Muslim Students Association to start.

There was an opening reception on February 1, 2018 from 7–9pm in the Reynolds Gallery.