NAU student artists display new styles

FLAGSTAFF-Ceramicist Sarah Allison makes her artwork come alive by putting plants in ceramic vessels while jeweler Krista Auger creates puzzles with interlocking rings. Both artists will be graduating this spring.

Allison has transformed the traditional Japanese form of flower-arranging, called ikebana, into an American version. She has previously shown her work at Morning Glory Café and Coconino Center for the Arts.

"I use the plant to continue the form of the vessel," Allison said."It continues the line of growth."

Auger has placed jewelry in two stores in Vermont. Her rings are about shapes and form, with a lot of simplicity, she said.

Allison and Auger are part of many graduating fine-art students exhibiting their creations at the Bachelor of Fine Arts Student Exhibitions.

Graduating fine-arts majors Alan Wilson (sculpture), Ivan E. Bronston (sculpture), Katy Madison (painting), and Hanna Rader (painting), will be exhibiting at the BFA I show, April 18-20. A reception will be held from 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 20, at the Beasley Art Gallery.

Allison will join graduating fine-arts majors Calli Monroe (jewelry), Nancy Young (jewelry), and Meg Davis (painting), at the BFA II show, April 25-27. A reception for this show will be held from 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 27.

Auger will be joining graduating fine-arts majors Star Yardley (jewelry), David Crandall (jewelry), Julie Wells (painting), and Kay Brown (painting) at the BFA III show May 2-4. A reception will be held from 7-9 p.m., Friday, May 4.

Justin Powell (printmaking), Kristen Puccio (painting), Brett Boyer (ceramics), Dan Mcpharland (sculpture), and Sandy Caputi-Weinzel (sculpture), will be exhibiting at the BFA IV show, May 9-11. A reception will be held from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday May 9.

"The BFA shows are an inspirational merging of creativity, hard-work and bravery," said Joseph Boles, director of the School of Art. "I have been extremely impressed, this year, with the quality of work, the collaboration between students and their faculty mentors, and the care that goes into the presentation of the show."

It's a great first step before going out into the professional world," said Auger. "It's a good place to start your career."

For information, call the Beasley Art Gallery at 523-3549 or visit www4.nau.edu/art_museum/calendar.htm.

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