Varsity Art XXV

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Published on Monday, 01 February 2021 10:33
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Please join Art Saint Louis for our 25th annual invitational Varsity Art exhibition featuring 44 undergraduate and graduate level art students representing 22 St. Louis regional colleges and universities.

 Varsity Art XXV  March 5-April 1, 2021

 

Graphic design by Emily CrullGraphic design by Emily Crull

 

The 22 participating institutions and 44 featured students in our 2021 exhibit include:

   

Culver-Stockton College
Keelie O’Brien
Steven Walker


East Central College

Sara Carter
Kate Shelton

Eastern Illinois University
Erin Dellasega
Kyniesha R Overall

Fontbonne University

Mara Cressey
Julie Hilboldt

  

Jefferson College

Danni Foreman
Rayna Murdock

Lewis & Clark Community College

Mahogne Chapple
Alexis Pulliam


Lincolnland Community College

Maria Kelarestaghi
Margaret Miller


Maryville University
Brandon Bowman, Jr.
Paige Kreher

McKendree University

Summer Brooks
Shakayla M. Clark

Missouri Valley College
Marybeth Fuller
Carson Rauschenberg

St. Charles Community College

Claudia Svoboda
Lauren White
 

Art Saint Louis presents "Varsity Art XXV," our 25th annual invitational exhibition featuring artworks by 44 outstanding undergrad & graduate level art students representing 22 St. Louis regional universities and colleges from Missouri and Illinois.

The exhibit is presented March 5-April 1, 2021. The Art Saint Louis Gallery is free & open to the public six days a week: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday & holidays. No appointment necessary. Guest limit: 10. Mask & social distancing required.


This multi-media exhibit features 44 student artists exhibiting artworks in a variety of media including ceramics, digital media, drawing, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. We invite you to view the featured artworks, gallery photos from the exhibit in our Facebook album.


In addition to presenting this exhibition in the Art Saint Louis Gallery, we are also presenting the show in a virtual gallery—exclusively online (see below).


For this exhibit, we have selected one artist's work for an Award of Excellence as an Outstanding artwork in the exhibition. Our Award of Excellence goes to Nermina Ferkic. Nermina is now also eligible to submit work for our Honor Awards 2023 curated exhibit, a special show only open to the Award-winning artists who receive Awards of Excellence in our 2021 exhibits.

Congratulations to Henry Behlmann and Sean Lofton on the sales of their works from this exhibit.

 


 

 

 

 

St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley
Henry Behlmann
Ceila Friedrich


St. Louis Community College Forest Park
Emma Connell
Deirdre Gallagher


St. Louis Community College Meramec

Natalie Rolwes
Zaria Voss          

 

St. Louis Community College Wildwood

Leslie Randle
Jacob Schott

Saint Louis University
Zoe Duncan

Madeline Youngman

Southeast Missouri State University
Amber Huckaba
Bella Szabo

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Silas Coggeshall
Kenzie Holzinger
 

Southwestern Illinois College
Michele Hilbing

Ben Kokotovich

University of Missouri School of Visual Studies

Cynthia Evans
Sean Lofton

Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Sophie Devincenti
Tirzah Reed

 

Webster University
Marissa Camp
Nermina Ferkic   AWARD of EXCELLENCE


Please click here or on the Gallery image above to view this exhibition in our Virtual Gallery
or continue scrolling down the page to view the individual artworks below.

PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Art Saint Louis is located at 1223 Pine Street in downtown St. Louis.
There are parking METERS on Pine Street and Olive Street & other nearby streets. Parking meters run 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fines are steep ($20), so don't let your meter expire.
Visit Downtown St. Louis.org's website for additional parking suggestions. You can also download the handy Parkmobile app, whereby you can pay for and monitor parking meter via your mobile phone.


Hourly parking is usually available in the PARK PACIFIC GARAGE on Olive just West of Tucker (entrance is on the South side of Olive). Parking is at your own expense and payable by credit card upon exiting the garage. Be sure to take your parking receipt/ticket with you when you exit your car to visit the Gallery or you won't be able to get back in to the garage to get to your garage. Your parking ticket is your key to get back in to the garage. Art Saint Louis cannot validate parking.

The Gallery is easily accessible by PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION with MetroLink and MetroBus with MetroBus stops nearby.
If you are uncomfortable driving downtown, you might want to consider a carpool or rideshare to our location.

 

Please enjoy our Varsity Art XXV exhibit:

Henry Behlmann, St. Louis, MO. “Framed.” 2019. Digital Photograph on Paper, Triptych: 16”x72”. SOLD. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Christine Giancola. Henry Behlmann, St. Louis, MO. “Framed.” 2019. Digital Photograph on Paper, Triptych: 16”x72”. SOLD. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Christine Giancola. Brandon Bowman, Jr., St. Louis, MO. “Untitled.” 2021. Photograph on Metal, 11”x17”. Not for Sale. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Brandon Bowman, Jr., St. Louis, MO. “Untitled.” 2021. Photograph on Metal, 11”x17”. Not for Sale. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Summer Brooks, O’Fallon, IL. “Crown.“ 2021. Spray Foam on Ceramic, Resin, Paper, Mica, Gold Leaf, 21”x21”x5”. $500. McKendree University. Professor: Kevin Kao, Amy MacLennan. Summer Brooks, O’Fallon, IL. “Crown.“ 2021. Spray Foam on Ceramic, Resin, Paper, Mica, Gold Leaf, 21”x21”x5”. $500. McKendree University. Professor: Kevin Kao, Amy MacLennan.
Marissa Camp, St. Louis, MO. “Untitled.” 2020. Cyanotypes on Strathmore Paper, Diptych: 24”x36”. $350. Webster University. Professor: Robin Assner-Alvey. Marissa Camp, St. Louis, MO. “Untitled.” 2020. Cyanotypes on Strathmore Paper, Diptych: 24”x36”. $350. Webster University. Professor: Robin Assner-Alvey. Sara Lynn Carter, Cuba, MO. “Outsider.” 2021. Watercolor, Acrylic on Cattle Skull, 18”x7”. $300. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton. Sara Lynn Carter, Cuba, MO. “Outsider.” 2021. Watercolor, Acrylic on Cattle Skull, 18”x7”. $300. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton. Mahogne Chapple, Glen Carbon, IL. “Björk.” 2020. Graphite on Paper, 16”x20”. Not for Sale. Lewis & Clark Community College. Professor: Angela Hung. Mahogne Chapple, Glen Carbon, IL. “Björk.” 2020. Graphite on Paper, 16”x20”. Not for Sale. Lewis & Clark Community College. Professor: Angela Hung.

 Shakayla M. Clark, Fairview Heights, IL. “Obsidian Loa.” 2021. Paint on XBoard, 38.5”x46”. $150. McKendree University. Professor: Kevin Kao, Amy MacLennan. Shakayla M. Clark, Fairview Heights, IL. “Obsidian Loa.” 2021. Paint on XBoard, 38.5”x46”. $150. McKendree University. Professor: Kevin Kao, Amy MacLennan.

Silas Coggeshall, St. Louis, MO. “A Romance of Many Dimensions.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, Acrylic, Caulk, Plywood, Spray Paint, Paper, Readymade Objects, 48”x48”. $1,250. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Jane Barrow. Silas Coggeshall, St. Louis, MO. “A Romance of Many Dimensions.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, Acrylic, Caulk, Plywood, Spray Paint, Paper, Readymade Objects, 48”x48”. $1,250. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Jane Barrow. Emma S. Connell, St. Louis, MO. “This Isn’t the First Time.” 2020. Digital Photograph, Archival Pigment Print, 16”x20”. $150. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Jamie Kreher. Emma S. Connell, St. Louis, MO. “This Isn’t the First Time.” 2020. Digital Photograph, Archival Pigment Print, 16”x20”. $150. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Jamie Kreher.
Mara Cressey, St. Louis, MO. “Trophy (Cake Princess).” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 38”x26”. $850. Fontbonne University. Professors: Victor Wang, Tim Liddy. Mara Cressey, St. Louis, MO. “Trophy (Cake Princess).” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 38”x26”. $850. Fontbonne University. Professors: Victor Wang, Tim Liddy. Erin Dellasega, Charleston, IL. “Chosen Spot.” 2020. Acrylic, Collage on Canvas, 47”x35”. $1,000. Eastern Illinois Unversity. Professors: Christopher Kahler, Ann Coddington. Erin Dellasega, Charleston, IL. “Chosen Spot.” 2020. Acrylic, Collage on Canvas, 47”x35”. $1,000. Eastern Illinois Unversity. Professors: Christopher Kahler, Ann Coddington. Sophie Devicenti, St. Louis, MO. “Skull Study.” 2019. Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”. Not for Sale. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. Professor: Sage Dawson. Sophie Devicenti, St. Louis, MO. “Skull Study.” 2019. Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”. Not for Sale. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. Professor: Sage Dawson.
 Zoe Duncan, St. Louis, MO. “Late fox go.” 2020. Acrylic on Tracing Paper, Masking Tape on Matt Board, 72”x72”. $850. Saint Louis University. Professors: Martin Brief, Ilene Berman. Zoe Duncan, St. Louis, MO. “Late fox go.” 2020. Acrylic on Tracing Paper, Masking Tape on Matt Board, 72”x72”. $850. Saint Louis University. Professors: Martin Brief, Ilene Berman. Cynthia Evans, Columbia, MO. “Wearable Reliquary Brooches.” 2019. Overbeaten Abaca, Copper, Silver, Plant Material, Hair, 5”x4”x4” (variable). $300, $300, $300, $350, $350/$1,400 all five. University of Missouri School of Visual Studies. Professor: C. Pazia Mannella. Cynthia Evans, Columbia, MO. “Wearable Reliquary Brooches.” 2019. Overbeaten Abaca, Copper, Silver, Plant Material, Hair, 5”x4”x4” (variable). $300, $300, $300, $350, $350/$1,400 all five. University of Missouri School of Visual Studies. Professor: C. Pazia Mannella. Award of Excellence recipient Nermina Ferkic, St. Louis, MO. “Together Forever.” 2020. Digital* Collage on Paper , *Photoshop and Illustrator, 18”x24”. Not for Sale. Webster University. Professor: Ryan Gregg. Award of Excellence recipient Nermina Ferkic, St. Louis, MO. “Together Forever.” 2020. Digital* Collage on Paper , *Photoshop and Illustrator, 18”x24”. Not for Sale. Webster University. Professor: Ryan Gregg.
Danni F. Foreman, DeSoto, MO. “Positive Pontiac.” 2020. Digital Photograph on Gloss Paper, 33”x27”. $300. Jefferson College. Professor: Blake Carroll. Danni F. Foreman, DeSoto, MO. “Positive Pontiac.” 2020. Digital Photograph on Gloss Paper, 33”x27”. $300. Jefferson College. Professor: Blake Carroll. Celia Friedrich, St. Louis, MO. “Frankie.” 2020. Acrylic on Paper, 18”x24”. $300. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Michael Quintero. Celia Friedrich, St. Louis, MO. “Frankie.” 2020. Acrylic on Paper, 18”x24”. $300. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Michael Quintero. Marybeth Fuller, Higginsville, MO. “Good morning! (homage to Beatrix Potter, Thomas Gainsborough, Jessie Wilcox Smith, and Cicely Mary Barker).” 2020. Ink, Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches Paper, 29”x23”. $1,000. Missouri Valley College. Professor: Sara Fletcher. Marybeth Fuller, Higginsville, MO. “Good morning! (homage to Beatrix Potter, Thomas Gainsborough, Jessie Wilcox Smith, and Cicely Mary Barker).” 2020. Ink, Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches Paper, 29”x23”. $1,000. Missouri Valley College. Professor: Sara Fletcher.  
 Deirdre Gallagher, St. Louis, MO. “I Am Someone’s Daughter Series: Less Lethal Option; Voter Suppression; Defaced.” 2020. Bisque Fired Clay, Triptych: 10”x18”x7”. $1,500. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri. Deirdre Gallagher, St. Louis, MO. “I Am Someone’s Daughter Series: Less Lethal Option; Voter Suppression; Defaced.” 2020. Bisque Fired Clay, Triptych: 10”x18”x7”. $1,500. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri. Michele R. M. Hilbing, Belleville, IL. “Waldeinsamkeit .”2020. Porcelain Clay, Wheel Thrown, Jade Glaze. 8.5”x6”. Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Todd May. Michele R. M. Hilbing, Belleville, IL. “Waldeinsamkeit .”2020. Porcelain Clay, Wheel Thrown, Jade Glaze. 8.5”x6”. Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Todd May. Julie Hilboldt, Chesterfield, MO. “A Woman.” 2020. Oil on Cradled Panel, 41”x48”. $3,000. Fontbonne University. Professor: Tim LIiddy. Julie Hilboldt, Chesterfield, MO. “A Woman.” 2020. Oil on Cradled Panel, 41”x48”. $3,000. Fontbonne University. Professor: Tim LIiddy.
Kenzie K. Holzinger, Highland, IL. “Twenty Twenty Identity.” 2020. Charcoal, Iridescent Ink on Ink-Washed Paper, 40”x56”. $1,500. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professors: Brigham Dimick, Carolyn Gillen. Kenzie K. Holzinger, Highland, IL. “Twenty Twenty Identity.” 2020. Charcoal, Iridescent Ink on Ink-Washed Paper, 40”x56”. $1,500. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professors: Brigham Dimick, Carolyn Gillen. Amber Huckaba, Fredericktown, MO. “Untitled.” 2019. Oil on Canvas, 30”x30”. Not for Sale. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Justin Miller, Nancy Palmeri. Amber Huckaba, Fredericktown, MO. “Untitled.” 2019. Oil on Canvas, 30”x30”. Not for Sale. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Justin Miller, Nancy Palmeri. Maria Kelarestaghi, Virden, IL. “MUAH.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas Board, 20”x26”. $500. Lincoln Land Community College. Professors: Leslie Stalter, Laura Anderson. Maria Kelarestaghi, Virden, IL. “MUAH.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas Board, 20”x26”. $500. Lincoln Land Community College. Professors: Leslie Stalter, Laura Anderson.
Ben Kokotovich, Swansea, IL.” Untitled.” 2020. Photograph, Ortho Litho Print on Aluminum, 16”x13”, Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Dawn Blum. Ben Kokotovich, Swansea, IL.” Untitled.” 2020. Photograph, Ortho Litho Print on Aluminum, 16”x13”, Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Dawn Blum.   Paige Kreher, Ellisville, MO. “Smile Through It.” 2020. Photography, 11”x17”. Not for Sale. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Paige Kreher, Ellisville, MO. “Smile Through It.” 2020. Photography, 11”x17”. Not for Sale. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Sean Lofton, Columbia, MO. “Composite Brick #1 (Ennis House).” 2020. Brick Clay, Engobes, Metal Oxides, Concrete, 12.5”x12”x7”. SOLD. University of Missouri School of Visual Studies. Professor: Joe Pintz. Sean Lofton, Columbia, MO. “Composite Brick #1 (Ennis House).” 2020. Brick Clay, Engobes, Metal Oxides, Concrete, 12.5”x12”x7”. SOLD. University of Missouri School of Visual Studies. Professor: Joe Pintz.
Margaret V. Miller, Jacksonville, IL. “Baby Steps.” 2020. Cardboard, Hot Glue, Steel Wire, Acrylic Paint, Paper, 21 ½”x40 ½”x26”. $200. Lincoln Land Community College. Professor: Leslie Stalter. Margaret V. Miller, Jacksonville, IL. “Baby Steps.” 2020. Cardboard, Hot Glue, Steel Wire, Acrylic Paint, Paper, 21 ½”x40 ½”x26”. $200. Lincoln Land Community College. Professor: Leslie Stalter. Rayna Murdock, Festus, MO. “gobbo.” 2020. Digital (Photoshop) on Paper, 24”x30”. $30. Jefferson College. Professor: Nick Nihira. Rayna Murdock, Festus, MO. “gobbo.” 2020. Digital (Photoshop) on Paper, 24”x30”. $30. Jefferson College. Professor: Nick Nihira. Keelie O’Brien, Canton, MO. “Blooming Beauty.” 2021. Pastel on Paper, 16”x10”. Not for Sale. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers. Keelie O’Brien, Canton, MO. “Blooming Beauty.” 2021. Pastel on Paper, 16”x10”. Not for Sale. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers.
Kyniesha Overall, Centralia, IL. “This is America: “John Doe.” 2020. Graphite, Gold Leaf on Paper, 27”x40”. Not for Sale. Eastern Illinois University. Professors: Christopher Kahler, Ann Coddington .Kyniesha Overall, Centralia, IL. “This is America: “John Doe.” 2020. Graphite, Gold Leaf on Paper, 27”x40”. Not for Sale. Eastern Illinois University. Professors: Christopher Kahler, Ann Coddington . Alexis Pulliam, Edwardsville, IL. “Beautiful Changes.” 2020. Photograph, Chromogenic Print, 24”x36”. Not for Sale. Lewis & Clark Community College .Professor: Jeffrey Vaughn. Alexis Pulliam, Edwardsville, IL. “Beautiful Changes.” 2020. Photograph, Chromogenic Print, 24”x36”. Not for Sale. Lewis & Clark Community College .Professor: Jeffrey Vaughn. Leslie Randle, Wildwood, MO. “Headed to Montana.” 2018. Oil on Canvas, 26”x38”. $400. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Mark Weber. Leslie Randle, Wildwood, MO. “Headed to Montana.” 2018. Oil on Canvas, 26”x38”. $400. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Mark Weber.
Carson Gerd Rauschenberg, Marshall, MO. “Sign of the Time.” 2019. Oil on Board, 18”x24”. $425. Missouri Valley College. Professor: Sara Fletcher. Carson Gerd Rauschenberg, Marshall, MO. “Sign of the Time.” 2019. Oil on Board, 18”x24”. $425. Missouri Valley College. Professor: Sara Fletcher. Tirzah Reed, St. Louis, MO. “$10,000 Socks.” 2020. Etched Glass, Worn Socks, Pillow, Fabric, 37”x32”x20”. Not for Sale. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. Professors: Tim Portlock, Arnold Nadler. Tirzah Reed, St. Louis, MO. “$10,000 Socks.” 2020. Etched Glass, Worn Socks, Pillow, Fabric, 37”x32”x20”. Not for Sale. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. Professors: Tim Portlock, Arnold Nadler. Natalie Rolwes, St. Louis, MO. “Tectonic.” 2019. Ink on Paper, 16 1/2”x20”. $400. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Christina Gregor. Natalie Rolwes, St. Louis, MO. “Tectonic.” 2019. Ink on Paper, 16 1/2”x20”. $400. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Christina Gregor.
 
Jacob Schott, Eureka, MO. “Break Down.” 2020. Acrylic, Marker on Canvas, 24”x36”. $333. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Mark Weber. Jacob Schott, Eureka, MO. “Break Down.” 2020. Acrylic, Marker on Canvas, 24”x36”. $333. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Mark Weber. Kate Shelton, Union, MO. “Memento Mori.” 2021. Acrylic on Watercolor Paper, 21”x27”. $350. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.Kate Shelton, Union, MO. “Memento Mori.” 2021. Acrylic on Watercolor Paper, 21”x27”. $350. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton. Claudia Svoboda, St. Charles, MO. “Guide.” 2020. Oil on Wood Panel, 14”x11”. $375. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Brian D. Smith. Claudia Svoboda, St. Charles, MO. “Guide.” 2020. Oil on Wood Panel, 14”x11”. $375. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Brian D. Smith.
Bella Szabo, Cape Girardeau, MO. “Cityscapes.” 2020. Glazed Ceramics, 8.5”x14”x14”. Not for Sale. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Nancy Palmeri, Benjie Heu. Bella Szabo, Cape Girardeau, MO. “Cityscapes.” 2020. Glazed Ceramics, 8.5”x14”x14”. Not for Sale. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Nancy Palmeri, Benjie Heu. Zaria Voss, Ballwin, MO. “Poterant devoro.” 2020. Clay, 11”x7”x4”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: James Ibur. Zaria Voss, Ballwin, MO. “Poterant devoro.” 2020. Clay, 11”x7”x4”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: James Ibur. Steven Walker, Palmyra, MO. “Sunlit Landscape.” 2019. Pastel on Sanded Paper, 20”x30”. $300. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers. Steven Walker, Palmyra, MO. “Sunlit Landscape.” 2019. Pastel on Sanded Paper, 20”x30”. $300. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers.  
 Lauren White, St. Peters, MO. “Gotcha!” 2020. Charcoal on Paper, 24”x18”. $200. St. Charles Community College. Professors: Alison Ouellette-Kirby. Lauren White, St. Peters, MO. “Gotcha!” 2020. Charcoal on Paper, 24”x18”. $200. St. Charles Community College. Professors: Alison Ouellette-Kirby. Madeline Youngman, St. Louis, MO. “Inner Movement.” 2020. Oil, Fabric on Canvas, 20.5”x24.5”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Amy Bautz. Madeline Youngman, St. Louis, MO. “Inner Movement.” 2020. Oil, Fabric on Canvas, 20.5”x24.5”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Amy Bautz.  
     
     
     

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