February 1 - February 19, 2021

Press release

With 14 contributing artists, this exhibition showcases the versatility of UVA’s Studio Art Department faculty members as both teachers and masters of their own artistic craft

The 2021 Studio Art Department Faculty Exhibition offers UVA and the Charlottesville community the opportunity to discover the recent artistic endeavors and professional accomplishments of faculty in the Studio Art Department. On view at the Ruffin Gallery for the month of February, this exhibit highlights the collective creativity of UVA faculty artists whose art-making practice is at the core of their teaching and scholarship. It presents current trends in contemporary art and the creative possibilities of a wide range of media, including photography, video, sculpture, printmaking, and painting.

“We’re excited to show recent work by the studio art department faculty and staff,” said William Wylie, current Director of Studio Art and photography professor. “There hasn’t been a department exhibition like this for over three years and it’s a great opportunity for students to see the work of their professors and for the greater community to see what we do in Ruffin Hall.” 

The exhibition was curated by Lucia Colombari and Kelvin L. Parnell Jr., PhD Candidates in the Art and Architectural History Program at UVA. Participating artists include William Bennett, Amy Chan, Federico Cuatlacuatl, Kevin Everson, Carissa Kalia Heinrichs, Dan Hoogenboom, Megan Marlatt, Ed Miller, Lydia Moyer, Neal Rock, Akemi Ohira Rollando, James Scheuren, Elizabeth Schoyer, Matt Shelton, and William Wylie.