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Opening February 28: Leann Janzekovich, The Honeysuckle: a Fusion of Art and Science

Leann Janzekovich:  The Honeysuckle: a Fusion of Art and Science
February 28th-March 28th
Oopening reception Wednesday, February 28, 12:30-1:30pm

Artist’s Statement:
The purpose of my exhibition is to fuse art and science through biological illustration in order to communicate science to the public. In particular, botanical knowledge and communication is severely lacking in the average person. In fact, it is so bad that this phenomenon was labeled as Plant Awareness Disparity and defined as “the idea that people tend not to notice or appreciate the plants in their environment” rather seeing the world through a human or animal centric perspective and seeing plants as inferior (NIH.gov, 2023). To break this cycle, the goal of my project is to combine my scientific research with art to communicate and educate the average person on the amazing evolution of Lonicera. With my current artwork I aim to communicate real world research on the floral evolution of honeysuckles to non-scientists in a way that is approachable, objective, yet creative and interesting to the public. While appealing to the general public may seem to be a very broad challenge, it is the individual who walks into my exhibit that I am inviting to become curious about science through an expression of my artistic communication.

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Franchesca Vega & Francis Longo

AIMM Building, Gallery 119 December 6 – December 15, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday December 8 from 5:00-7:00 pm Franchesca Vega (top) and Francis Longo (bottom) present their solo exhibitions from December 6 – 15th, 2023, in the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building, 119. The public reception will be on December 8, 2023, from 5-7 pm.…

Glimpse: The Inaugural Group Exhibition of the 2024 BFA Class

TCNJ AIMM Building Galleries 111 December 6 – December 15, 2023 ArtsComm After Dark Opening Reception: Friday, December 8 from 5:00-7:00pm Glimpse marks the inaugural group exhibition of the 2024 BFA class, , featuring the works of Jessie Bodnar, Jenna Clayton, Brighid Keller, Stephanie Krontiris, Francis Longo, Emily Mirka, Michaela Moran, Angela Siwarski, Emily Vargas,…

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Angela Siwarski – Tradition Redefined

Angela Siwarski, a senior pursuing a B.F.A in Fine Arts,will present her solo exhibition Tradition Redefined. Siwarski’s mixed media artwork is influenced by traditional Polish patterns and textiles with a contemporary approach using fabric as the main medium. Angela’s work is deeply influenced by her personal background and her desire to share Polish culture through…

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Emily Mirka – Enchanted Prophecies

Emily is a senior pursuing a B.F.A in Fine Arts with a strong focus on storytelling through illustrations. She is currently illustrating her creative story that follows two boys on a quest to find the truth and break their curse. In the show Enchanted Prophecies, Mirka explores and experiments with diverse mark making and texture…

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Steph Krontiris – R.R.R

Steph is a B.F.A Fine Arts major specializing in mixed media. Her work centers on themes such as self-exploration, abstraction, texture experimentation, and symbolism.  Her most recent work, R.R.R combines traditional and unconventional materials and addresses self-discovery and the challenges artists face in a society that undervalues their passion. The work can be seen from…

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Michaela Moran – Ink & Earth

Michaela is a B.F.A. Fine Arts Senior who aims to use sustainable and eco-friendly materials when creating her artwork. In Ink & Earth, Michaela explores the fading relationship with her home and the distant childhood memories she has.  She uses natural found materials and printmaking to fabricate maps and impressions of local flora. Her work…

Opening Reception: Senior Solo Exhibitions November 8!

Join us to celebrate the openings of four solo exhibitions by TCNJ BFA senior artists, Steph Krontiris, Emily Mirka, Michaela Moran, and Angela Siwarski. The reception will be on November 8th, 2023 from 5-7pm in AIMM Galleries 111 and 119. 

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Angela Siwarski: Tradition Redefined

Angela Siwarski, a senior pursuing a B.F.A in Fine Arts,will present her solo exhibition Tradition Redefined. Siwarski’s mixed media artwork is influenced by traditional Polish patterns and textiles with a contemporary approach using fabric as the main medium. Angela's work is deeply influenced by her personal background and her desire to share Polish culture through…

Senior Solo Exhibition Series: Emily Mirka: Enchanted Prophecies

Emily is a senior pursuing a B.F.A in Fine Arts with a strong focus on storytelling through illustrations. She is currently illustrating her creative story that follows two boys on a quest to find the truth and break their curse. In the show Enchanted Prophecies, Mirka explores and experiments with diverse mark making and texture…

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