The Sinclair Community College Art Department recently opened their showcase of “Good Soil” by Samuel Dunson and “Street Story Montages” by Stephen Marc.
These thought-provoking exhibits display the reality of American culture and inevitable change through mixed media creations and montaged photographs of real-life events.
“Good Soil” combines realism and stylized art to represent changes Dunson has endured throughout his life. The pieces convey the acceptance and perseverance that come with change in a relatable sense.
The exhibit is full of vibrant colors and unique, mixed media pieces, such as speed bags made from old paintings. This piece is called “Tough Skin” and can be found on the far-right side of the exhibit.
Visitors to the exhibit have described it as “brilliant” “vibrant” and “very moving”.
Right across the hall is “Street Story Montages”.
The purpose of this gallery is to show complex, historically layered and ever-changing American character using montaged digitally stitched panoramas and photographs.
“I’m searching for the ways we connect to place and interact with each other, while navigating the conundrum of coexistence, that exemplify the American experience,” said Marc in his artist statement.
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In the displayed photographs, Marc is capturing the way every American navigates through life with the help of the community. He does this by taking photographs of people connecting through political rallies, BMX rides, car shows and much more.
In the display, there is a QR code that gives a brief description of the events in each photo to enhance the experience.
“Good Soil” and “Street Story Montage” will be held on the 4th floor of Building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets) until Jan. 24. The galleries are free and open to the public from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Friday and 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturdays.
Marissa Collier
Reporter