Varsity Art XXVII

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Published on Thursday, 30 March 2023 16:58
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Art Saint Louis presents our 27th annual invitational Varsity Art exhibition featuring 43 undergraduate and graduate level art students representing 22 STL regional colleges and universities.

Varsity Art XXVII  March 3-30, 2023

 



The 22 participating institutions and 43 featured students in our 2023 exhibit include:

 
Blackburn College
Olivia Leemon
Samuel Sumrow

Columbia College
Joy Bunch
Ashley Jones

   

Culver-Stockton College
Amanda Pendergrass
Joshua Wittler


East Central College

Milo Guile
Abigail Stanfield

Eastern Illinois University
Kirsten Paape
Ivo Makianich

Fontbonne University

Hawra Ahmed
Asia Johnson-Brimmage

  

Jefferson College

Blake Martin
Anthony Mercer


Maryville University
Ryley Marcotte
Lucas Watkins

McKendree University

Azia Douglas

St. Charles Community College

Kiley Duncan
Eku Uresti
 

St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley
Melissa Bobo
Deonni Thomas

Art Saint Louis presents "Varsity Art XXVII," our 27th annual invitational exhibition featuring artworks by 43 outstanding undergrad & graduate level art students representing 22 regional universities and colleges from Missouri and Illinois.

The show is presented March 3-30, 2023. The Art Saint Louis Gallery is free & open to the public six days a week: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sunday & holidays.


This multi-media exhibit features 43 undergrad & grad level student artists exhibiting artworks in a variety of media including ceramics, digital media, drawing, graphic design, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. View all of the featured artworks below as well as in our Facebook album.

Congratulations to our Best of Show Award recipient Kaiola Sooman.


In addition to presenting this exhibition in-person in the Art Saint Louis Gallery in downtown St. Louis, we are also presenting this show as a Virtual Gallery Exhibition—exclusively online on this webpage during March.

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St. Louis Community College Forest Park
Olivia Gibb
Catherine A. Morgan


St. Louis Community College Meramec

Danny Bess
Brandon Sharp

 

St. Louis Community College Wildwood

Carlie Hertel
Samantha Schmidt

Saint Louis University

Lillie Roever
Olivia Widdoes

Southeast Missouri State University
Kaiola Sooman BEST OF SHOW AWARD
Jerry Williams

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Genevieve Blanton
Nkosi Wan

 

Southwestern Illinois College
Kenzie Nigh
Hannah Weck

University of Missouri School of Visual Studies

Erin Drake
Sophie Pickering

University of Missouri -St. Louis   
Sarah Butler
Olivia Obi

Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Shaelee Comettant 
Shiyeon Monk

 

Webster University
Sarah Loving
Sammy Wood

 


The Virtual Gallery Exhibition for this show is now live. Click here or on the Gallery image to view the Virtual show.
To view individual artworks—all of which are featured both in the In-Gallery and Virtual Gallery Exhibits, scroll down this page.

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Please enjoy the artworks featured in Varsity Art XXVII. Artists are listed here in alphabetical order by last name.

Hawra Ahmed, St. Louis, MO. “Philosophy of Life.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”. $1,950. Fontbonne University. Professors: Tim Liddy, Victor Wang. Hawra Ahmed, St. Louis, MO. “Philosophy of Life.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”. $1,950. Fontbonne University. Professors: Tim Liddy, Victor Wang. Danny Bess, Webster Groves, MO. “The Waters.” 2022. Screen Print on Paper, Monoprint and Ghost Diptych, 30”x42”. Sold. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Ken Wood.Danny Bess, Webster Groves, MO. “The Waters.” 2022. Screen Print on Paper, Monoprint and Ghost Diptych, 30”x42”. Sold. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Ken Wood. Genevieve Blanton, Glen Carbon, IL. “What If We Broke It?” 2022. Denim, Concrete, Chains, 70”x54”x54”. $475. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Laura Strand.Genevieve Blanton, Glen Carbon, IL. “What If We Broke It?” 2022. Denim, Concrete, Chains, 70”x54”x54”. $475. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Laura Strand.
Melissa Bobo, St. Charles, MO. “Vision.” 2022. Photograph, Digital Pigment Print, 25”x20”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Christine Giancola.Melissa Bobo, St. Charles, MO. “Vision.” 2022. Photograph, Digital Pigment Print, 25”x20”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Christine Giancola. Joy Bunch, Columbia, MO. “Jakarta Coffee.” 2022. Mixed Media: Paper, Glass, Tea Towel, 9”x17”x11”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Naomi Lear.Joy Bunch, Columbia, MO. “Jakarta Coffee.” 2022. Mixed Media: Paper, Glass, Tea Towel, 9”x17”x11”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Naomi Lear. Sarah Butler, St. Louis, MO. “With regards, Armie.” 2022. Mixed Media Collage, Screenprint, 36”x24”. Not for Sale. University of Missouri St. Louis. Professor: Michael Behle.Sarah Butler, St. Louis, MO. “With regards, Armie.” 2022. Mixed Media Collage, Screenprint, 36”x24”. Not for Sale. University of Missouri St. Louis. Professor: Michael Behle.
Shaelee Comettant, St. Louis, MO. (detail/video still): “Breath Sonata No. 1.” 2023. Video. $1,000. Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Professor: Tim Portlock.Shaelee Comettant, St. Louis, MO. (detail/video still): “Breath Sonata No. 1.” 2023. Video. $1,000. Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Professor: Tim Portlock. Azia Douglas, Cahokia Heights, IL. “Vessels and Grass.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $800. McKendree University. Professor: Ken Clay.Azia Douglas, Cahokia Heights, IL. “Vessels and Grass.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $800. McKendree University. Professor: Ken Clay.  Erin McKenna Drake, Columbia, MO. “Top Bud Species.” 2022. Stoneware, Soda Fired, Cone 04 Cast Abaca, 8.5”x15.5”x15.5”, 8 lbs. Not for Sale. University of Missouri Columbia. Professor: Joseph Pintz.Erin McKenna Drake, Columbia, MO. “Top Bud Species.” 2022. Stoneware, Soda Fired, Cone 04 Cast Abaca, 8.5”x15.5”x15.5”, 8 lbs. Not for Sale. University of Missouri Columbia. Professor: Joseph Pintz.
Kiley Duncan, St. Charles, MO. “The Kre8 Series.” 2022. Photography, 10"x60". $450. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Katherine Sanker.Kiley Duncan, St. Charles, MO. “The Kre8 Series.” 2022. Photography, 10"x60". $450. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Katherine Sanker.  Olivia A. Gibb, St. Louis, MO. “Cemetery Fairy.” 2022. Crayon, Paint on Tar Paper, 28.5”x41”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri.Olivia A. Gibb, St. Louis, MO. “Cemetery Fairy.” 2022. Crayon, Paint on Tar Paper, 28.5”x41”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri. Milo Guile, Washington, MO. “Forest Walk.” 2023. Digital Artwork (Clip Studio Paint, XP Pen Tablet) on Paper , 20”x24”. Not for Sale. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton. Milo Guile, Washington, MO. “Forest Walk.” 2023. Digital Artwork (Clip Studio Paint, XP Pen Tablet) on Paper , 20”x24”. Not for Sale. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.
Carlie Hertel, Chesterfield, MO. “Born Suffering.” 2023. Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper, 36"x24". Sold. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Sean FryCarlie Hertel, Chesterfield, MO. “Born Suffering.” 2023. Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper, 36"x24". Sold. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Sean Fry Asia Johnson-Brimmage, St. Louis, MO. “Opposition.” 2022. Ankara Fabric, Acrylic, Jewelry, 60”x12”x15”. $400. Fontbonne University. Professor: Anthony Borchardt.Asia Johnson-Brimmage, St. Louis, MO. “Opposition.” 2022. Ankara Fabric, Acrylic, Jewelry, 60”x12”x15”. $400. Fontbonne University. Professor: Anthony Borchardt. Ashley Jones, Auxvasse, MO. “River Rock Vase.” 2022. Ceramic, 12”x6 3/8”x6 3/8”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Bo Bedillion.Ashley Jones, Auxvasse, MO. “River Rock Vase.” 2022. Ceramic, 12”x6 3/8”x6 3/8”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Bo Bedillion.
Olivia Leemon, Carlinville, IL. “Untitled.” 2022. Paper, Acrylic, 26.5”x39.5”. Not for Sale. Blackburn College. Professors: Christopher Day, Craig Newsom.Olivia Leemon, Carlinville, IL. “Untitled.” 2022. Paper, Acrylic, 26.5”x39.5”. Not for Sale. Blackburn College. Professors: Christopher Day, Craig Newsom. Sarah Anne Loving, Webster Groves, MO. “Woven.” 2022. Printmaking, Bookbinding, .75”x12”x12”. Not for Sale. Webster University. Professor: Tate Foley.Sarah Anne Loving, Webster Groves, MO. “Woven.” 2022. Printmaking, Bookbinding, .75”x12”x12”. Not for Sale. Webster University. Professor: Tate Foley. Ivo Makianich, Charleston, IL. “The Chair.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”. $750. Eastern Illinois University. Professor: Ann B. Coddington. Ivo Makianich, Charleston, IL. “The Chair.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”. $750. Eastern Illinois University. Professor: Ann B. Coddington.
 Ryley Marcotte, St. Charles, MO. “Color Your Dreams.” 2022. Photograph on Metal, 17”x11”. Sold. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus.Ryley Marcotte, St. Charles, MO. “Color Your Dreams.” 2022. Photograph on Metal, 17”x11”. Sold. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Blake Martin, DeSoto, MO. “Excerpt from City of Pride.” 2022. Digital Photography on Luster Paper, 24”x36”. $300. Jefferson College. Professors: Nick Nihira, Bob Sullivan.Blake Martin, DeSoto, MO. “Excerpt from City of Pride.” 2022. Digital Photography on Luster Paper, 24”x36”. $300. Jefferson College. Professors: Nick Nihira, Bob Sullivan. Anthony Mercer, DeSoto, MO. “Name is Mud.” 2022. Digital Media on Paper, 20”x24. Sold. Jefferson College. Professor: Nick Nihira.Anthony Mercer, DeSoto, MO. “Name is Mud.” 2022. Digital Media on Paper, 20”x24. Sold. Jefferson College. Professor: Nick Nihira.
Shiyeon Monk, St. Louis, MO. “Then We Become Human.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 64”x63.5”. $600. Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Professors: Abigail Flanagan, Sage Dawson.Shiyeon Monk, St. Louis, MO. “Then We Become Human.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 64”x63.5”. $600. Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Professors: Abigail Flanagan, Sage Dawson. Catherine A. Morgan, Kirkwood, MO. “Local.” 2022. Ceramic, Mixed Media, 26”x15”x16”. $6,000. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri. Catherine A. Morgan, Kirkwood, MO. “Local.” 2022. Ceramic, Mixed Media, 26”x15”x16”. $6,000. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri. Mackenzie Nigh, Glen Carbon, IL. “Hiraeth.” 2022. Photograph on Paper, 13”x27”. Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Dawn Blum.Mackenzie Nigh, Glen Carbon, IL. “Hiraeth.” 2022. Photograph on Paper, 13”x27”. Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Dawn Blum.
Olivia Obi, St. Louis, MO. “Plant Shop.” 2022. Acrylic on Wood, 36”x84”. Sold. University of Missouri St. Louis. Professor: Michael Behle.Olivia Obi, St. Louis, MO. “Plant Shop.” 2022. Acrylic on Wood, 36”x84”. Sold. University of Missouri St. Louis. Professor: Michael Behle. Kirsten Paape, Charleston, IL. “Perseverance.” 2021. Oil on Panel, 48”x48”. Not for Sale. Eastern Illnois University. Professors: Chris Kahler, Ann Coddington.Kirsten Paape, Charleston, IL. “Perseverance.” 2021. Oil on Panel, 48”x48”. Not for Sale. Eastern Illnois University. Professors: Chris Kahler, Ann Coddington. Amanda Pendergrass, Hannibal, MO. “Cleansed.” 2022. Mixed Media, Newspaper, Soft Pastel, 24”x30”. $575. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers.Amanda Pendergrass, Hannibal, MO. “Cleansed.” 2022. Mixed Media, Newspaper, Soft Pastel, 24”x30”. $575. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers. 
Sophie Pickering, Columbia, MO. “Files and Folders.” 2022. Tapestry, 27”x38”. $750. University of Missouri Columbia. Professor: Joseph Pintz.Sophie Pickering, Columbia, MO. “Files and Folders.” 2022. Tapestry, 27”x38”. $750. University of Missouri Columbia. Professor: Joseph Pintz. Lillie Roever, Waterloo, IL. “Foundations of Conversation II.” 2023. Embroidery on Napkins, 20”x40”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Amy Bautz.Lillie Roever, Waterloo, IL. “Foundations of Conversation II.” 2023. Embroidery on Napkins, 20”x40”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Amy Bautz. Samantha Schmidt, Wildwood, MO. “Rustic Pineapple.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”. $400. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Ken Clay.Samantha Schmidt, Wildwood, MO. “Rustic Pineapple.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 18”x24”. $400. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Ken Clay.
Brandon Sharp, Chesterfield, MO. “ASID Missouri East – Pinnacle Awards Logo and Entry Packet." 2022. Digital Print Poster, Saddle-Stitch Booklet, Video, 11”x7”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Michael Svoboda.Brandon Sharp, Chesterfield, MO. “ASID Missouri East – Pinnacle Awards Logo and Entry Packet." 2022. Digital Print Poster, Saddle-Stitch Booklet, Video, 11”x7”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Michael Svoboda. Best of Show Award of Excellence: Kaiola Sooman, Cape Girardeau, MO. “Rebirth.” 2022. Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x36”. $470. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Justin Henry Miller.Best of Show Award of Excellence: Kaiola Sooman, Cape Girardeau, MO. “Rebirth.” 2022. Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x36”. $470. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Justin Henry Miller. Abigail Stanfield, Union, MO. ”The Boogeyman.” 2022. Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 20”x24”. $250. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.Abigail Stanfield, Union, MO. ”The Boogeyman.” 2022. Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 20”x24”. $250. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.
Samuel Sumrow, Carlinville, IL. “Portrait of a Friend.” 2022. Digital Artwork on Canvas, 36”x24”. $900. Blackburn College. Professors: Christopher Day, Craig Newsom.Samuel Sumrow, Carlinville, IL. “Portrait of a Friend.” 2022. Digital Artwork on Canvas, 36”x24”. $900. Blackburn College. Professors: Christopher Day, Craig Newsom. Deonni Thomas, Florissant, MO. “Chocolate-Covered Strawberry.” 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x36”. $2,000. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Robert Langnas, Michael Quintero.Deonni Thomas, Florissant, MO. “Chocolate-Covered Strawberry.” 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x36”. $2,000. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Robert Langnas, Michael Quintero. Eku Uresti, St. Peters, MO. “Survival of the Fittest.” 2022. Charcoal on Paper, 36”x72”. Sold. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Brian D. Smith.Eku Uresti, St. Peters, MO. “Survival of the Fittest.” 2022. Charcoal on Paper, 36”x72”. Sold. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Brian D. Smith.
Nkosi Wan, Florissant, MO. “allegory of concern.” 2022. Oil on Wood Panel, 48”x72”. $2,500. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Brigham Dimick.Nkosi Wan, Florissant, MO. “allegory of concern.” 2022. Oil on Wood Panel, 48”x72”. $2,500. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Brigham Dimick. Lucas Watkins, Wildwood, MO. “Cluster.” 2022. Macro Photography, Original Cyanotype on Paper, 16”x20”. $400. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus.Lucas Watkins, Wildwood, MO. “Cluster.” 2022. Macro Photography, Original Cyanotype on Paper, 16”x20”. $400. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Hannah Weck, Columbia, IL. “Colorado Trail.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 17.5”x21.5”. $500. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Cory Sellers.Hannah Weck, Columbia, IL. “Colorado Trail.” 2022. Oil on Canvas, 17.5”x21.5”. $500. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Cory Sellers.
Olivia Widdoes, St. Louis, MO. “DEATH (wins?)” 2022. Copper Etching, Rosin Aquatint on Paper, 15”x12”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Amy Bautz.Olivia Widdoes, St. Louis, MO. “DEATH (wins?)” 2022. Copper Etching, Rosin Aquatint on Paper, 15”x12”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Amy Bautz. Jerry Williams, Cape Girardeau, MO. “Grounded Nature.” 2022. Hot Rolled Steel, 24”x12 ½”x24”. $250. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Chris Wubbena.Jerry Williams, Cape Girardeau, MO. “Grounded Nature.” 2022. Hot Rolled Steel, 24”x12 ½”x24”. $250. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Chris Wubbena. Joshua Wittler, Quincy, IL. “Monday Morning, 3 A.M.” 2022. Alcohol Markers on Paper, 36”x24”. Not for Sale. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers.Joshua Wittler, Quincy, IL. “Monday Morning, 3 A.M.” 2022. Alcohol Markers on Paper, 36”x24”. Not for Sale. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Debra Myers.
  Sammy Wood, Valley Park, MO. “Through the Keyhole.” 2022. Artist Book: Perfect Bound, Digitally Printed, Laser Cut Elements, 12”x9”x1/2”. Sold. Webster University. Professor: Tate Foley.Sammy Wood, Valley Park, MO. “Through the Keyhole.” 2022. Artist Book: Perfect Bound, Digitally Printed, Laser Cut Elements, 12”x9”x1/2”. Sold. Webster University. Professor: Tate Foley.  
     
     
     

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