Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Visual Arts

News Coverage of Jesuit Visual Arts

 Walking through the information commons, one can see many different art pieces, ranging from pieces by prominent American artists to the students of Jesuit. The pieces on display by our students can be seen thanks to the previous exhibit named "Self Reflection." After the few short weeks it was displayed, the student exhibit sequel labeled "The Musical Offering" will now...
In 2014, Sam Powell 17' wrote the article Jesuit Welcomes New Museum Director, which profiled new director of the Jesuit Dallas Museum, Elizabeth Hunt Blanc. The Jesuit Museum has seen many changes in the eight years under Mrs. Hunt Blanc. After much research and information from Mrs. Hunt Blanc herself, I present the changes to the Jesuit Museum! Goals and Changes In...
What is the deal with those huge panels that stand in the middle of the main hallway about twice a year? You may have waited behind one so you could spook a friend, but have you taken the time to look at the art hanging on the panels? These panels “give the students an opportunity to show the rest of...
A pencil. A paint brush. A blank sheet of paper. And paints. Separately, each of these objects, is plain, one dimensional, empty, and devoid of purpose. Yet in the hands of a master artist, these disparate items come to life, unified into one story told in color, shape, and line. A story that reaches beyond the page and pulls...
Mrs. Hunt-Blanc, Jesuit Dallas Museum director, had to change her ways of revealing new pieces and exhibits to the Jesuit community amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. Instead of tours around school to show off the new pieces, she now reveals them online. Mrs. Hunt-Blanc has shared some pieces of collections with small audiences of members, such as Jesuit Board members and...
With a few precise strokes of the brush, the vivid colors appear on the page, one stroke after the other, as the student completes his masterpiece. His piece, representing one of the Stations of the Cross, is part of an art collection to stimulate our reflection during Lent. However, the Fine Arts Department has decided to allow staff to participate...
This article is a continuation of the last article covering the new additions that the Museum received this summer. If you have not seen any of the previous articles about the other pieces make sure that you go and check that out to get information on the other wonderful additions. There are 4 pieces that I will cover. "Strength and Resilience"...
If the end of the year were able to speak, it would holler, “Surprise! Finals time!” Students cram for their finals as they hatefully scroll their eyes across seemingly infinite pieces of paper while jerking their fingers upward to hear the pop of the seventh can of Red Bull. The process continues as the clock strikes one, two, and...