{"id":4853,"date":"2023-02-10T15:12:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T20:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/?p=4853"},"modified":"2023-02-13T11:54:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T16:54:53","slug":"students-experience-spirit-matter-exhibit-through-painting-music-and-creative-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/2023\/02\/students-experience-spirit-matter-exhibit-through-painting-music-and-creative-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"STUDENTS EXPERIENCE \u2018SPIRIT + MATTER\u2019 EXHIBIT THROUGH PAINTING, MUSIC AND CREATIVE WRITING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, January 23<sup>rd<\/sup>, the Walsh Gallery opened its first exhibition of 2023, \u201cMatter <em>+ <\/em>Spirit.\u201d The show features Seton Hall University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.edu\/profiles\/laurenschiller.cfm\">Lauren Schiller<\/a>, Professor of Fine Arts, whose finely detailed oil paintings grace the entry to this group show.\u00a0 Curated by Rachel Taylor of Calvin University, the exhibition stems from a residency that brought together a cohort of artists from North America that traveled to China in 2018 to engage with colleagues in that country.\u00a0 The show is a sort of visual dialogue resulting from this two week program which acquainted participants with the current art scene in China while focusing their attention to the place of spirituality in contemporary life. On the afternoon of the opening reception, Professor Schiller discussed her experiences in China in a presentation attended by students in her Painting I class, faculty and retired faculty.\u00a0 This was followed by a visit to the gallery to view the exhibition and Schiller\u2019s paintings. Schiller also made remarks at the opening reception to the larger group of attendees later that afternoon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4850\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4850 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Schiller discusses her time in China with students in Painting I\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-1536x747.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-2048x996.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/schiller-talk1-1200x583.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lauren Schiller discusses her time in China with students in Painting I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After Professor Schiller\u2019s remarks at the opening reception, which coincided with the Lunar New Year, students studying Chinese Language (Mandarin) with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.edu\/profiles\/dongdongchen.cfm\">Dongdong Chen<\/a>, Asian Studies, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures welcomed the Year of the Rabbit with a chorale performance of songs in Mandarin to an enthusiastic crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-c4a31fcf70795e8038d434b33b0aa4b9 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:1000px; height:800px; max-height:800px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" title=\"Lunar New Year chorale performance by students studying Mandarin language Jan. 25, 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1djgDpvJalQ?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cMatter <em>+<\/em> Spirit\u201d was later visited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.edu\/profiles\/nathanoates.cfm\">Professor Nathan Oates<\/a>\u2019 creative writing class. Students were given a brief talk on the formation and theme of the exhibition before exploring the show independently.\u00a0 They then settled in to write an assignment based on an object they selected from the 44 artworks on display.\u00a0 Some students were attracted to traditional forms of art such as painted scrolls featuring panoramic landscape imagery, while others were drawn to a multi-media installation featuring LED lights, kinetic elements, and drawing, while other students preferred to investigate AR (augmented reality) artworks that are activated with a mobile phone app they can download to their cellphone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4851\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4851 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247.jpg\" alt=\"Students performing for Lunar New Year\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247-2048x1070.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Opening-Reception-Pics-12-scaled-e1675806599247-1200x627.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students in the Chinese Program perform at the opening reception<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4849\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-scaled.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"longdesc-return-4849\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4849\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Nathan Oates discusses the exhibit with students in Creative Writing I\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives?longdesc=4849&amp;referrer=4853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/files\/2023\/02\/Prof.-Nathan-Oates_Intro-to-Creative-Writing-20-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Nathan Oates discusses the exhibit with students in Creative Writing I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Walsh Gallery welcomes visits for personal enjoyment and enrichment.\u00a0 We also welcome scheduled group visits with that use the exhibitions or university\u2019s collections for pedagogy and research.\u00a0 If you would like to inquire about how the gallery and special collections can support your teaching and learning experience with objects and\/or exhibitions, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:walshgallery@shu.edu\">walshgallery@shu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________<\/p>\n<p><em>The Walsh Gallery has a considerable collection of fine art, artifacts and archeological specimens for use by faculty, students and researchers.\u00a0For access to this or other objects in our collections, contact us at 973-275-2033 or\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:walshgallery@shu.edu\">walshgallery@shu.edu<\/a><em>\u00a0to make a research appointment. Now on view in the Walsh Gallery:\u00a0 \u201cMatter + Spirit\u201d through Friday, May 12th. The gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Walsh Library and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Groups of 8 or more must make an appointment prior to visiting.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>_________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, January 23rd, the Walsh Gallery opened its first exhibition of 2023, \u201cMatter + Spirit.\u201d The show features Seton Hall University\u2019s Lauren Schiller, Professor of Fine Arts, whose finely detailed oil paintings grace the entry to this group show.\u00a0 Curated by Rachel Taylor of Calvin University, the exhibition stems from a residency that brought &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/2023\/02\/students-experience-spirit-matter-exhibit-through-painting-music-and-creative-writing\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;STUDENTS EXPERIENCE \u2018SPIRIT + MATTER\u2019 EXHIBIT THROUGH PAINTING, MUSIC AND CREATIVE WRITING&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1594,"featured_media":4854,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99,40,123],"tags":[491,508,509,498,510,506,501,500,504,503,502,499,505,507,12],"class_list":["post-4853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-exhibits","category-gallery","tag-objectbasedlearning","tag-arts-and-humanities","tag-chinese-contemporary-art","tag-classvisit","tag-contemporary-art","tag-creative-writing","tag-exhibitions","tag-exhibits","tag-gallery-education","tag-gallery-pedagogy","tag-gallery-teaching","tag-interdisciplinary","tag-lunarnewyear","tag-mandarin-language","tag-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1594"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4853"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4866,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4853\/revisions\/4866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}