Kathryn Polk, The Fireman, 2012, Stone and plate lithography, Courtesy of Fort Wayne Museum of Art
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Southern Gothic
Bridging the space between goth aesthetic and socio-political tension in the south during the 1800s, Southern Gothic started as a literary genre aimed to uncover the repressed truths of the South’s history. One of the first notable Southern Gothic writers was Edgar Allen Poe, although his work wouldn’t be categorized as such until much later. It is William Faulkner that has the latest impact on the early development of this genre with the development of the fictional Yoknapatawpha County. As an artistic movement, Southern Gothic was characterized by dark, grotesque, and uncomfortable visuals overlaying seemingly idealistic views of the pastoral south. Kathryn Polk, an artist with work at the Schneider Museum of Art’s exhibition Pushing the Press, draws inspiration from this aesthetic. With commentary about feminism, gender roles, and childhood memories laced in each picture, Polk’s work sheds a modern light on a historic genre. Visit today to see her work and explore the link below to learn more about the intricacies of the Southern Gothic genre.
https://oxfordre.com/literature/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780190201098.001.0001/acrefore-9780190201098-e-304;jsessionid=9373A037A85CB4919D264DD8FA41C023
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Dennis McNett, Owl Spirit, 2021, Head: Papier-mache, acrylic, woodcut print patterns, and resin, Skeleton: Aluminum, wood, and metal, Robe: cloth, acrylic, and woodcut/silkscreen print patterns, Courtesy of the artist
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Puppetry
The history of puppetry can be found around the world. As an early form of entertainment, many different cultures used it as a way to pass down social ideologies, norms, and significant stories. There are many types of puppets, such as the marionette, arm puppets, hand puppets, and body puppets with many distinct styles still seen today. As technology advances, the art of creating and showing puppetry has evolved. Large scale parade puppets, shadow puppeteering with intricate lighting, and faster production times are just a few of the ways puppeteering has changed today. In the Schneider Museum of Art’s exhibition Pushing the Press, Dennis McNett uses the old tradition of printmaking with modern construction techniques to create two large scale puppets that can be seen in the Main Gallery. Learn more about the history of puppetry with the link below and come in to see the intricate patterns and graphic linework of these wonderful puppets today.
https://www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/history-of-puppetry
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Glen E. Alps, Sun Valley Sun, 1981, Burnt lacquer collagraph on paper, Permanent Collection of the Schneider Museum of Art
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Collagraphs
As a printing process that utilizes texture and relief techniques to create images, collagraphs allow artists to create dimensional works using interesting materials. Wallpaper, leaves, flowers, lace, and thread are just a few examples of what can be used to create these pieces. The term for this technique was coined by artist Glen E. Alps, who used elements of collage to bring new life to traditional printing methods. In the Schneider Museum of Art’s Entry Gallery, Alps’ piece Sun Valley Sun can be seen on display. Using burnt lacquer as ink, the smokey and textured elements stand out the longer it is looked at. Learn more about how to make a collagraph with the link below, and visit the museum to see Alps’ work in person.
https://www.carolnunan.co.uk/blog/collagraphs-an-explanation-on-how-to
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