Art Exhibit Curated By University Of Maryland Students

April 08, 2016 Art History and Archaeology | College of Arts and Humanities

The Sentinel Reviews "Boundless: Aging And Creativity," Which Is On Display At The Brentwood Arts Exchange.

By Brianna Rhodes, The Sentinel

Brentwood – It Has Been Said That Mastering A Skill Comes With Time.

This Applies To All Things, Including The Ability To Master Art.

The Opening Reception Of “boundless: Aging And Creativity,” An Exhibition Curated By Students From The University Of Maryland, College Park Was Held April 2 At The Brentwood Arts Exchange.

Under The Guidance Of University Of Maryland’s Arts History And Archaeology Professor, Jason Kuo, And Phil Davis, The Director Of Brentwood Arts Exchange, Eight Students Had The Opportunity To Curate An Exhibition That Celebrates Artists Bertrand Mao, Alonzo Davis, Dorothy Fall And Valerie Watson. All Four Of These Maryland-Based Artists Have Had Diverse, But Successful Career Paths.

Davis Explained He And Kuo Came Up With The Idea Of Having An Independent Studies Class In Curatorial Practices For Students To Learn How To Create An Art Exhibition And Allow Them To Have Hands-On Experience.

“dr. Kuo Was Researching The Art That Artists Make In The Older Years Of Their Life,” Davis Said. “so I Said, ‘let’s Have The Students Work On That.’ It Makes Sense Because The Students Are Younger. They’re Like 18, 19, 20-Years-Old, And Have Them Working With Senior Citizens Who Are Artists To Cross Those Boundaries And Think About That Stage In Your Life.

“hopefully We’ll All Get There And What Does It Mean To Be That Age And Making Art? So That’s The Idea. We Don’t Have An Answer For That, But It’s About Interacting With The Artist While They’re Exploring And Learning.”

All Of The Artists Said They Drew Their Inspirations From A Variation Of Sources.

Mao, A Chinese Ink Brush Painter And Calligrapher Based In Rockville, Said His Work Was Inspired By Nature Such As Flowers And Landscapes. He Used A Calligraphy Brush To Create His Work, Which Is A Part Of Asian Culture.

“anything That Is Nature Is Beautiful,” Mao Said. “i Paint Nature. I Don’t Paint The High Rise Empire State Building. I Don’t Like To Paint That. I Like To Paint High Mountains And Trees.”