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Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
2/1/2018
International Exhibit Features Artwork by UOG Students
The International Contemporary Printed Art/Zureta exhibition, held at Tokyo University
of the Arts in May, included artwork by University of Guam students Joleen Unas and
Katlyn Sutherland as part of a showcase of student work from 14 different countries.
University of Guam Students Katlyn Sutherland and Joleen Unas exhibited their artwork
in the International Contemporary Printed Art/Zureta exhibition, held at Tokyo University
of the Arts in May. From left to right, Southerland, Unas, and Dr. Irena Keckes, UOG
Associate Professor of Art. In this international setting surrounded by student artwork from 19 universities around
the world, Unas and Sutherland were exposed to a variety of printmaking techniques
and participated in discussions about the various styles and the concept of error,
success, and context shift.
“We are so focused on producing a perfect finished piece,” said Unas, “while the Japanese
artists are more interested in the process.”
Unas and Sutherland found themselves inspired by the art of printmaking and intrigued
by traditional Japanese tools and pigments. They also embraced the concept of misprints
and error which leads, not to failure, but to success. Each plans to further explore
printmaking techniques and concepts.
“About 10,000 visitors viewed the exhibition while it was on display in Tokyo,” said
Sutherland. “And it isn’t over yet as our artwork will be displayed in several other
cities, including Shanghai and Vienna, in the coming year.”
Sutherland, who graduated in May, is planning on becoming an art teacher while Unas
is a junior pursuing degrees in Fine Arts and Computer Science.
The two young artists gave a presentation about their international experiences on
July 14. Their trip was funded by a travel award from the Research Corporation of
the University of Guam and grant from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
For more photos of the exhibit and Tokyo University of the Arts visit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/oq7ryg0dgmj77yj/zureta.pptx?dl=0
