Desk Commission

A call for all artists! We require a new desk maybe you could be the one to help us out?

The Turner Gallery is asking for a new and creatively made desk. We as a collective have decided our current desk is outdated. As a gallery we find it important to keep up

Requirements:

• 36 (h), 30(w), 72(L)
• Mobile/wheels
• 4+ Drawers
• 2+ shelves
• Front face must be covered (must not be able to see what is underneath the desk)
• Desk must be Gallery appropriate
• Material must be durable (be able to last + years)
• Free standing
• Free to use reclaim materials

We think this is a great opportunity for new artists to have their work displayed. This also gives artists and students the chance to include a professional commission application and have a sense of what it’s like to create something unique for a Gallery. Be sure to include this commission in resumés, portfolios, and any other platforms! We are reaching out to you! We are only looking for one artist to create the desk, make sure to submit proposals by March 20th. The desk itself will be due May 1st!

To submit your proposal make sure to include:

• 2 or more sketches of your vision
• What materials you will be using
• How much these materials will be
• Why you think this desk is a right fit for the Turner Gallery
• Your name and what year you are in
• State whether you agree to be included in Turners “Presenting Artists”

Submit your proposals to the TurnerGallery@alfred.edu email.

* Make sure they are in PDF format! *

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Jasmine Garcia

On top of studying ceramic, Jaz is looking forward to fine tuning her craft and knowledge of the fine arts. Jaz believes in the power of community, she hopes to make some solid connections within both the School of Art and Design and the Alfred village. Jaz is heavily inspired by her Mexican heritage, she is deeply interested in her culture and history. Jaz’s favorite artist is ever-changing, but right now she is drawn to Jorge Gutierrez. . If Jaz could collaborate with any artist in the world it would be Tim Burton. She admires his ability to convey dark imagery with lighthearted subject matter. She thinks that, together, they could put together an idea based on Mexican folklore.

Check out Jaz on Instagram! @jaz.garcia217

A Tower to Climb, A Home to Find
14 ” x 17″, charcoal, watercolor, marker, ink, pencil 2019,
“This piece is inspired by a large stack of books I have sitting in my bedroom. Throughout the years I would collect flowers and save them within these book pages, almost marking a memory of that moment in time. Instead of a traditional still life, I wanted to push this study to be more creative and involve one of my passions of collecting and preserving nature.”

Una Fiesta
9″ x 12″, Ink, copic markers 2019
“I’m very proud of my Mexican heritage, and each year as I get older I fall more and more in love with who I am. One of my favorite holidays is Dia Los Muertos. I was playing with more abstract concepts with the colors used and wanted to convey a fiesta, with papel picado and bright all around me, whilst the portrait itself remains very solid concrete.”

Rosemary Gregg

Rosie holds interest in 3D art and ceramics but is excited to branch out in her classes. Rosie is both intrinsically and internally driven: she uses her personal interests to fuel her creativity. Nostalgia plays a large part in her process, she holds interest in family and childhood and builds off the emotions she associates with them. After growing up in Florida for her life thus far, Rosie is most excited to experience the changing seasons (especially the first snowfall). . If Rosie could collaborate with any artist in the world it would be Cristina Cordova. Rosie is drawn to the emotional power of Cordova’s work, together they’d create a huge figure sculpture.

Check out Rosie on Instagram! @rosegreggceramics

Blue Boy 
9” W x 7.1” H x 4.2” D  
Hand built; Mix Stoneware acrylic paint  
2018 

A Series of Choices 
12.9” W x 18.2” H x 7” D 
Handbuilt; stoneware; pit-fired 
2019 

Angela Davis 
6.5” W x 12.5” H x 5.5” D  
Handbuilt; stoneware, sgraffito  underglaze; glaze  
2019 

Kaitlin Villanueva

Katt’s current area of focus is ceramic. For her, art acts as a therapeutic outlet where she can fully express herself without judgement. Her favorite artist is Juno Birch, their avant-garde and colorful style is something Katt looks for in her own work. Katt is most excited to grown among like-minded artists during her time at Alfred University. . If Katt could collaborate with any artist in the world it would be David Lynch. Katt adores his work and style, together they would create a mural or, perhaps, a short film.

Check out Katt on Instagram! @kattcvilla

Brave Faces, 9″ x 6.2″, sharpie, marker, acrylic paint

Clam Mouth, 5″ x 3.5″ x 4″, hand-built/thrown ceramic

Still Life #2, 12″ x 18″, pencil

Emily Sinatra

Emily’s favorite medium is ceramic, but she looks forward to all her upcoming art classes. Emily is inspired by the creations of many different artists, especially her high school art teachers. If Emily could collaborate with any artist in the world it would be Alyssa Monks. Monks would paint and Emily would collage, pulling together a mixed media painting/collage.

Check out Emily on Instagram! @ceramics_and_stuff

(what i found in) Grandma’s Backyard
(L) 5.5 x 5.5 x (H) 9 (inches)
ceramics
“My grandma gave me the recipe for the metallic brown oxide wash on the exterior, and between the earthy exterior and the gem-like knob on top, this is a piece that I could most definitely find buried in her backyard.”

Good Intentions
(L) 10.5 x 10.5 x (H) 4.5 (inches)
ceramics
“Lyrics to an original song are scripted along the exterior of this bowl, and the words “good intentions” are highlighted in red every time they appear. The lyrics discuss how good intentions do not always result in the desired outcome and how one copes with that. The bowl itself was made with good intentions.”

De-fusion
(L) 38 x 10 x (H) 9 (inches)
ceramics, mod-podge, newspaper, printer paper, pen ink
“This piece portrays the extremities of separation. One being becomes two when the lines are drawn.”

Cecilia Sherwood

Ceci is interested in all kinds of media, but is especially excited to explore Alfred University’s glass program. Ceci takes her art personally; she finds that her best work is created out of passion. Ceci looks forward to the community of Alfred’s School of Art and Design, where collaboration is common and a helping hand is never far from reach.

Coming from the Pittsburgh area, Ceci reaches back to her roots and chose Andy Warhol as one of the artists she would collaborate with. They would create a number of influential political pieces that would address conflict in the world today. She also would like to collaborate with Banksy, she is drawn to his clever use of humor in his content.
Check out Ceci on Instagram! @ceci_sherwood

Respect, 12″ x 20″, graphite, 2019

Wyoming Fall, 2′ x 4′, acrylic paint on canvas, 2019

Jessie Kingston

Jessie currently focuses on ceramic sculpture, one of her inspirations is pop culture. Jessie looks forward to working with multiple mediums of art upon her arrival at Alfred University; with our foundations program that’s a guarantee.
If Jessie could collaborate with any artist in the world it would be her high school art teacher, Jessica Pilowa. Together, they’d create a crazy abstract sculpture.
Check out Jessie on Instagram! @jessie_hapiness7

Mr. Tumnus, 10″ x 6″, clay, “He is a mystical goblin”

Jimmy, 5″ x 10″, clay, “He is a creature”

McKenna Kersten

McKenna Kersten is an illustrative artist. Her favorite art movement is surrealism. McKenna looks forward to collaborating with other artists as she begins her journey towards a BFA.

Check out McKenna on instagram! @kersten_kenna13

Growth
10 by 20 inches
Canvas, acrylic
“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered with darkness, and struggle to reach the light.” Sandra Kring

Sky’s the limit
8 by 10 inches
Canvas, acrylic
“Maybe other people will try to limit me, but I don’t limit myself.” – Jim Carrey

Grace Kim

Grace currently leans toward illustration as an art form, but is eager to explore the many mediums that fall under fine art. Grace finds inspiration through topics that interest her; she wants to communicate her curiosity to the viewer. .
If Grace could collaborate with any artist it would be Mimi N (@futarinokizuna_). Grace is drawn to the contrast between the dark themes and playful style of Mimi N’s work. Together, they would create a short manga that asks the reader to receive deep messages.
Check out Grace’s instagram! @dumochii_

Infection
9 x 12 inches
Pencil, Markers

Faded
9.75 x 8.75 inches
Pencil, Color pencil, Collage

Bronagh Dempsey

Bronagh Dempsey is a sculptor with a focus on glass. Bronagh is inspired by the patterns and emotions in the work of Austin Stern. On top of being excited to take studios within the glass department, Bronagh looks forward to being a part of a community of all sorts of artists.

If Bronagh could collaborate with any artist in the world it would be Phirak Suon. Bronagh is interested in Suon’s combinations of glass and ceramic, they would create an art piece involving both mediums.
Look for Bronagh on Instagram @bronaghglass

Glass Neck Pieces
glass, spacer beads, jewelry clasps
2020
“This piece was original for the glass fashion show at Salem Community College. It has 431 borosilicate glass beads.”

Keviette
10 x 10
Fused Glass, Glass Paint, Gold Leaf
2018

Fish
21″
Soda Lime glass
2019

Shelby Hoffstatter

Shelby’s art focuses mainly on animation and illustration, but she plans to take full advantage of Alfred’s ceramic program. Shelby is heavily inspired by the world around her, familiar faces and nature seem to find a way into her creative realm. Her favorite artists range from Jamie Green to Victoria Vincent.

With her love for animation, it’s no surprise that she would like to collaborate on a piece with Faye Thomas, a current student at RISD. Shelby believes it would be an honor to create an animation with someone she’s looked up to for so long.
Check out Shelby’s Instagram! @slugy0gurt

Doppelganger, 20×15, Watercolor, 2019

Regeneration, 12×16, Watercolor, colored pencil, fine liner, 2018

The Senses, 17×19, fine liners on India paper, 2019