An unusual show
Infinitea Teahouse hosts Art Student Association 10X10 show
Kelly Todd
Issue date: 3/12/09 Section: Scene
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This art isn't just a regular display - in fact, it hangs for a good cause. Hosted by the Art Student Association, the event is called ASA 10x10 Show and serves as a fundraiser for the club on campus. At $10 for a 10x10 piece, buyers receive a unique and artistic creation - not to mention adding to the club's prosperity.
Club president and senior Hanna Agar said that the purpose of the project was to be more creative.
"The idea behind this is that it was an easy way for students to create artwork outside of their assignments from class without the pressure of a grade," she said. "It allowed people to do something different and experiment with something they haven't done before."
Agar created a drawing, painting and mixed media work for the event, even though she said she is normally known for her photography.
She said the event brought all different types of student artists together and gave them a chance to display their art and socialize with others.
The 68 pieces range from simple to complex with intricate designs, bold colors and ravishing detail.
"The randomness and sporadic feel of the pieces is intentional," said Drew Seveland, co-owner of Infinitea Teahouse. One piece hanging at the starting point of the collection even states: "There is no meaning here. It makes no sense."
Seveland said customers have been receptive of the art. "They have had a lot of fun with it," he said.
Senior Kaz Kuroki has many different pieces displayed in the show, and has had other work on display at the Infinitea Tea House in the past.
"This is an unusual show," Kuroki said. "Usually group shows in small spaces have some unifying theme to them, but in this case what brings the work together is the size of the panels we worked on."
Kuroki's usual style is large scale oil paintings, but he said he likes the challenge of something new.
"It was fun to break out of my usual artistic identity," he said.
Freshman Jessica Doing displayed six different pieces in the show. Her pieces included actual glasses, broken at the hinge, that she glued onto the canvas.
"I created two paintings with acrylic, which were both abstract illustrations of nature and light," Doing said. "I enjoyed creating the pieces because it's nice to get your work out there even if no one ends up buying it. It's also a great opportunity for freshmen to get involved in the Eau Claire art scene."
However, Doing did encounter some difficulties with the 10x10 illustration board.
"I felt a little restrained by the size and format of the board, but it was fun to see what everyone was able to do with them."
The event will be showcased throughout March at Infinitea Teahouse.
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