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Alumni Perspectives: Hartwick Showcases Artists Across the Decades

The Foreman Gallery of Contemporary Art is presenting an exhibition celebrating the creative achievements of Hartwick alumni. “Alumni Perspectives” on view through Oct. 18 in the Anderson Center for the Arts, features work by 11 graduates whose practices span glass, metal sculpture, jewelry, drawing, painting and photography, alongside a companion virtual showcase.

Participating artists include Roxy Becofsky ’11, Melissa Small Cooper ’08, Alison R. Dodge ’05, Gregg Emery ’94, Shawn Farrell ’97, Kevin Q. Gray ’01, Maxwell Holden ’15, Heather C. MacRae ’10, Chris Rochelle ’99, Scott Tubby ’78 and Nikki Zuaro ’16.

For Roxy Becofsky ’11, owner of the successful jewelry business Xanne Fran Studios, the show marked both a homecoming and a chance to revisit her artistic roots. Her featured works include a bronze-and-resin sculpture, “The Hunt,” as well as a couple of necklaces and some figurative rings.

Roxy Becofsky '11

“Hartwick has obviously shaped me as an artist and it was very cool to be asked to come back. This is my opportunity to dip back into sculpture. I have been meaning to start doing sculptures again, and this is a perfect chance. Where else better to do it than Hartwick?”

Roxy Becofsky ’11

Xanne Fran Studios, Owner

The exhibition was curated by Kim Carr ’96, who began her role as gallery and exhibitions coordinator in January after a long career in the arts. Carr said she saw an opportunity to strengthen connections between alumni and current students while highlighting the variety of materials that can be explored in the College’s studios.

“I wanted to present artists that would reflect the variety of materials that one can explore in our beautiful art studios in Anderson,” Carr explained. “Once I began my research into our alumni, I realized that we could not represent many of our alumni because of distance, scheduling and some are commercial artists. I decided to also introduce a long-term digital showcase to better represent all art alumni.”

Carr noted that the last alumni art show featuring new work took place in 2015. She said reviving the tradition not only strengthens Hartwick’s network but also provides inspiration for students.

“It is important for our students to be able to visualize what their future may be from people who have been on the same path. This exposure reinforces our curriculum and shows students solid examples of outcomes. Our alumni are an important part of our network and bringing them to campus strengthens that network while also inspiring the alumni themselves.”

Kim Carr ’96

Foreman Gallery and Exhibitions Coordinator

Hartwick College Alumni Art Show paintings
Hartwick College Alumni Art Show sketch pad
Hartwick College Alumni Art Show painting
Hartwick College Alumni Art Show ceramic piece
Hartwick College Alumni Art Show blown glass and metal piece

The virtual component of the exhibition launched with “Still Floating Here,” a work by Sofia Eleni Kerchoula ’20. Additional pieces will be added throughout the run of the show and after True Blue Weekend, with the digital showcase remaining online beyond Oct. 18 to extend the reach of alumni artists to a broader audience. Alumni are still welcome to submit their work for the virtual showcase.

An opening reception was held Sept. 4, welcoming artists, alumni, students, faculty and community members back into the Foreman Gallery. The exhibition in the gallery remains open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Sept. 19, open Sunday Sept. 21).

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