2 October ICC exhibit features work of Tupelo's Armas October 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 “In Search of (Im)possibilities: Persistence,” which features the colorful, symbolic and expressionistic paintings of Eyevan Armas of Tupelo, is currently on display in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. Armas, a self-taught, 29-year-old artist originally from Guadalajara, has been featured in countless underground “Secret Art Shows” in his hometown, and recently he had a month-long exhibit at ‘The Shop Downtown’ in Hattiesburg. His paintings have been displayed at locally-owned businesses such as Vanelli’s, Gabriel’s and the Thirsty Devil. Some of his biggest accomplishments include being published not only in DIME magazine but also as the illustrator of “The Great Building” written by Voz Vanelli. Armas’ current projects include exploring videography with his infamous “box head” characters, continuing to learn and grow as an artist and helping his works find loving homes. “In Search of (Im)possibilities: Persistence” will be on display through Nov. 2, when a closing reception is scheduled in honor of Armas from 2-5 p.m. Gallery hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when the College is closed for holidays. For more information, contact Shawn Whittington at (662) 862-8301 or email eswhittington@iccms.edu. Related Articles ICC exhibition features work of alumnus Bryce Camp The Itawamba Community College Fine Arts Department is sponsoring an exhibition of photographs by Amory resident Bryce Camp, who is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University and an ICC alumnus. He discovered his passion for art after having taken a class in Art Appreciation at ICC, and it was while transferring to Mississippi State that he declared himself an art major specializing in photography. Of his work he says, “My current series of photographs of roadside memorials show the beauty that can arise amidst the tragedy of death and loss. Accidents happen every day, but people can transform that grief into something beautiful and constructive. The memorials pictured in my series are all from the North Mississippi area. They were spread out across our corner of the state, but they all represent the same thing. These memorials are not simply crosses or balloons on the side of the road; they represent a lifetime to someone, the route they may have traveled to work or home, the laughter and the tears, and to some, an ease of pain.” His ... Art exhibit features the work of Tom and Sam Douglas This month, the Itawamba Community College art gallery is featuring an exhibition of the father and son team of Tom and Sam Douglas. The exhibit will run through Oct. 31 with a reception planned from 2-3 p.m. that day. The show titled “Tom and Sam for Max” is a collection of acrylic on board paintings and engraving prints by the artists respectively. Tom Douglas’s work, which focuses on personal, historical and religious narratives, comments on the interconnectedness of these elements. Likewise, Sam Douglas’s groupings of portraits explores connectedness by degrees of separation between people. The show is dedicated to Max Hochstetler, a former art teacher of Tom Douglas. Tom Douglas earned the Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Mississippi in 1983. He then joined the ICC faculty, becoming the art department chair and serving for 30 years (1983-2013). He was the department chair and associate professor for Southwest Baptist University in Missouri from 2013-15. Sam Douglas is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University. Gallery hours ... Work of former ICC art instructor Greely Myatt featured in new exhibit at ICC Gallery The work of West Memphis artist and former Itawamba Community College instructor Greely Myatt will be on display through February 27 at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Gallery at the Fulton Campus. “Defying Gravity on an Airport Carpet in Watermelon Sugar” is an exhibition of sculptures made from various materials and using varying approaches – an exploration of intersecting narratives, where literature, music and the mundane converge to reveal my view/experience of the world, Myatt said. The works draw inspiration from the whimsical and surreal novels of Richard Brautigan, the poignant and tender lyrics of Jesse Winchester’s song, Defying Gravity, and the abstract yet deeply familiar patterns of airport carpets. According to Myatt, Brautigan’s writing, with its dreamlike quality and moments of absurdity, provides a lens through which the world can be viewed as both fleeting and profound. Similarly, Winchester’s Defying Gravity captures a yearning to escape, to transcend limitations and to embrace the weightlessness of possibility with a shy humor. Each piece is an invitation to pause and reflect, to consider how the ephemeral moments of ... ICC gallery features work by Victoria Cummings-Bobo New works by artist Victoria Cummings-Bobo of Evergreen are currently on display in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The exhibition titled “Eshe (Eh-Sheh) = Life: An Abstract Metal Frame of Mind” features a collection of acrylic and mixed media pieces to commemorate Black History Month and will be on display until Mar. 9. Bobo’s work uses household items or something nature provides to tell colorful and vibrant stories. Her work ranges from miniature models, which reflect everyday people to vibrant paintings and statuesque colorful objects. She combines her art and her faith by using adorned mannequins to teach Sunday School classes at New Temple Baptist Church. Bobo’s love of the arts has included poetry, acting and playing the piano. After a time in New York City, she returned to Dorsey in 1987, and in 1988, Bobo and her sister, Dr. Ormella Cummings, formed We Amend Minds-By-Action, an organization devoted to introducing cultural activities and enrichment programs to young people and adults in Itawamba County and the surrounding area. She and her husband, ... ICC student artwork featured in exhibit in newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center The artwork of several Itawamba Community College students is currently on display in the newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. The first student exhibition in the new space, which consists of approximately 80 pieces of art including drawing, painting, computer art and sculpture, will be on display until May 5. Artists include Taylor Braxton of Amory; Jamecia Walker of Baldwyn; Bayleigh Caldwell of Caledonia; McKenna Powell of Hatley; Alli Blansett, Makenzie Brooks, both of Houston; Olivia Jones of Mantachie; Francisco Garcia of Mooreville; Mia Coggin of Nettleton; Michaela Pearson, Rachel Gann, Kaitlin Stegall, Brianna Hall, Maria Tinajero, all of Pontotoc; Lily Wright of Red Bay, Ala.; Jaiden Hutson, Danielle Thompson, Elliana Parker, all of Saltillo; KaJatlon Clark of Shannon; Selena Crowley of Tremont; Ana Chambers, Drew Edmonson, Camille Campbell and Brianna Dent, all of Tupelo. Normal gallery hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For more information, email Shawn Whittington at eswhittington@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8301. Faculty, Student Exhibitions Highlight Spring Season in ICC Fine Arts Gallery Itawamba Community College is showcasing its second exhibition of the semester with a double feature highlighting the work of both faculty and students. The exhibition is free and open to be public while on view through Wednesday, March 4, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Gallery on the Fulton Campus. The Art Faculty Exhibition features paintings, drawings, metalpoint, mixed media and ceramics by Dr. Dana Arnold, Elizabeth Owen and Shawn Whittington. The exhibit presents works in traditional and experimental media and techniques, offering a broad view of the creative scholarship within ICC’s Fine Arts Division. A reception and question-and-answer session with the faculty artists will be held Wednesday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery. The ICC Student Art Exhibition and Competition is on display in the lobby and hallways of the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Building. Student works are represented in drawing, painting, 2D and 3D design, digital art and ceramics. Participating students include Omarion Agnew, Courtney Black, Jordan Cayson, Alex Conseco Martinez, Logan Crane, Malakai David, Kaiden Donaldson, Brady Edington, Christian English, Daniella Estoque, Paula Elaine ... Comments are closed.