13May2011December 3, 2019
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2011 BFA Exhibition

The Victoria H. Myhren Gallery at the University of Denver is pleased to present the “2011 BFA Senior Exhibition.” This annual offering features works by students graduating from the DU School of Art & Art History (SAAH) studio arts and electronic media arts and design (eMAD) programs. Participating BFA students are: Taylor Arns, Megan Sullivan, Lisa Martin, and Katinka Van Lier Ribbink. Taylor Arns explores the different functions that ceremonies and rituals have in our private and public interactions. Her series of intaglio prints and drawings communicates Taylor’s own experience with art-making as a personal ritual connecting her with her...

Karady Opening a Success
05April2011December 3, 2019
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Karady Opening a Success

  We had a great showing last Thursday evening for our current show, “In Country: Soldiers’ Stories from Iraq and Afghanistan.”                (Image: Former Specialist Shelby Webster with Children © Jennifer Karady)  Shelby was at the opening as well, and we were lucky enough to hear her talk about her own personal experiences too. Jennifer also spoke about the process of making her photos (like interviewing, special permissions, and what she wants to communicate to her audience). REMEMBER: The show is up through MAY 1st. The gallery is open daily from 12-4 pm. Stop on...

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Jennifer Karady: In Country

Jennifer Karady: In Country: Soldiers’ Stories consists of twelve large-scale 48 x 48 inch color photographs accompanied by a short synopsis of the veteran’s story written in his or her own words. Each work is initiated by an extensive interview process with the soldier, followed by a collaboration in which the veteran reenacts a chosen moment from war within the safe space of his or her everyday environment, often surrounded by family and friends. Unlike some photographers who use actors to stage narratives, Karady works with real veterans to dramatize their stories through metaphorical and narrative techniques. Through this process...

A Closer Look at “In Country”
30March2011December 3, 2019
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A Closer Look at “In Country”

Working with veterans recently returned from the two wars in the Middle East, photographer Jennifer Karady’s work focus on traumatic memories of soldiers, and their difficulty in returning to the normalcy of civilian life. The depictions of these memories are often quite at odds with the banalities of everyday life. The jarring contradictions in setting can be disconcerting. So how does Karady set up the often disturbing stories shown in her photography? The process is collaborative. First, she conducts extensive interviews with the veteran subjects, part of a lengthy planning process. Then, each veteran reenacts the memory they have chosen...

From Warhol to Karady
23March2011December 3, 2019
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From Warhol to Karady

We’ve had two busy, Warhol-filled months here at the gallery. The show was a big success, and we had many visitors come in daily. The reviews were positive, and the film screenings and lectures generated tons of interest in the community! Warhol has come to an end though – and now it’s time for another great show. The Myhren Gallery will be exhibiting work by photographer Jennifer Karady from March 31st through May 1st.  “In Country: Soldiers’ Stories from Iraq and Afghanistan.” illustrates the stories of American veterans as they address the difficulties of adjusting to civilian life. Working with...

All about Andy
24February2011December 3, 2019
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All about Andy

(Andy Close, 1983) Did you know? …some fun facts about Andy Warhol. In the mid-1960s, Andy is said to have spray-painted his wig silver. Andy had to wear a surgical corset for much of his life after he was shot in the stomach in 1968. In 1980, Andy had an audience with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican (even though he believed in “crystal powers”). Warhol had real estate here in Colorado. Andy’s given name was actually Andrew Warhola, and he was raised as a Byzantine Catholic. During his lifetime, Andy produced over 600 time capsules — cardboard boxes that...