Morlan Gallery
Upcoming Exhibition
Jack Girard: 1975 – Present
50 years of boxes, totems, constructions, and forgotten drawings
Sept. 10 – Oct. 10
Jack Girard’s drawings, collages, and sculptures interplay between personal and societal narratives. In artworks spanning roughly 1975 to present, Girard constructs intricate visuals bound together in ways that are at times confusing, funny, alluring, and maybe even a little abrupt, edging against taboo.
With a masterful hand, honed through decades of prolific creation and continuous inspection, Girard employs a diverse range of techniques to create works that are both intellectually and visually stimulating. A Transylvania University professor for over four decades, his deep engagement with students and the academic world shaped his artistic vision.
This retrospective exhibition reminds us that ideas and relationships are cyclical, that returning later for a fresh perspective establishes who we are through repeated significance. This becomes evident in Jack’s work by repeated themes of death and grieving, curiosity about various cultural practices, and a deeply speculative eye towards power and politics – often executed with a wry sense of humor. These intertwine the multifaceted nature of human experience. Each of Girard’s works tells a story while challenging the notion of linear narratives, preferring instead to explore the messy, often contradictory realities of life.
Associated Programming
- Gallery HOP Reception — Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m.
- Artist Talk — Oct. 2, 5 p.m. in Morlan Gallery
- Studio 300 — Oct. 8 & 9
Admission
Exhibitions are free to the public.
Regular Hours: Mon.‑Fri., 12‑5 p.m.
Parking can be found behind the Mitchell Fine Arts Center located at the corner of W. 4th St and N. Upper St.