The University of Mary Washington Galleries will hold the exhibition “Computer Pictures: The Contemporary Language of Digital Media” from Friday, October 29 to Friday, December 3 at the Ridderhof Martin and duPont galleries. The seven exhibiting artists are from Rhode Island, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. in both galleries. Artist Semi Ryu will give a live performance of “Parting on Z, Fredericksburg,” from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in Ridderhof Martin Gallery. The performance focuses on the real-time emotional and physical interactions between a virtual puppet and its puppeteer. Both the reception and the exhibition are open to the public without charge.
On Friday, October 29 at noon, a panel discussion featuring some of the exhibition artists will be held in duPont Gallery.
“Computer Pictures: The Contemporary Language of Digital Media” explores new media, artwork produced through the computer, in the final years of the past decade. The exhibition includes archival inkjet pigment prints, video, animation, interactive performance using projected animation, live web streaming and sound projects created by seven artists from across the nation.
Rosemary Jesionowski, assistant professor of art, served as guest curator.
“Each artist approaches the idea of digital media in a unique and inspirational way—whether through humor, sensuality, personal experience or site specifity,” said Jesionowski.
Both galleries are located directly across College Avenue from the parking lot at the corner of College Avenue and Seacobeck Street. The duPont Gallery is located inside duPont Hall. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. The UMW Galleries is closed during university holidays and breaks. Free parking designated for gallery visitors is available in the lot on College Avenue at Thornton Street. For more information, contact UMW Galleries at (540) 654-1013.