Figurative painting exhibit features artwork by UNC Charlotte students

“Figures in Painting,” an exhibit that showcases artwork from students in the Department of Art & Art History, is on display through Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Student Union Art Gallery.

The studio course “Figure in Painting” is an intermediate painting class that explores the human form as a vehicle for artistic expression. Students use acrylic paints mixed with a variety of other compatible media to observe and experiment with anatomical structure.

“One of the goals this year for the Student Union Art Gallery is to feature more talent from the UNC Charlotte student body,” said Liz Walton, senior art major and student gallery manager. “These paintings represent the creativity and professional aspirations of the talent that we have right here on campus.”

Paintings in the exhibit explore themes such as self-portraits, androgyny and gender, relationships, existentialism and the human condition.

Students featured in the exhibit include Alana Selby, Raia Meister, Christina Hall ,Alyssa Kimbrough, Kenny Nguyen, Dakota Rose, Joanna Zamora, Tianna McHenry, Elena Calebro and Avery Glenn.