The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, Wayne State University (WSU), is pleased to present Confluent: Detroit Art and the University Art Collection, September 22 through December 9, 2022, with the reception to be held on Thursday, September 22, 6-9PM. The gallery will be open Tuesday and Thursday, 12-5PM; and Fridays, 12-7PM.
“The university art collection and art created in Detroit over the past 50 years are confluent in nature. The collection is special and unique, and I believe the only collection that directly mirrors the diverse styles and artists of the community, capturing the depth and breadth of the cultural landscape. The collection is also a reflection of the impact that Wayne State University has had on the arts in the region and throughout the nation. Wayne State University, the university art collection, and the Detroit art community have been inextricably linked for decades.
This exhibition reveals how the university art collection continuously grows, and flows seamlessly, with the art that is created in Detroit today by artists who have deep connections to this university. Unlike many other educational institutions, there is no evident “Wayne State style,” but there is a spirit of curiosity and exploration that permeates all these works. The artists in this exhibition represent the many different generations who have passed through the university. Each has been invited to explore the collection and select works that have a connection to their own, with the intention of developing an interesting dialogue to one another.” (Grace Serra, Art Collection Curator, University Art Collection, WSU)
This exhibition was curated by Grace Serra and features works by the following artists:
Detroit Artists: Anita Bates, Jeanne Bieri, Darryl DeAngelo Terrell, Sergio De Giusti, Mariam Ezzat, Mary Fortuna, Marcia Freedman, M. Saffell Gardner, Laura Makar, Sandra Osip, Tom Pyrzewski, John Rizzo, and Donita Simpson.
University of Art Collection: Diane Carr, John Egner, Brenda Goodman, Susan Hauptman, Douglas James, Gordon Newton, Kurt Novak, Judy Pfaff, Ellen Phelan, Robert Quigley, Ron Weil, Robert Wilbert, and Don Willett.
Covid Restrictions:
The James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History, WSU, is committed to the health and safety of our campus and surrounding communities. To continue with programming and special events, in light of Covid-19, the university requires all guests to complete the Campus Daily Screener prior to visiting campus and adhere to all campus safety guidelines. These requirements will be regularly updated to be consistent with current WSU policies through science and recommendations.
For more information, please visit: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus
For the guest daily screener, please visit: https://forms.wayne.edu/guest-screening
Mission of the Wayne State University Art Collection
The Wayne State University Art Collection (UAC), founded in 1968, is an evolving collection of over 7,000 works of art. Its mission is use art to educate, inspire, foster creative thinking, and promote the advancement of social and cultural leadership. Its primary focus is on works of art by Detroit and Regional artist. Many artists in this collection have become some of the most prominent visual artists to emerge from Detroit who have become part of the international conversation on contemporary art.
Mission of the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery
The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery (ELIG) serves as a forum for the display of nationally and internationally significant contemporary art. The ELJG features four to five exhibitions each year that include works created by emerging and established contemporary artists.