Alchemy

Exhibit Dates: August 27-September 17, 2015
Opening Reception: August 27, 2015 | 4-7 p.m.

Alchemy is defined as a seemingly magical process of transformation. This exhibition features the work of current faculty and recent alumni of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Art Department in conjunction with UCO’s 125th anniversary. Each faculty member was given the opportunity to choose an alumnus to pair with for this exhibition. These works of art highlight the breadth of technical skills, creativity, materials and processes that each artist uniquely applies to create a masterful piece. We hope this exhibition demonstrates our commitment to support student work, celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and recognize each faculty member’s lifelong commitment to inspire new generations of makers.

Faculty: David Maxwell, Gayle Singer, Charleen Weidell, Mike Litzau, Elizabeth Brown, Barbara Weidell, David Webber, Oksun Lee, Teresa Pac.

Alumni: Ariana Foote, Jelena Gazivoda, Christin Hackler, Kelly Temple, Laura Kent, Beatriz Mayorca, Nanoko Yonemaru Bizzell

Buddy Broncho made his first appearance in UCO's own newspaper The Vista. It was the October 3, 1932, issue where a Broncho appears wearing a UCO football uniform. He has appeared numerous times throughout the years from local Edmond papers in the 60's to state-wide papers in the 80's. The commissioning of the first ever live mascot appears in UCO's 1979 Bronze Book where Buddy Broncho made his first public appearance at Homecoming. Since that time, Buddy has been a fixture at UCO events and in the hearts of UCO students.