Introduction
TechArts
began as an art installation in 1995, as a way to showcase the artistic
talents of the students, faculty, and staff of New England Tech and
share them with the rest of the college community. The concept of TechArts
resurfaced in the Spring of 2004 when a committee of faculty and administrative
staff members became fully committed to keeping this tradition alive
as an annual event.
Art now has a permanent place in the Library.
Exhibits are changed quarterly, with a mix of works from the expanding
number of arts-related courses that are now part of the curriculum. Occasionally,
works are donated to the Library and have become part of our permanent
collection. This online exhibit catalog provides a sense of the art entrusted
to us for the next few weeks.
I would like to thank Cindy Pankiewicz
(Catalog Librarian) and Grayce Moorehead (Web Content Manager) for thier
artistic sensibilities and assistance with organizing, arranging, and
hanging the art works throughout the Library.
We invite everyone to come in and enjoy
the art for the Spring Quarter and to appreciate the creativity and imagination
of the artists who are part of our college community.
Sharon Charette
Exhibit Curator
Students
Leroy Abrahamson | Micai
Brangman | Donald (D.J.) Cabral | Brian
Fernandes |
Jarred Galetti | Tiffany Goon | Seth
Harper | Travis Heath | Phillip
Henault | Dana Hill | Cory
Hosford | Michael Iafrati | Chris
Kezar | Tim Lemieux | Guy
Leonard | Jesse Lowell | Sean
Mattson | Tom McDonald | David
McLellan | Tami Myers | Yesika
Ortega | Elise Prypaert | Andrew
Pueschner | Danielle Rezendes | Efrain
Rivera-Olan | Katie Roach | Brian
Robillard | Rene Sandoval | Bobbie
Sicaju | Kenrick Smith | Nicholas
Somers | Diego Tecun | Victor
Thorne | Heriberto
Valera | Terrance
Wilson | Dina Wood
Faculty
Jessica Archer | Jim Graves |
Jennifer Hurley | Ron
Potvin
Staff
Philip Parsons | Ellyn Scott | William
H. Strand | Webster Terhune
Leroy Abrahamson
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Student (Electrical Technology) |
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The Art |
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Powerful |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Micai Brangman |
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Student (Electronics Engineering Technology) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5 " W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Donald
(D.J.) Cabral |
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Student (Graphics, Multimedia and
Web Design Technology) |
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The Art |
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Seaman |
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Medium: Conte Crayon |
| Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W | |
| Description: A man who loves the sea and is slowly becoming out of touch with land dwellers. (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Brian Fernandes |
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Student (Automotive
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Still Life |
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Medium: Charcoal |
| Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W | |
| Description: Objects on table with drape laid across, side lit with shadows (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Jarred
Galetti |
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Student (Electronics Engineering
Technology, AS) |
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The Art |
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Negative |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Persuasive |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Tiffany Goon |
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Student (Occupational Therapy Assistant
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Organized |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description:(AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Seth Harper |
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Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology, AS) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5 " W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Travis
Heath |
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Student (Building Construction and
Cabinetmaking Technology) |
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The Art |
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Patient |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Phillip
Henault |
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Student (Mechanical Engineering Technology,
AS) |
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The Art |
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Coordinated |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Honest |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Dana Hill |
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Student (Information Technology) |
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The Art |
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In Memory of Mojo |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 8.5" H X 11" W | |
| Description: Photo of my (late) pet. | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Lilacs |
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Medium: Acrylic |
| Dimensions: 18" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Lilacs painting was my first attempt at painting | |
| Location: Stairway | |
Cory Hosford |
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Student (Architectural Building Engineering
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Apples |
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Medium: Charcoal |
| Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W | |
| Description: (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Michael Iafrati |
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Student (Construction Management
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Study After "Portrait
of Jacob Matham as a Boy of Thirteen" by Hendrick Goltzius |
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Medium: Graphite |
| Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W | |
| Description: Drawing (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Chris Kezar |
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Student (Digital Recording Arts Technology) |
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The Art |
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Misanthropic |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Tim Lemieux |
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Student (Information Technology, AS) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Guy Leonard |
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Student (Game Development and Simulation Programming
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Discarded Shoes |
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Medium: Charcoal |
| Dimensions: 18" H X 24" W | |
| Description: A pair of high heels sitting on multi-textured sheets. (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Jesse Lowell |
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Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Crumpled Paper |
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Medium: Graphite Pencil |
| Dimensions: 17" H X 23" W | |
| Description: Crumpled piece of paper with shadows and light. (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Circulation Area | |
Sean Mattson |
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Student (Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 14" H X 11" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Tom McDonald |
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Student (Mechanical Engineering Technology,
AS) |
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The Art |
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Patient |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Peaceful |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Sharp |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
David McLellan |
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Student (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Heating Technology) |
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The Art |
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Giving |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Tami Myers |
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Student (Architectural Building Engineering
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Structure |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 16" H X 12" W | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Yesika Ortega |
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Student (Clinical Medical Assisting Technology) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 16" H X 12" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Elise Prypaert |
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Student (Game Development and Simulation Technology, AS) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Still Life |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Andrew Pueschner |
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Student (Advanced Automotive Technology) |
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The Art |
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Reliable |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Danielle
Rezendes |
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Student (Architectural Building Engineering
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Garden of Eden |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 20" H X 30" W | |
| Description: Black frame with flowers | |
| Location: Circulation Area, Over New Book Shelf | |
Efrain Rivera-Olan |
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Student (Game Development and Simulation Technology, AS) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Katie Roach |
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Student (Video and Audio Production
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Lustful |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Unfulfilled |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Brian Robillard |
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Student (Advanced Automotive Technology) |
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The Art |
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Still Life |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Rene
Sandoval |
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Student (Graphics, Multimedia and
Web Design Technology) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil Drawing |
| Dimensions: 24" H X 18" W | |
| Description: Self-Portrait (AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: William Culbertson) | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Bobbie
Sicaju |
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Student (Electronic Engineering
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Curious |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Kenrick Smith |
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Student (Business Management Technology, AS) |
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The Art |
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Self-Portrait |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 8.5" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Nicholas
Somers |
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Student (Video and Audio Production
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Determined |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Sincere |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 9" H X 11" W | |
| Description: (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Diego Tecun |
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Student (Video and Audio Production
Technology) |
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The Art |
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Outspoken |
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Medium: Digital Photograph |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Loyal (AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements") | |
| Location: Open Lab, Upper Level | |
Victor Thorne |
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Student (Electronics Engineering Technology) |
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The Art |
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Forever Rose |
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Medium: Wire Sculpture |
| Dimensions: 12" H X 3.5" W | |
| Description: Wire Rose | |
| Location: Reference Room Counter | |
Dragon |
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Medium: Wire Sculpture (steel, copper, brass) |
| Dimensions: 12" H X 3.5" W | |
| Description: Wire Dragon Standing | |
| Location: Reference Room Counter | |
Heriberto
Valera |
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Student (Game Development and Simulation
Technology) |
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The Art |
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The Muse or "La Musa" |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 23" H X 17" W | |
| Description: Imagination (AR 203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier) | |
| Location: Circulation Area | |
Terrance
Wilson |
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Student (Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology) |
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The Art |
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Still Life |
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Medium: Pencil |
| Dimensions: 12" H X 16" W | |
| Description: Process drawing done in one class period or less (AR203, Introduction to Drawing) | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Dina Wood |
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Student
(Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology) |
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The
Art |
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Fruit on a Table |
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Medium: Oil |
| Dimensions: 26" H X 32" W | |
| Location: Reference Room | |
Lady With Dogs |
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Medium: Oil |
| Dimensions: 20" H X 26" W | |
| Description: Woman sitting at a bar with dogs | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Jessica
Archer |
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Faculty (Humanities and
Social Science) |
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The
Art |
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Cat & Kid #4 |
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Medium: Color inkjet print |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 14" W | |
| Description: Shot with an HTC phone as part of my "android" series | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Artist's
Statement |
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| "This image is part of an ongoing photography project using low-tech cameras." | |
Jim
Graves |
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Faculty (Automotive
Technology) |
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The
Art |
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Ant |
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Medium: Found Objects |
| Dimensions: 5"H X 10" W X 11" D | |
| Location: Reference Room Counter | |
Reindeer |
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Medium: Found Objects |
| Dimensions: 7.5"H X 6" W X 10" D | |
| Location: Reference Room Counter | |
Jennifer Hurley |
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Faculty (Mechanical Engineering Technology) |
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The Art |
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Scrappy |
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Medium: Soft Sculpture |
| Dimensions: 15" H X 8.5" W X 5.5" D | |
| Description: Knitted Looney Tunes Cartoon Character | |
| Location: Table, Upper Level Hallway | |
Tweety Bird |
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Medium: Soft Sculpture |
| Dimensions: 10.5" H X 5" W X 4" D | |
| Description: Knitted Looney Tunes Cartoon Character | |
| Location: Table, Upper Level Hallway | |
Ron Potvin |
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Faculty (Automotive Technology) |
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The Art |
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Horseshoe Crab |
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Medium: Found Objects |
| Dimensions: 4.5"H X 9" W X 8" D | |
| Location: Reference Room Counter | |
Spider/Web |
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Medium: Found Objects |
| Dimensions: 4.5"H X 9" W X 8" D | |
| Location: Window in Upper Level Hallway | |
Philip Parsons |
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Staff (Vice President and Legal
Counsel) |
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The Art |
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Untitled |
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Medium: Watercolor |
Dimensions: 15.5" H
X 19.5" W |
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| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Untitled |
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Medium: Watercolor |
Dimensions: 17.5" H
X 21" W |
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| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Untitled |
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Medium: Watercolor |
Dimensions: 19.5" H
X 23.5" W |
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| Location: Circulation Area | |
Untitled |
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Medium: Watercolor |
Dimensions: 13" H
X 11" W |
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| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Untitled |
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Medium: Watercolor |
Dimensions: 19.5" H
X 23" W |
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| Location: Circulation Area | |
Ellyn Scott |
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Staff (Student Support Services) |
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The Art |
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Untitled |
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Medium: Colored Pencil |
| Dimensions: 11" H X 12.5" W | |
| Description: Taos, New Mexico | |
| Location: Circulation Area, New Book Shelf | |
Untitled |
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Medium: Oil |
| Dimensions: 14.5" H X 17.5" W | |
| Description: New Mexico Desert | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
William
H. Strand |
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Staff (Bookstore Associate) |
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The Art |
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Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge |
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Medium: Oil Painting |
| Dimensions: 10" H X 13.5" W | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Seascape |
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Medium: Oil Painting |
| Dimensions: 11.5" H X 21.5" W | |
| Location: Upper Level Hallway | |
Webster Terhune
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Staff (Digital Media Specialist) |
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The Art |
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Wheel |
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Medium: Photo Collage |
| Dimensions: 18" H X 18" W | |
| Description: Created out of a flower petal. | |
| Location: Circulation Area, Over New Book Shelf | |
Secret Resident |
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Medium: Photo Collage |
| Dimensions: 16" H X 16" W | |
| Description: Created out of a clam shell fragment | |
| Location: Stairway |
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Night Critter |
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Medium: Photo Collage |
| Dimensions: 15" H X 20" W | |
| Description: Created out of tree fungus with a leaf. | |
| Location: Stairway | |
Artist's Statement |
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| "A few years ago, I discovered if I scanned a little insignificant piece of the natural world – a blade of grass, a twig, a feather, a flower petal – and built a complex geometric pattern using Adobe Photoshop, the essence of the original organized quality of that morsel created a kind of "genuiness" that no other abstract design seemed to attain. It's not merely that nature contains things we can't anticipate. There's a spirit in it – wrapped in a surprise – and it seems the more you manipulate it the more that spirit comes out." www.photometamorphia.com | |
Notes:
AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Lisa Ethier
In this class, students draw from observation and from imagination while exploring
line, shape, form, space, value and texture, using a variety of materials and
techniques.
AR203, Introduction to Drawing, Instructor: Paula Paolino
Drawing I In this class, students learn to draw from direct observation while
acquiring information regarding line, shape, value, and composition. They also
observe how light affects form. They begin to acquire a style of self expression
which is evident in these self-portraits and still life. This is process drawing
where the students are less concerned about one drawing but rather approach
each drawing with an opportunity to apply what they have acquired to date.
These drawings were all done in one class period or less.
AR205, Introduction to Digital Photography, "24
Shots of One Subject"
The purpose of this assignment is to heighten student photographers' sensitivity
to elements of design in everyday objects or scenes and make them more able to
use the rules of composition to make interesting photos.
Students are encouraged to take shots that are framed in such a way that the
subject matter of the shot becomes primarily an interplay of lines, shapes, or
textures. In some cases the objects themselves may not be recognizable. There
is a rich history of abstraction in photography. Yet, these photos attest to
the fact that it is alive and well at NEIT.
AR205, Introduction to
Digital Photography, "Personal Advertisements", Instructor: Tom
Nault
For the assignment "Personal Advertisements” students look at the
poetic, dreamy, Pictorialist images of Alfred Stieglitz and learn to "read” advertising
images. Students make a list of ten words that describe them, and then make advertisements for
themselves using their own emotionally charged Pictorialist images and one
of the words from their list.
Words and images have an effect on each other and the addition of even one "non-subtitle" word
to an image can have a big impact: the image can change how we interpret the
word and the word can change how we interpret the photograph. In either case,
the viewer is more involved than in more straightforward photos.
For more art, see Works
in the Permanent Collection, TechArts
2005, TechArts 2006, TechArts
2007, and TechArts 2008.
Last updated May 19, 2009. This page is maintained by Sharon Charette, Director of the Library.