art show...

Every fall semester, the Spring Arbor University art department has a show of the student's work from the their classes and extracurricular work.

I'm not even an Art Major. I'm I Visual Communications major. I didn't expect to do very well in the show but figured that I would try my hardest anyway. I entered for pieces. Over 250 were entered by all the students and there was some very good photography. I was a bit intimidated and tried not to get my hopes up too far.

I went to the opening of the show this afternoon. I listened to Professor Shaw talk about how students should not worry if their piece didn't make it in because they had narrowed the pieces down to 91. I was bracing myself for the shock of not seeing any of my work.

"Photography is an area where we are always having the debate of fine art versus commercial" said Shaw. "1st place goes to Ryan Maloney. It's a very nice piece that we were all drawn to. An honorable mention goes to Michael Metts. Congratulations."

I couldn't believe my ears. Not only had I gotten a piece in but I had gotten an award. Wow. When we were let into the gallery I found that three of my pieces made it in. Unbelievable. Here they are, with the honorable mention photo first:

Two Windows

Kari

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