There was music, food, and most importantly, art at the Annual Faculty Art Exhibit in Hayden Hall last week.
Students and instructors came together with a pure interest, in the name of “African Art.”
Every fall Southern University’s faculty holds exhibits until the end of the semester to inspire students and teach others of the African culture.
One aspiring art student, Michelle Harmond, a junior speech pathology major from Largo, Md., came to the art show “to become more exposed to the cultural activities on campus that many students are unaware of.”
The art faculty prepares for their annual art exhibit as much as two months in advance. Many art pieces reflect the diversity, strength and history of African culture.
“The purpose of this art show is to show that we are working artists as well as instructors, working with our craft,” said Annette Williams, assistant art professor.
Robert Cox, an art instructor, was inspired to create an art piece by the late John Bigger, former head of the art department at Texas Southern University.
“It’s a tribute to one of my favorite artists. Both sides of my painting show the connection between the African and African-American culture. The way I tell our history is through art as a form of education and inspiration,” said Cox
“Funny that I came here for extra credit but I saw some things that I really liked,” said Michelle Harmond, junior speech pathology major.
Rather someone goes to this event to receive extra credit, or to be enlightened, he will leave inspired, and with a wider view of the African culture.