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Department of the History of Art and Architecture
May 2024
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Thanks to the generous support from the Marion Dean Ross Endowment and the Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HAA) for a new lecture series this spring.
Teresa Fankhänel is the third speaker. Before joining the MSU Broad Art Museum in 2022, she was a curator at the Architecture Museum in Munich (Germany) and an associate professor at the Department of Architectural History and Curatorial Practice at the Architecture School of the Technical University of Munich. Her exhibitions include The Architectural Model (2012), Werkzeuge des Entwerfens (2017), African Mobilities (2018), The Architecture Machine (2020–21), Built Together (2021), Shouldn’t You Be Working? (2023) and Andrea Canepa: As We Dwell in the Fold (2023). Her writing focuses on model making, computation, archival strategies, the practice and theory of exhibition making, and architectural design practices.
This spring 2024 lecture series and small online exhibition celebrates the legacy of Marion Dean Ross and his founding of HAA some 60 years ago. With an extensive collection of student models from Ross’s classes still visible around Lawrence Hall, the focus of the series is on the theme of architectural models and world-building.
July 2024
Over three weeks, students will visit many of London's famous museums and neighborhoods to explore London's vast art history. Open to all majors and will be led by HAA faculty member, Simone Ciglia. Applications due March 15.
School of Art + Design Events
April 2024
Presented by the Center for Art Research
Adam DeSorbo: Ablaze (With Destruction and Abundance)
March 1- May 19, 2024 CFAR billboard project at 510 Oak Street, Eugene, OR 97403
Ablaze (With Destruction and Abundance) depicts ochre-tinted maple leaves nailed to wood planks that have been strengthened through a traditional Japanese charring process known as the Yakisugi method. The burned boards and maple leaves allude to transitional states, both benign and seasonal, and the more destructive forces of increasing wildfire activity. The embedded relationship between preservation and destruction as it relates to the Anthropocene brings our paradoxical tendencies as a species into full relief. The image is activated through original text by the artist, making explicit the process of grieving a burning world. The interaction between the image and the text proposes an embrace of our ecological cracking, the necessity to witness, the urge to preserve, and the radical act of finding joy while existing in the cracks.
This CFAR billboard project is supported by the University of Oregon Department of ARt’s Center for Art Research in conjunction with the exhibition series Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World.
A multimedia exhibition by Arian Aurora Latta, Maeve Cier, Ally Mako, and Yuruhary Gallardo–García
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
A multimedia exhibition by Arian Aurora Latta, Maeve Cier, Ally Mako, and Yuruhary Gallardo–García
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
A solo exhibition by Camilla Kim
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"Threads of Tradition: Exploring Korean Artistry," celebrates the multifaceted beauty of Korean culture, encompassing both traditional art forms and contemporary expressions. As a Korean artist, I find inspiration in the rich tapestry of my heritage, weaving together elements of Korean tradition and modern innovation.
From the intricate patterns of Korean traditional art to the fluid elegance of ink wash paintings, my artwork reflects a deep reverence for the artistic legacy passed down by my ancestors. Each brushstroke tells a story, resonating with the timeless themes of nature, spirituality, and human emotion.
In my quest to connect with my heritage and explore Korean tradition, I embrace digital drawing techniques as a means of conveying my perspective as a person living in the 21st century. Through digital mediums, I reinterpret traditional motifs and symbols, infusing them with contemporary relevance while staying true to their cultural roots.
Through my exploration of Korean traditional patterns, ink wash techniques, and digital drawing, I invite viewers to immerse themselves in a world where past and present converge. It is my hope that through this journey, we may gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of Korean artistry, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity
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*Note: UO ID card with building access is required to gain entry to Washburn Gallery.*
May 2024
4:00 p.m.
University of Oregon Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presented by the Department of Art and Center for Art Research
Angela Hennessy is an Oakland based artist and survivor of gun violence. Through writing, studio work, and ritual performance, her practice questions assumptions about Death and the Dead themselves. Hennessy constructs sculptures and installations with everyday domestic labor—washing, wrapping, stitching, knotting, brushing, and braiding.
For many years she served as a hospice volunteer and death doula working with families on home funerals, death vigils, and grief rituals. She has received awards from San Francisco Artadia, Joan Mitchell Foundation, and the Fleishhacker Foundation. Hennessy is on the advisory board of Recompose in Seattle and lectures nationally on aesthetic and social practices that mediate the boundary between the living and the dead.
Her work has been included in exhibitions at McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, Museum of the African Diaspora, Oakland Museum of California, and Pt. 2 Gallery and is in the collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Crocker Art Museum. Her audio guides, meditations, and poems have been featured at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, de Young Museum, and SOMArts Gallery.
This lecture is made possible by the George and Matilda Fowler Endowment Fund.
Lectures are also live streamed and the videos are archived on YouTube.
noon
Presented by the Center for Art Research
Progress – Marcus Fischer and Lisa Ward
Exhibition: May 3– 19, 2024 510 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97403
Reception: Friday, May 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Friday- Sunday from 12:00- 4:00 p.m.
This exhibition examines the varied definitions of “progress” in the ongoing effort to witness, tend to, and historicize human intervention in places often considered unleveraged.
Progess is part of the exhibition series Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World, organized by curators-in-residence Ashley Stull Meyers and Aurora Tang and made possible by the University of Oregon Department of Art’s Center for Art Research and the Ford Family Foundation.
4:00 p.m.
University of Oregon Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presented by the Department of Art and Center for Art Research
Dionne Lee is a visual artist working in photography, collage, and video. Her work explores power and personal history in relation to the American landscape, and interrogates historical narratives that exist within photographic representations of land and place.
Lee received her MFA from California College of the Arts. She has exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Feria Material, Mexico City; Barbican Art Gallery, London; New Orleans Museum of Art; Aperture Foundation, New York; Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh; Museum of Fine Arts Houston; and the San Francisco Arts Commission, among others. Lee was a 2022 Artist-in-Residence at the Chinati Foundation and a 2021–2023 Artist-in-Residence with Unseen California.
Lectures are also live streamed and the videos are archived on YouTube.
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Cinema Studies invites the UO community to a “meet and mingle” with Marmoset Music’s Bob Werner. Join us for cookies, beverages and a casual get together. Free and open to the UO community.
Marmoset is a full-service music agency for brands, filmmakers and creatives that specializes in curated music for licensing, award-winning music production, music supervision, clearances, customizations, sound design and more.
Bob Werner (he/him) is the Head of Creative Services at Marmoset, where he leads all aspects of curating and creating music for Marmoset’s vast catalog, as well as custom scoring and sound design projects for global clients in advertising, film, TV and more. Before joining Marmoset to shape one of the top performing sync catalogs in the industry, Bob studied video and sound production at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, pursuing his lifelong passion in music and cinema. Fun fact: Bob's favorite thing about living in Portland is the vibrant indie cinema scene, where he saw 50 films in theaters in 2023 and aims to see 100 this year. Through his 10+ years working in sync licensing, he’s developed and helped launch dozens of artists into successful, full-time music careers, with licensing revenue as a cornerstone of their income, ultimately supporting lifelong pursuits in music. Bob is based in Portland, Oregon.
This event is part of the 2024 Art of Producing Visiting Filmmaker Series, featuring screenings, talks, and receptions with award-winning producers and filmmakers. All events are free and open to the UO community.
Visit the Cinema Studies website for more information on this event and others in the series: https://cinema.uoregon.edu/faculty-news-news/art-producing-visiting-filmmaker-series-2024.
Funded by the generous Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Join Cinema Studies and series Producer Jeff Conroy for a screening of the premiere episode of Season 2’s “Race to Survive: New Zealand” followed by a Q&A and reception with the producer. Free and open to the UO community.
Jeff Conroy is an award-winning television producer (including 3 Emmys) on 1,500+ episodes and 50 television series across 15 different networks. Notable projects include hit shows "Deadliest Catch," "Axmen," "Ice Road Truckers," "Bering Sea Gold," "Storage Wars" and Jay Leno’s "Garage." He’s the current showrunner for USA Networks adventure competition series "Race to Survive: New Zealand" which premieres in May of 2024.
This event is part of the 2024 Art of Producing Visiting Filmmaker Series, featuring screenings, talks, and receptions with award-winning producers and filmmakers. All events are free and open to the UO community.
Visit the Cinema Studies website for more information on this event and others in the series: https://cinema.uoregon.edu/faculty-news-news/art-producing-visiting-filmmaker-series-2024.
Funded by the generous Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment
School of Architecture & Environment
May 2024
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a one-day conference showcasing the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster session and the panel presentations!
To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 17, 2024. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300. Panels will instead be pre-selected. All accepted panels will receive $250 per panelist.
For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join the Fuller Initiative Land Lab for our annual exhibition at the Overlook Outdoor Instructional Area. In addition to the display of ephemeral landscape installations, there will be a catered reception and field broadcast of the Willamette River Natural Area soundscape. Longtime collaborator and Sound Artist-in-Residence, Lisa Schonberg, will be present this year to broadcast her newest piece, "Old Growth Playback," a composition developed from the ecoacoustics of the HJ Experimental Forest.
The Overlook Outdoor Instructional Area is located on the UO North Campus Riverfront, west of the Riverfront Ballfields and immediately east of the Mill Race outfall.
June 2024
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the 2023-24 partnership between the University of Oregon Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) and City of Salem!
This year-long partnership helps communities solve the problems of today and lay the groundwork for a sustainable, livable future—all while helping students prepare for the workforce through applied learning. University of Oregon students and faculty studied and made recommendations in over 20 courses directed at high priority projects for City Council and the Salem community. The partnership will end with a celebration event with leaders from Salem and the UO, faculty, students, local elected officials, and community members.
A poster session of final projects from two spring courses, Topics in Bicycle Transportation and Equitable Urban Parks, will occur for the first hour of the event for the community to interact and ask questions regarding the student’s work. Formal remarks will feature speakers from both entities, including UO faculty and students highlighting each project, proposed recommendations, and outcomes. Following formal remarks, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with UO faculty and students in an open house format to learn more about how the courses will help create long-term value for the Salem community.
School of Planning, Public Policy and Management
May 2024
PPPM/IPRE Seminar Series featuring Lesley Jo Weaver, Associate Professor, Department of Global Studies, Director of Global Health Program.
3:00 p.m.
PPPM/IPRE Seminar Series featuring Lesley Jo Weaver, Associate Professor, Department of Global Studies, Director of Global Health Program.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Are you an incoming/prospective graduate (Master's/Doctoral student) or a current first-year graduate student? Then consider attending this online information session on the National Science Foundation-Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRFP).
Please RSVP here. Zoom Link https://bit.ly/NSF-GRFP-info
NSF-GRFP is a prestigious national award program given each year to a select group of master’s and doctoral students in science and engineering fields in recognition of their academic and professional excellence. Students who receive the NSF-GRFP benefit from a generous stipend, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education to which they are accepted. The University of Oregon offers competitive benefits meant to augment and support NSF Fellowships.
NSF Graduate Research Fellows who choose UO as their affiliate graduate institution will receive full tuition and mandatory fee support, and subsidized health insurance benefits under UO's graduate assistant and fellow health insurance plan during their active tenure years. UO will also reserve a portion of the annual cost of education allowance for the Fellow to use for research expenses. Must be an incoming student or in your first year of study to apply. For more information see our UO NSF page.
June 2024
3:30–6:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the 2023-24 partnership between the University of Oregon Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) and City of Salem!
This year-long partnership helps communities solve the problems of today and lay the groundwork for a sustainable, livable future—all while helping students prepare for the workforce through applied learning. University of Oregon students and faculty studied and made recommendations in over 20 courses directed at high priority projects for City Council and the Salem community. The partnership will end with a celebration event with leaders from Salem and the UO, faculty, students, local elected officials, and community members.
A poster session of final projects from two spring courses, Topics in Bicycle Transportation and Equitable Urban Parks, will occur for the first hour of the event for the community to interact and ask questions regarding the student’s work. Formal remarks will feature speakers from both entities, including UO faculty and students highlighting each project, proposed recommendations, and outcomes. Following formal remarks, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with UO faculty and students in an open house format to learn more about how the courses will help create long-term value for the Salem community.