Phoenixville Artist To Be Showcased During Philly Exhibition

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- Joseph Hocker of Phoenixville was chosen to feature his work in the much anticipated Art Unleashed exhibition and sale at the University of the Arts when the show opens in April. As an alumni and faculty member, Hocker has been participating in Art Unleashed since it began in 2010.

“It is important for me to showcase my work at Art Unleashed for many reasons, the first is that it is an opportunity to give back to the school that gave me so much,” said Hocker. “The second is that is a good way for me to show new work and get some valuable feedback from the robust Philadelphia arts community.”

Hocker graduated from the University of the Arts in 2011 with a BFA in Photography and he is currently part of the Continuing Studies faculty. The body of work he will have on display this year is titled amid the noise and haste. “I built small structures in the woods that were designed to fail and photographed them throughout the stages of their life cycles. While making this work I began thinking about the tenuous nature of life, and the mortal precipice,” said Hocker.

The University of the Arts will hosts its annual Art Unleashed exhibit and sale April 8-11 in iconic Hamilton Hall. Celebrating its seventh year, Art Unleashed features the original work of students, faculty, alumni and staff through a public exhibition and sale.

The annual Opening Night Party, this year on Thursday, April 7, has become one of Philadelphia’s can’t-miss art events, as it gives more than 700 guests the chance to preview more than 1,000 works of art and purchase their favorites before the public show opens. Art Unleashed is the University’s largest fundraiser for student scholarships. All tickets can be purchased at uarts.edu/artunleashed or by calling 215-717-6147.