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Reston Art Student Displays Work As Part Of Elmira College Exhibit

Artwork created by a college student from Reston is included in the Term I 2023 Student Art Show at Elmira College in New York.

Artwork created by a college student from Reston is included in the Term I 2023 Student Art Show at Elmira College in New York.
Artwork created by a college student from Reston is included in the Term I 2023 Student Art Show at Elmira College in New York. (Elmira College)

RESTON, VA — Artwork by James O'Grady, a Reston resident studying art at Elmira College, is currently on at display at the George Waters Art Gallery as part of the Term I 2023 Student Art Show.

The exhibit includes artwork created in the First Year Seminar courses at the liberal arts school located in Elmira, New York. Examples of student-created paintings, drawings, prints, and video displays hang on the walls with ceramics and sculptures featured on pedestals throughout the gallery.

"This current show highlights the great work of our students, not only art majors but also students taking elective Art classes," said Chris Longwell, associate professor of art. "The wide range of media and styles is fantastic!"

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ceramic bowl in the forefront with a video developed by students from the First Year Seminar Course, "Lights, Camera, Re-action!" playing in the background. (Elmira College)

The exhibit will continue through Dec. 1 at the gallery

"The George Waters Gallery is an extension of our art studios and classrooms, helping us show the depth, skill, and range of our students and our art department," Longwell said. "Much hard work occurs in our studio spaces. This exhibition formally celebrates our students' journeys in art.

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