Collages and portraits explore the understanding of humanity
Most of the work that will be held in the exhibit consists of collages dealing with systems of information contributing to the understanding of humanity. Each of these collages is so precise and perfected to the maximum.
“When I viewed the various collages and portraits, I was astonished as to how intricate Dayna Thacker’s artwork was,” freshman Patrick Robertson said. “Each piece held its own uniqueness and detail.”
Shannon Morris, Curator of GCSU’s Museum, thinks Thacker’s masterpieces are, “very appealing because of her attention to detail and she works with so many concepts in mind, including religion, philosophy, and how we explore and live with the things around us.”
Mythology deals with egos, souls and religion. Not only does Thacker express her art through collages, but also portraits of individual people. These portraits express the personalities of the individual and other information to make sense of life itself. The individuals that are in these portraits are just people from everyday life, not specifically anyone famous or well-known. Her artwork involves everyday thoughts, people and objects that are created to explain our personal lives.
While the physical nature of Thacker’s work consists of collages and portraits, a spiritual nature radiates from these works, seeking out powers, personalities and understandings. Thacker mentions how she has a vast interest in mythology because she is “interested in defining our world and putting power in something other than our own abilities.”
Although the human aspect of Thacker’s art takes place, she also presents her use of animals.
“One of the most interesting aspects about Dayna Thacker’s art is her use of animals.,” Morris said. The way they seem displaced within these architectural structures parallels how we sometimes treat them in the world.”
While adding in other forms of life to the artwork, it brings upon thoughts of uncertainty and questions about life.
The “Everyday Mythologies” exhibit was brought to GCSU by Shannon Morris’s connection with Dayna Thacker. She worked with Dayna in another location and has known of her spectacular work for a while.
“I brought the ‘Everyday Mythologies’ exhibit to this campus because it not only deals with literary and philosophical concepts, but also the relationship to mental processes,” Morris said.
The exhibit takes place in GCSU’s Focus Museum from Jan. 23-March 12. A reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dayna Thacker will be giving a talk on that day at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Shannon Morris, museum curator at 478-445-4731 or Shannon.morris@gcsu.edu.
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on Jan 30 2009. Filed under Features.
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