Art
NIC artists find their big break
It was a dark and stormy night (literally) at the Chase Gallery in Spokane last Friday night as friends, family, and local art enthusiasts came to the opening reception of the newest exhibition.
People were mumbling amongst themselves, partaking in the complimentary snacks and admiring the paintings and multimedia pieces as nervous artists looked on.
Currently, the gallery features art students from around the region, representing Spokane Falls Community College, Whitworth University, Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University and North Idaho College.
Entitled “Explorations XIV,” the group exhibition focuses on local college students nominated by faculty members.
From North Idaho College, the gallery features local art students Cody Magee,19, art, Blanchard and Margaret Ann Boyd of Hayden Lake.
“I have loved my experience at NIC – everything has been beneficial and pushed me to be where I am right now,” 19-year-old Magee said . “I got here through a lot of hard work and by my teachers and advisers pushing me.”
NIC student Cody Magee stands next to his art. – Lily Anderson/Sentinel
His art is featured in the right corner of the room alongside Boyd’s. Both artists are inspired by the natural world around them; using colors and depth to represent subjects such as rivers and bones.
“I’m primarily inspired by nature and I like the way bones work within in nature,” Magee said. “I hope my audience can see the bone quality and all of the different layers and colors.”
The exhibition began on January sixth and will continue to be featured in Spokane Hall’s Chase Gallery until March 30th.
