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Artist Profile: Mariel Versluis
December 6, 2024
Mariel Versluis' childhood, which was spent on a farm, influences her work today, whether it be in her woodblock prints, drawings, or 3-dimensional sculptures. Her images includes themes found in the natural world.
Artist Profile: Norwood Viviano
December 6, 2024
In his recent work, artist Norwood Viviano explores population shifts and industry in the manufacturing cities of Michigan, combining traditional sculptural works of bronze or glass with 3D modeling and printing technology.
Artist Profile: Jasmine Bruce
December 6, 2024
Through her illustrations and murals, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based artist Jasmine Bruce strives to tell the untold stories of those around her, sending a message of connectivity, harmony, and peace.
Behind the Scenes of 2024
December 1, 2024
For the GVSU Art Museum, 2024 was a year full of great artwork, amazing stories, and building relationships with artists and our community. Here are a few stories from behind the scenes of 2024!
Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2024
Native American Heritage Month calls attention to the cultures, traditions, and achievements of indigenous peoples and their descendants.
Remembering a Loved One: Mourning Jewelry
October 1, 2024
Throughout human existence, different cultures have established ways to honor their deceased loved ones. One way is through remembrance or mourning jewelry.
Artist Profile: José Guadalupe Posada
September 30, 2024
Mexican artist and intellectual José Guadalupe Posada was a prolific lithographer and engraver, who lived and worked in a period of Mexican history characterized by social and political upheaval.
Artist Profile: Don Kerr
September 30, 2024
Don Kerr�s artwork was heavily influenced by his travels, with landscapes near and far from his West Michigan home, dominating his portfolio.
Artist Profile: Sheefy McFly
September 30, 2024
Sheefy McFly,� is a visual artist, muralist, rapper, and DJ, whose artwork and music can be experienced throughout Detroit. He has quickly become known as a contemporary artist with graffiti-based and counter-culture roots.
Michigan Artists Representing Mexico
September 1, 2024
Roughly 6% of people in Michigan identify as Hispanic or Latinx. The Art Gallery Collection includes several artists who have lived and worked in Michigan but still uniquely represent aspects of Mexican culture and tradition.