ELLISVILLE – Two Jones College sophomore art majors earned ribbons for their artwork submitted to the Mississippi Community College Art Instructor Association’s statewide student art show. Jonathan Hayes of Ellisville earned the top award with a Blue Ribbon for his 3D sculpture called, “I Told You So.”
“It’s hard to describe but the judges called it shapeless and dark,” explained Hayes. “It’s one of my favorite pieces that is mostly made of paper mâché and some mat boards. Inspired by the newspaper comic strips I had access to, I carefully placed them to produce a feeling, a message about how disappointed I am with the way the current politics are turning now.”
His award winning sculpture, along with some of his drawings will be on display during the Sophomore Art Show, which is open now until May 1, in the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery. Viewers will also have the chance to see Laurel’s Bryanna Davidson’s drawings and ceramics. She won a 3rd place ribbon for her charcoal drawing of teeth. Jones College Art instructor, Melanie Banks said this year’s show features a little bit of everything from the classes students take on campus from drawing and design to ceramics and paintings, we cover all those bases.
“The Exhibit Class art majors are solid artists, producing lots of creative things. The future is bright for them, and I’m excited about where they are going with their art. I hope the public takes the time to see their artwork,” said Eubanks.
Raleigh’s Brice Johnson fills a lot of the gallery with his varied pottery and sculpture pieces in addition to drawings and paintings.
“It’s stuff from my life and what I’ve seen and what it means to me. I’m sharing a little part of me with the community including some of my favorite bowls, bottles, old lanterns, and other uncommon things,” said Johnson.
Other sophomore artists’ work on display this month include the colorful drawings of Nolan Davis of Laurel, Aliyah Denham of Taylorsville, Neena French of Waynesboro, Atlas Hembree of Meridian, and Lindsey Hull of Alvin Texas/currently of Ellisville.
For more information about the JC art show or to arrange a visit to the gallery call 601-477-8401. The Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., and by appointment only on Wednesdays. The gallery is closed during the holidays. If you want to know more about the Jones College Art Department, go to the JC Art Department’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/JCJCFineArts/ and on Instagram @artatjonescollege.