UAB Visual Arts Gallery Presents Two Student Shows in April

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Visual Arts Gallery presents “Double Vision,” two consecutive exhibitions in April showcasing works by seven students graduating with bachelor’s of fine arts degrees this spring.

   April 1, 2009

Work by Xiao Jin Zou. Download image.

• Two shows, two opening receptions

• Largest BFA class in program's history

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Visual Arts Gallery presents "Double Vision," two consecutive exhibitions in April showcasing works by seven students graduating with bachelor's of fine arts degrees this spring.

"This is the largest BFA graduating class in the program's history," said Brett Levine, UAB Visual Arts Gallery Director. "Logistically we've had to break the exhibition into two groups."

Works by students Xiao Jin Zou, Laci Stewart and Drew Watts will be on show April 10-18, with an opening reception planned 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the gallery, 900 13th St. S. Zou and Stewart work in both installation and printmaking, while Watts' focus is on graphic design.

The second exhibition will feature works by Susan Andreae, Adam Bodine, Fred Mitchell and Krysta Parsons April 24-May 2, with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the gallery. Andreae is a graphic design major, Bodine's emphasis is sculpture, Mitchell is a photographer and Parsons focuses on both printmaking and installation.

UAB Visual Arts Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays. Admission to the gallery is free. Call 205-934-0815.