Arts & Entertainment
Students fight against prejudice with art
See work from students and professionals at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art that bring light to diversity and tolerance.
If you haven't made it out to see the exhibit, Students Draw the Line Against Prejudice, make sure to visit soon and see the collaboration of local student work and professional art on display at Olgethorpe University Museum of Art. The exhibit features work from the non-profit organization, Embracing Differences along with submitted pieces by students in Atlanta from elementary to high school - all visualizing a message of cultural unity and tolerance.
The work touches on issues regarding race, religion, sex, lifestyle choices, and cultural variations all in the spirit of conveying acceptance and understanding. Walking through the space, there is a powerful message of diversity.
Charlotte Wilen, the Embracing Differences Founder and Vice President, wrote as part of the exhibit: “Diversity should enrich our lives. When we accept others, it elevates the human experiences.” There is a true positive feeling that is evoked while admiring the work in the space.
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The importance of knowledge regarding diversity is very important. In a statement from Wilen, she offers some disturbing statistics that show an increase in hate groups operating nationally and in Georgia over the last five years. The need for awareness is essential.
Students who submitted work were asked to think about the issues that divide us. Although some of the work shows the struggles faced in prejudice – the problem, most of the work focuses around the positive experience that diversity creates – the solution. The work is poignant but optimistic and encouraging to see in young artists.
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During your visit, expect to see work from collage, painting, and mixed media however, the exhibit also includes some wonderful wire frame sculpture, full-scale sculpture and a political cartoonist.
The museum is located on the third floor of the Philip Weltner Library Building, near the back of the campus. You should schedule about an hour to walk through the entire exhibit. A silent auction for professional work is ongoing if you are looking to purchase art.
Parking and Admission is free.
The work will be on display through Feb. 13 with museum hours Tuesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Docent tours are held on Sunday at 2 p.m.
