"Not Exactly There"

Abstract painting created by Michael Wille, displayed in the Meek Hall art gallery.

In Meek Hall, the art exhibit “not exactly there” has no words on the painting but it sure does say a lot.

Abstract artist, Michael Wille combines architectural pieces from particular cities gathered throughout short stays in each place in which he uses to make his abstract paintings. The paintings have been brought on campus for only a short period of time as an education tool for the students.

Director of Meek Hall, Phillip Jackson was very enthusiastic about the exhibit being on campus.

“The artist has a chance to show the students on what he started doing after he was finished with school and how he made a career out of what he loves,” Jackson said.

The exhibition in Meek Hall exists to be a distinct departure from Willes main mode of creation. The purpose of artists such as Willes to have exhibits in places such as Meek Hall is not only to inspire the students but himself as an artist as well.

“He is going to be able to get feedback from the students and you never know, he may like the idea one of the ideas a student throws back at him,” Jackson said.

A reception will be held on Thursday October the 6^th in the gallery for the exhibit.

"Not Exactly There"

Abstract paintings done by Michael Wille, displayed in the Meek Hall art gallery.

In Meek Hall, the art exhibit “not exactly there” has no words on the painting but it sure does say a lot.

Abstract artist, Michael Wille combines architectural pieces from particular cities gathered throughout short stays in each place in which he uses to make his abstract paintings. The paintings have been brought on campus for only a short period of time as an education tool for the students.

Director of Meek Hall, Phillip Jackson was very enthusiastic about the exhibit being on campus.

“The artist has a chance to show the students on what he started doing after he was finished with school and how he made a career out of what he loves,” Jackson said.

The exhibition in Meek Hall exists to be a distinct departure from Willes main mode of creation. The purpose of artists such as Willes to have exhibits in places such as Meek Hall is not only to inspire the students but himself as an artist as well.

“He is going to be able to get feedback from the students and you never know, he may like the idea one of the ideas a student throws back at him,” Jackson said.

"Not Exactly There"

Not Exactly There

Abstract paintings done by Michael Wille displayed in Meek Hall.

In Meek Hall, the art exhibit “not exactly there” has no words on the painting but it sure does say a lot.

Abstract artist, Michael Wille combines architectural pieces from particular cities

gathered throughout short stays in each place in which he uses to make his abstract

paintings. The paintings have been brought on campus for only a short period of time as an

education tool for the students.

Director of Meek Hall, Phillip Jackson was very enthusiastic about the exhibit being on campus.

“The artist has a chance to show the students on what he started

doing after he was finished with school and how he made a career out of what he

loves,” Jackson said.

The exhibition in Meek Hall exists to be a distinct departure from Willes main

mode of creation. The purpose of artists such as Willes to have exhibits in places such as

Meek Hall is not only to inspire the students but himself as an artist as well.

“He is going to be able to get feedback from the students and you never know, he

may like the idea one of the ideas a student throws back at him,” Jackson said.

A reception will be held on Thursday October the 6^th in the gallery for the exhibit.

Snoop Dogg concert

Shad Green

September 13, 2011

Snoop Dogg Concert

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Once Oxford, Mississippi feels the “funk,” it will never be the same again.

The Lyric has announced that hip-hop legend, Snoop Dogg, will be performing live on Oct 28.

Snoop Dogg is best known for combining ‘90s west coast “gangsta” rap with ‘70s soul music to create his own style called “G-funk.” He is also known as one of Dr. Dre’s most notable protégés. His most successful album to date is his classic debut album, “Doggystyle”, spawning the hits “Gin and Juice” and “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” Praised by the critics alike for his ultra-smooth, laidback delivery and flavor-filled, melodic rhyming oozing of simple lyrics and realism, Snoop easily attracts the masses.

This is the primary reason why The Lyric wanted to pursue him as a future act.

Bradley Bishop, owner/booking manager of The Lyric, said he was excited to score such a big gig.

“Snoop is the epitome of true hip-hop,” he said. “He appeals to a lot of people, bringing a diverse crowd together. Therefore, he will sell tickets.”

However, landing this performance was not an easy task for The Lyric to take on. Snoop, who recently released his 11^th studio album, was gearing up to hit the road in promotion of the album with a 30- city tour across the country. The cities and dates handled by his manager, Jeff Kwatinetz, had already been established and set when Bishop reached out to book Snoop, so there were no agreements being made yet.

“We would e-mail and call Snoop’s management every single day to see if there had been any changes in the scheduling of the tour,” Bishop said.”We thought we were out of luck.”

Things turned around two weeks ago when Kwatinetz emailed Bishop and told him that he had conversed with Snoop on the potential gig and that he had expressed great interest in coming to Oxford. Both parties agreed on a date to accommodate Snoop’s already lengthy schedule.

To prepare for a concert of Snoop’s celebrity magnitude, all responsibility has been placed in the hands of Tim Burkhead, head of production at The Lyric.

“Producing a show for a rapper, compared to a band is very easy,” Burkhead said.” All you need are lights, a turntable, and a banging sound system. It’s all about the energy in the room and Snoop will most definitely bring it all.”

According to Burkhead, tickets for the concert went on sale last Friday for $32 each. That Friday, The Lyric had already sold 25 percent of 1,300 tickets since 10 a.m. when they were made available to the public. At the rate sales are going, the concert may be the sold out event of the semester and possibly the largest crowd The Lyric has seen yet, according to Burkhead.

The Lyric is known for its diverse acts and enjoy their audiences’ feedback.

“Keep an eye out for not only Snoop, but for anyone else you would like to see,” Burkhead said. “All suggestions are taken in consideration.”

Faulkner's Geographies: A Photographic Journey

Faulkner’s Geographies: A Photographic Journey

Considered as one of the most prolific writers of the 20^th century, William Faulkner is known for his powerful and artistically unique contribution to the modern American novel. He gained fame for his novels based in the fictional “Yoknapatawpha County”, in which he had patterned after his hometown of Oxford, MS. Classics such as, “The Sound and the Fury,” “As I Lay Dying,” and “Absalom, Absalom!” reflected the use of a remarkable range of technique, theme, and tone.

The history and traditions of the South was a favorite theme of Faulkner’s in which he expressed in a lot of his stories.

This same theme is also evident in a new exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum titled, “Faulkner’s Geographies: A Photographic Journey” running until Saturday, Oct1.

The exhibit presents photographs from the permanent collection of Archives and Special Collections of the University of Mississippi Library and the University Museum. Aside from the southern theme of over half of the photographs displayed, they also show a very human side of Faulkner many have yet to see. While Faulkner is shown at work, he is also portrayed in leisure and with family and friends. He can be seen on his horse, Tempy, flashing a rare smile and sitting in his library at Rowan Oak, seemingly at peace.

The collection also shows black and white images of different surroundings that inspired his work, such as a picture of the Faulkner farm where he went to write and a picture of a black boy and white boy running through a straw field.

“The history and traditions of the South was a favorite theme of Faulkner’s in which he expressed in a lot of his stories.”

Obviously spanning Faulkner’s career and humble beginnings, the exhibit comes to a close with a mixture of black and white and color images chronicling Faulkner’s tour to Nagano, Japan in Aug 1955. He is shown posing with Japanese women, monks, and children. He can also be seen observing the Buddhist Zenkoji Temple and standing in a deserted street, in blank awe.

The presentation of this exhibit comes at a good time for students and visitors alike.

William Griffith, curator of Rowan Oak, explains why this was the right time to present Faulkner’s Geographies.

“During this time of the year, the annual Faulkner writing conference is held and we wanted to intertwine both events to give everybody a chance to see these rare images as well and participate in the conference,” he said.

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The main image in this link shows William Faulkner standing in front of his home, Rowan Oak, looking off in the distance. This is one of the many photographs shown at the exhibit “Faulkner’s Geographies: A Photographic Journey” ongoing at the University of Mississippi Museum until Oct 1.

Bentley Bryant

JOUR 271

Art Exhibit Review

Two Artists, One World

To many audiences, art is constantly changing and becoming evolved into new eras. For southerners, there is more heart and soul put into their pieces. They grab their inspiration from their roots and lay it out onto their artwork. For John Alexander and Walter Anderson, this is still true.

The two artists, both born below the Mason Dixon line, collaborated their pieces into one show. Their goal for their exhibition is to show the coastal roots of their culture, and also to inspire new and upcoming artist. The University of Mississippi is proud to be hosting their show until December 3.

When asked a student of Ole Miss, Carrie Seale, about the exhibition and why she attended, she replied,”

“I’m from Alabama, and the coast of Mississippi and Louisiana go through to my state too. We have heard of their work, but it is nice to see them come to a college campus to help students become encouraged.”

Alexander hails from a coastal part of Texas, and is constantly inspired by the Cajun aspects of the south. Anderson calls New Orleans his home, also being stimulated by the Cajun accents of the coastal lifestyle. Nowhere else will one see pieces of artwork that are brilliantly colored and motivated by the creatures of the beaches and waters.

In the top picture within the link, the main object depicted is a sea bird, yet it is created in two different ways. It shows the meaning of the exhibit as a whole. Two different artists coming together with the same inspiration, but twisting it into their own styles and calling them their own.

http://museum.olemiss.edu/2011/08/one-world-two-artists/

“Some people travel through the landscape and have some fantasy vision, and that’s fine, but some artists work directly from study. We both come from that tradition.”

-John Alexander

The encouragement from the hometown fans for both of these artists help them to keep stimulating the new generations with their work. The way that their pieces are displayed not only helped give hope for the years to come, but creates incentives to keep going to make the coast stronger.