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...format of sculpture in the exhibit does not seem best suited to the purposes of its medium. The sculpture is generally too small and hence, without power. The notable exception is David Gammon's large, multi-media cross. It is a sloppy execution of a concept that has become hackneyed in modern...
...weaker areas, like video and sculpture, are easy to walk past. Strict adherence to their theme apparently has not plagued the exhibit's organizers--one organizer said the show intended to present "images of desire...sort of." The exhibit includes scultures, paintings, texts, photography, and video, and just slightly over half the pieces treat the topic of desire. We are wisest, then, to let the idea drop from our minds and enjoy the display of some student talent...
...desire" are direct portrayals, the photographs of Matthew Bank are more symbolic representations. His works contain sumptuous shapes and clean lines that relate desire without representing any of the traditional symbols of sexual yearning. The freshness of this photographer's works makes them a valuable addition to the exhibit...
...exhibit also features some imaginative and insightful texts. The poetry of Natasha Shapiro strikes a chord with many modern lovers, and the short story by Eleanor Stafford titled "She Framed Herself in Sofa" is a well-drawn impressionist piece on obsession with self-image...
...Triptych exhibit is a wide-ranging blend of media and work quality. But the show is worth seeing; the provocative pieces of student art are enjoyable, and the weaker pieces can be easily ignored...