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Featuring artworks donated to and acquired by the Benedictine University Art Collection since the inception of the Komechak Art Gallery in 2013.
This exhibition includes ceramics, sculpture, paintings, photography, printmaking and mixed media artwork by such notable artists as: Karl Grobl, David Randenberg, Robert Rauschenberg, Eric Carbrey, Stations of the Cross from Great Britain, Anthony P. Gorny, David Driesbach, Nancy Carrigan, Raymond Toloczko, Chinese scrolls, Karol Felix, Francisco de Goya, John Fraser, Ford Beckham, and Daniel Ramirez.
Benedictine University Permanent Collection
Benedictine University Permanent Collection
Date |
Lecture |
Lecturer |
| Sunday, October 2018 | "The Splendors of Sicilian Architecture" |
Jennifer Scavone Senior Lecturer, Fine Arts Benedictine University |
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Sunday, November 4, 2018
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"The Art of Music Therapy"
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Alyssa Wilkins |
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
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"Reflections of Christmas"
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Carol Nowatzke Campus Minister Coordinator of Retreats Faith Formation & Liturgy Campus Ministry Benedictine University |
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Sunday, February 3, 2019
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"Victorian Romantic Jewelry" 4th Annual For the Love of Chocolate
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Teresa J. Parker Curator Komechak Art Gallery Benedictine University |
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Sunday, March 3, 2019
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"Racism in Asian-American Art"
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Laura Kina Professor, Art,Media Design Director, Critical Ethnic Studies DePaul University, Chicago, IL
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Sunday, April 7, 2019
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"Destruction of Ancient Archaeological Sites In the Middle East"
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Ömür Harmanşah Associate Professor of Art History Director of Undergraduate Studies Art History University of Illinois, Chicago, IL |
and focuses on religious art work that is a part of that collection.
Date |
Lecture |
Location and Time |
| Monday, October 15, 2018 |
"The Religious Architectural Prints of
John Taylor Arms"
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12:20 pm to 1:15 pm Kindlon Hall Fifth Floor Komechak Art Gallery |
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Monday, March 10, 2019
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"Reverend Howard Finster and His Bandwagon of Art" | 12:20 pm to 1:15 pm Kindlon Hall Fifth Floor Komechak Art Gallery |
"Gates of the City" - John Taylor Arms - Recently Auctioned at Christie's
Featuring acclaimed comic book artists; Dean Motter, Mike Mignola, and Sean Phillips and their images from Mister X, Hellboy, and Criminal, this exhibition examines how these series are inspired by and rewrite past conventions—regularly taking a stand against purveyors of high culture who seek to prohibit new media expressions of controversial content.
This exhibition is guest curated by Terry Wandke, Professor of Literature and
Media Studies at Judson University.
Reception: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Kindlon Hall - Fifth Floor
Open to the public and refreshments will be served.
Faculty from the Lisle, IL and Mesa, AZ Campuses in the Departments of Communications, Fine Arts and Graphic Arts and Design will exhibit in a mixed media showing of their recent artworks.
Featured faculty artists include William Scarlato, Hai Ri Han, Teresa J. Parker, David Marcet, Jennifer Scavone, Karen Brooks, Vincent Lucarelli, and Michael Tole.
Featuring Handcrafted Christmas Trees by Local Artists and fifty crèches from the collection of Marmion High School.
Czech –American, Milan K. Kosar, is an undiscovered, folk artist working in the medium of graphic arts and illustration, who passed away in 2011 and bequeathed his entire body of work to the Komechak Art Gallery. We are honoring this donation with a first ever exhibition of his art work.
The Komechak Art Gallery is excited to exhibit the graphic arts creations of the students enrolled in the Visual Communication Design Programs at Dankook University in Yongin, South Korea.
Benedictine University Hai Ri Han, Associate Professor,Graphic Arts, will guest curator of this exhibition.
Juried competition featuring art work from students enrolled in the Benedictine University Communications Arts, Fine Arts and Graphic Arts Programs for the 2018-2019 Academic Year
An exhibition of the art work from 2019 Seniors graduating with degrees in Communication Arts, Graphic Arts and Fine Arts from Benedictine University.
Mission Statement
The Fr. Michael E. Komechak, O.S.B. Art Gallery
is dedicated to the stewardship of the vision of
Fr. Michael Komechak for the preservation of and
expansion of the Benedictine University Art Collection
and is committed to being a hub facility for expansion
of the arts at our institution and in our community at large.
Vision Statement
To develop a local and international reputation for expanding
the view of art and culture, on our various campuses,
in the local communities in which we exist, and throughout
the Midwest, Southwest and Eastern Asia regions.
This vision will be achieved by developing cohesive partnerships
and by creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, creative
articulation and critical thinking by providing educational,
pedagogical and community opportunities through exposure to
the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and educational
outreach programs.
Office of the Curator of Exhibitions and University Art Collections
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY
Contact:
Phone: (630) 829-1873