Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at Mount St. Joseph University Presents: Journey to the Finish – An artistic look at the sports culture in Cincinnati - Curated by Tom Tsuchiya.
(Cincinnati, OH) – Mount St. Joseph University Department of Creative Arts is proud to announce the opening of Journey to the Finish – An artistic look at the sports culture in Cincinnati an innovative exhibition featuring 10 contemporary artists exploring their journey in creation of sports-centered artwork. The exhibition will run from November 3, 2024 to December 9, 2024. Gallery goers and sports enthusiasts alike are invited to walk alongside the artists in their journeys to elevate the athletes and sports moments of Cincinnati through art.
The exhibition Journey to the Finish curated by local art celebrity Tom Tsuchiya highlights artists whose work feature the city's great athletes and sports teams. This exhibition explores the journey artists take on their way to the finished artwork: highlighting Cincinnati's great sports culture and honoring the hard work and determination of both athlete and artist.
Just as an athlete devotes many minutes, hours, and years to practice and work in their athletic journey, so too does an artist devote years to the development of their works of art. This exhibition not only presents the "finished" artwork but also includes sketches, contact sheets, and reflections of their journey to the finished work of art.
The exhibition features the works of ten Cincinnati artists, all connected by their commitment to the dreams of both players and fans to our Cincinnati sports: Jim Borgman, Emilee Chinn, Steve Colyer, Elevar Design Group, Chris Felix, Tony Lipps, Brent Naughton, Greg Rust, Jenny Roesel Ustick and Tom Tsuchiya.
Tom Tsuchiya, the curator of this exhibit, is best known for his public art; including the sculptures of the Cincinnati Reds players, like Pete “Charlie Hustle” Rose at Great American Ball Park, plaques at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, and Mount St. Joseph University’s own Catamount. The Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery is honored to have Mr. Tsuchiya curate this exhibition.
The opening reception of Journey to the Finish – An artistic look at the sports culture in Cincinnati - will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery located inside the Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art & Design building. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with some of the artists, talk with the curator, and enjoy refreshments.
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