By Grand Valley State University Art Gallery

Within an artist’s drive to create is the instinct to repeated look back on past artwork, methods and practice. Through this reflective and repetitive process, new technologies and ideas are married with the artist’s experiences. The results, driven by an exploration of the past and reshaped by the application of renewed energy in the present, are often works of surprising depth and balance.

Included in this exhibition are four artists who serve as faculty members in the GVSU Department of Visual & Media Arts — Dellas Henke, Anthony Thompson, Hoon Lee and Brett Colley. Each artist recently completed a sabbatical leave, which functioned as a dedicated opportunity to focus on creative exploration in their field of study. This intentional period of research and production allowed for reflection, revival and reshaping of their work.

Opening Reception

• Thursday, Jan. 17 5-7pm
• Grand Valley State University Art Gallery
• Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Center for Performing Arts, 1121 Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus