York College of PA Appell and Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellows to Exhibit Their Work During June, July at Marketview Arts
York College of Pennsylvania’s Appell Arts Fellow and Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellow, recent graduates of the College’s art program, will present their work at Marketview Arts (37 W. Philadelphia St., York) during June and July. The Fellowships promote community engagement and the continued artistic growth of the Fellows, whose exhibitions are a culmination of what they have produced during their fellowship. All events are open to the public free of charge.
Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellow Jordan Fosheé’s “Abyss” exhibition will be featured from June 15 to July 6. An artist reception, including a question-and-answer session, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 5.
Appell Arts Fellow Brittany Dao’s exhibition, “Sincerity,” will be displayed from July 12 through August 3. An opening reception and artist talk will begin at 5 p.m. on July 12.
"Abyss” embodies the horrible and tragic situations humans face and what it means to come back from them, according to Fosheé. His work focuses on ancient history, mythology, and futurism at overlapping points in space and time. The threads that tie us to one another, reflections on God, and the experience of the subconscious mind are all interconnected topics that sprout up within Fosheé’s paintings. This exhibition is a timeline of his experimentation with different concepts throughout his formative years to his time as the Powder Mill Foundation Fellow and the changes that come with it. He challenges viewers to look inward and reflect on "in-between" periods within their own lives.
“Sincerity” plays with juxtapositions between realities. Illustrated are colorful, playful pieces that create the feeling of interest and wonder. On the other hand, it is accompanied with a piece of poetry that give the viewers a better idea of what the piece is about. Both creations explore the journey of Dao’s internal struggles and fears. The gouache paintings demonstrate how she appears bubbly and bright on the surface, yet the poems reveal the truth of her life, which is often kept locked up.
