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Janaury Issue 2008
Clemson University in Clemson, SC, Features Works by John Acorn
Clemson University in Clemson, SC, will present the exhibit, Collateral Damage, Revolving Chambers, Misguided Missiles, Unknown Men, Stained Windows, Fifty Pistols, Fish Heads and More..., featuring works by John Acorn in the Lee Gallery from Jan. 7 through Feb. 1, 2008.
All the works presented are torn from the headlines of our newspapers, NPR and TV news by Acorn. "I am not trying to be a messenger; I am just using everyday information" is his explanation. Acorn makes sculpture that mirrors our culture. He sees his work as "visually appealing with something under the surface." Lee Gallery is filled with Acorn's most recent works crafted from wood or steel. He utilizes his collection of found objects to pose interesting questions about our culture. Acorn does not hand us answers but "likes viewer to find something else".
Acorn began teaching sculpture at Clemson University
in 1961 and after 36 years, retired as Department of Art Chair. He
has played an integral role in the development of the visual arts
at Clemson University and also throughout the state of South Carolina. His
service to Clemson continues as a member of the Board of Directors
of the Friends of the Center for the Visual Arts.
For further information check our SC Institutional Gallery
listings, call Fleming Markel, Assistant Director, at 864/656-3883
or visit (www.clemson.edu/caah/leegallery).
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