By Husniyah Ford and Armando Sultan—
Lauren Evans, who is a 22 old Illustration Major, exposed her art work in the art buildings Gallery.
This is done under the BFA program to give the students a chance to present their work in a professional manner.
“This gallery opening was my most important achievement in my field thus far, and I look forward to many more successful ones in my future,” expressed Evans about this memorable event.
Lauren Evans presented eight pieces, which included Telope Vertical, Avesvaria Vertical, and Strigliber to name a few of these wonderfully rendered paintings.
Her medium of choice is Gouache, a unique paint that is most often used by illustrators. When questioned about her style, or rather her uniqueness, Lauren commented, “My art tends to be a woman figure and usually has reoccurring characteristics such as bald heads, nudes, horns, nuance style of ears, long necks, swollen bellies, and estranged skin colors.”
Although the figures appear to be monsters, or mythical creatures, they seem to have an air of elegance and beauty. As if to say, they are part of a surreal fantasy world that is inviting, almost embracive to the viewer.
Evans talks about the professors that really helped her expand her artistic talent, and ultimately, as a person. “Advisor and Professor Dittrich really helped me get a better grasp on what makes things look more three-dimensional and how to blend and maneuver paint.”
Approaching the end of her education at NJCU, Evans said, “I will have my Art Teacher Certification upon graduating, so most likely I will be teaching art at an urban-centered school. Eventually, I would like to get my masters and teach as a Professor, as I really want to provoke thought in my students and I think a college university would be a lot of fun as a challenge.”
