Design portfolios get rousing 'reception' at college gallery

Family, friends and faculty poured into The Gallery at Penn College late Friday afternoon to view the design work of 11 graphic design seniors. Graphic Design 2022 shines a spotlight on the near-graduates’ four years of dedicated work and serves up a celebratory reception, complete with sweet and savory hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Brian A. Flynn, assistant professor of graphic design and department head of art and design, welcomed the crowd and offered congratulatory remarks, then turned the microphone over to the students, encouraging each to share a highlight of their learning. The graphic design student portfolio exhibition is marking its 15th year, having been hosted by the gallery since May 2008. The exhibit can be viewed on the third floor of The Madigan Library through Friday, May 6, and also online. In the gallery lobby, “Journey and Transformation: The Careers of David Stabley & Keith Vanderlin” can also be viewed through Friday. Hours and additional information are available on the gallery website.

– Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor

 

Visitors explore the inviting space.

Graphic design work is displayed on walls, pedestals and computers.

Shelves affixed to gallery walls attractively offer up four students’ designs.

Emma Marie Mercer’s “Nakamura Sushi & Ramen House” project presents delicious design.

Underclassmen eye the expectations of their major, including graphic design sophomores (from left): Duncan C. Wentzel, of Huntingdon; McKenna J. Gardner, of Cogan Station; and John P. Greenwald, of Manheim.

Bookended by two of her faculty in the background – Kathryn M. Anderson (left) and Flynn (right) – Lexi “Alexa” C. Hamm, of Kutztown, offers humorous commentary.

Lisa C. Ousley, of Williamsport, reflects on her time at Penn College.

Holding court and stirring applause, Elias D. Ritter, of Willow Grove, takes his turn in the spotlight.

Flynn praises the students’ efforts.

Gracing the gallery are Fredericksburg resident Veronica E. Ditzler and her design work.

The gallery offers ample opportunity for artistic exploration.

Glowing in the light of technology, a visitor considers designs displayed on an iMac.

Tyler Rae Laub’s design was selected for the exhibit wall and posters. She is from Jersey Shore.

Flynn takes a parting shot of his protégés ...

... and that’s a wrap!