The Pacer

Issue date: 3/27/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment

Months of preparation led to the March 20 opening senior art exhibits in Fine Arts from Studio Art and Graphic Design majors Meghan Green and Patrick Fulwood.

As many as 150 people gathered in the lobby of Fine Arts on opening night to observe art displays ranging from Green's candlelit dinner setting to the recorded music of Fulwood. Since September, Green, 21, of Tullahoma, said she has been preparing for her exhibit and, as with Fulwood of Dyer, their work has been largely directed toward the exhibit since they were freshmen.

"The arts are a great outlet for me," explains Green in her art statement. Through her art, she incorporates her love of photography with her skills in design and after graduating, she is looking to catch the eyes of advertising agencies based in Nashville. She is thankful to her friends and family also, who have been supportive of her and have directly helped with various pieces of design.

Graphic Design majors will no longer be required to display their art because there are too many art students who have to display their work, and not enough time to host that of graphic design majors.

Fulwood's art is largely reflective around Heaven and Hell and the choices made to reach each. Throughout his work, a dark tower represents Hell and a rose symbolizes Heaven. Much of his art as well is inspired by writers such as T. S. Elliot and Thomas Wolfe.

"Art is my whole life," says Fulwood, "but I don't want to be dependent on it to survive." Upon graduating, he plans to continue working for the United States Postal Service and paint in his spare time.

The exhibits will be on display until April 2.

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