Category: Artist Weekly

Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, siera schubach

UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Jan, 28, 2015 Sabrina Byrd has a self-professed “knack for the absurd”. Photographer, illustrator, crafter, actor, writer, costumer and graphic artist, Sabrina is a multi-hyphened wonder. A transfer student from UNC School of the Arts where she majored in design and costume production, Sabrina is currently a Media Studies major. “I like making stuff up… my favorite way to … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: NAM LE

Le’s 2014 steel sculpture entitled “Means to an End”. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. In the bottom floor of the Gatewood Art Building, the foundry sits as an immense concrete room with lines of welding masks and rubber aprons at the entry. Walking further in, one can see several sets of heavy machinery used to cut, melt and shape metal scrap … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: NAM LE

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Clay Westman

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As a junior in UNCG’s music composition program, Clay Westman invests much of his time with projects for his classes and lessons, such as creating pieces of music that feature various combinations of instruments. He channels his creativity into works that stand out. Right now he is planning arrangements of pieces of music that feature only … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Clay Westman

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UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 Kind, generous and talented are three words that describe Jackson Cooper. However these alone cannot express the warm, embracing aura that follows him. He can often be seen around campus, either by the Brown Building working collectively for his University theater department, or serving steaming treats to his friends at Tate Street Coffee House. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, shanece brent

UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Emily Dolce

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Though UNCG student Emily Dolce is a junior Studio Art major with a concentration in Painting, she strongly believes that “learning how to work in different mediums allows for noticeable growth as an artist.” This belief has steered Dolce towards work in ceramics, work which has led to her involvement the “Broken Dishes” exhibition at the African … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Emily Dolce

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, siera schubach

UNCG Artists Weekly: Torrey Lamaar

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 Torrey Laamar (Belcher) is one of UNCG’s very own rising stars. A BFA acting major, Torrey recently finished shooting the independent film “Blackbird” starring Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington. “It’s set in a small Baptist town and is about this guy, Randy, who struggles with his sexuality. It’s a coming of age story,” explains Torrey. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Torrey Lamaar

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UNCG Artists Weekly: Zac Lassiter

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 “I tried playing with a jazz ensemble on Tate St. one night, and they ended up looking at me like ‘What’re you doing?’” Zac Lassiter is a Jazz Studies major at UNCG, and he is a drummer in the purest sense of the idea. “Something about notes scares me.” Zac is not one for … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Zac Lassiter

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, shanece brent

UNCG Artists Weekly: Ashley Hallenbeck

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 8, 2014 Ashley Hallenbeck is a senior New Media and Design major, who’s been succeeding  as a professional sticker-maker. Ashley’s art style is unique and vibrant; her sketchbook is filled with drawings of astonishingly bright aliens with three eyes, and colorful space babes with multiple extra limbs.  Also among the characters in her sketchbook are aliens … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Ashley Hallenbeck

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UNCG Artists Weekly: Aaron Gross

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 It is always clear to me when an artist is passionate about their work. Interviewing Aaron Gross was scheduled around a very busy schedule, including his bass lessons, tune-ups and gigs.  And when we talked about his music, he was all smiles. Aaron is a senior double bass major in the Miles Davis Jazz … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Aaron Gross

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UNCG Artists Weekly: Alison Lindley

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 “I was accidentally forced into this,” says Alison Lindley, with a laugh. “It took me a long time to figure out what I was interested in.”  A painting major at UNCG, Alison says describing her style is difficult. “It’s easier done then said,” she smiles. “I don’t plan out my work, I just work … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Alison Lindley

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