Photograph by Joshua White

Kevin Howell, Prfessor of Graphic Communications Management and Joshua White, Assoicate Professor of Studio Art will give presentations about their recent off-campus, scholarly assignments (OCSAs) at the next Art Department colloquium on Monday, February 17 at 11 am in Wey 208.

Kevin Howell – OCSA Report and Reflections

Howell's presentation will highlight his work with Hochschule der Medien in Stuttgart, including a formal agreement with Appalachian and new opportunities for faculty and students. Additionally, he will discuss research in creative packaging and industry support that he has have found.

Against the Grain – Joshua White

During White's OCSA in the fall of  2019, he began working on a project to document contemporary makers of varying practices in Appalachia. He will present some of the images made during his time away and welcome suggestions on readings, authors, photographers, or others who are wrestling with contemporary depictions of Appalachia. White desires to use antiquated, hand-crafted processes to document others doing the same, while presenting a contemporary view of Appalachia that avoids presenting stereotypes of the region.