Japanese culture adds spice to Slippery Rock
By Dara Salley
Rocket Assistant Life/A&E Editor
Issue date: 9/23/05 Section: Entertainment
It may seem unusual that these pieces of artwork have made the journey from Tokyo to Kiester Road, Slippery Rock, but there is a reason for their being here. In the early 1960's, SRU was designated among schools in the state school system to study Japanese life and culture. If you head down to Bailey Library you will find a large section of literature about Japan.
The art department at Slippery Rock also has ties to Japanese culture. Martha Gault, for whom the gallery is named, was the chairperson of the Slippery Rock art department and oversaw the development of the department.
"Martha Gault loved Japanese artwork," said Kay Mickle, photography professor and overseer of the gallery. "She traveled to Japan and brought to Slippery Rock an impressive collection of Japanese artwork."
The university houses a collection of more than 40 Japanese traditional and contemporary prints. On display at the gallery are some of the most impressive.
The prints on display at the Martha Gault Art Gallery are an expression of many cultures merging into a personal statement. By viewing these works of art the students of Slippery Rock can continue the process of absorption and redefinition that creates unique art.
The art department at Slippery Rock also has ties to Japanese culture. Martha Gault, for whom the gallery is named, was the chairperson of the Slippery Rock art department and oversaw the development of the department.
"Martha Gault loved Japanese artwork," said Kay Mickle, photography professor and overseer of the gallery. "She traveled to Japan and brought to Slippery Rock an impressive collection of Japanese artwork."
The university houses a collection of more than 40 Japanese traditional and contemporary prints. On display at the gallery are some of the most impressive.
The prints on display at the Martha Gault Art Gallery are an expression of many cultures merging into a personal statement. By viewing these works of art the students of Slippery Rock can continue the process of absorption and redefinition that creates unique art.
