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CAROLINE BREWERANDREA BURRISSTAYLOR CASHSETH CHRISTIETORI DANIELSONKAITLYN DAUMJIVAN DAVÉKELSEY FARNHAMELIZABETH FRYEJORDAN GAILLARDETZLAUREN GREINERLAURA JONESLAURA LENNON

VOLUME 1: APRIL 2012

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY 2012BACHELOR OF ARTS SHOWCASE

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DANIELLE MARXHALEY NEWMANLUCY NORDLINGERABBI PITTMANJENNIFER POLKEMILY ROGERSCARYN SCHEVINGSETH SCHEVINGLAUREN SLOANNIKKI SMITHRACHEL SPOONMANDIE WINES

Anderson University 2012Bachelor of Arts Showcase

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© 2012 ANDERSON UNIVERSITYAUVISUALARTS.COMVOLUME 1: APRIL 2012

Art DirectorProf. Tim Speaker

EditorJivan Davé

Layout DesignHeather McIlrath

Web/Media DeveloperDavid Estep

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Introduction

Much like the chemical process of reduction, the Anderson University Visual Arts department gains the accomplishments and legacy of its graduating students even in their parting from the program. Redux is a celebration of these students’ work and gained knowledge during their time at Anderson University. Although their next steps are vastly different, Anderson University Visual Art’s tight-knit atmosphere keeps them rooted with the community they have built with each other and faculty. These students will make their way into the professional world with confidence knowing they received a solid foundation in their field of art for whatever they pursue next.

– 2012 Redux Staff

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06 Elizabeth Frye08 Laura Lennon10 Emily Rogers

Art Education Ceramics Graphic Design

Painting & Drawing

12 Laura Jones14 Nikki Smith

12 Laura Jones14 Nikki Smith16 Caroline Brewer18 Andrea Burriss20 Taylor Cash22 Seth Christie24 Tori Danielson26 Kaitlyn Daum28 Jivan Davé30 Kelsey Farnham32 Jordan Gaillardetz34 Lauren Greiner36 Haley Newman38 Abbi Pittman40 Jennifer Polk42 Caryn Scheving44 Lauren Sloan46 Rachel Spoon48 Mandie Wines

34 Lauren Greiner50 Danielle Marx52 Lucy Nordlinger54 Seth Scheving

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Typically all of my work is derived from personal experiences, emotions or acquaintances. It is very difficult for me to invest in a piece of work unless I feel emotionally or spiritually connected to it. I can be inspired by a memory, an event, a relationship or an emotion. I am also inspired by other artist’s throughout history. I am partial to Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painters among others. For the most part, my art is about the expressive process more than the end product.

Ae Elizabeth FRYESpartanburg, SC

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HOME24” x 30”Scotch, masking, electrical, packaging, and duct tape

Ae Laura LENNONPiedmont, SC


My favorite part of the creative process is when I make a mistake and then I find a way to make the mistake work. I make mistakes every time I work on a project and I am thankful for them. I believe that these mistakes give my work character and interest and push it in a new, exciting direction that I could never have planned.

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Grandpa24”x 30”Oil on canvas

My wood burning was part of an installation that showed the difference between how God views me and how I view myself. I struggled with how I could make the two aspects unified as though they belonged in the same installation. As a result, I turned into a pyromaniac and destroyed many aspects of my childhood by throwing them into a fire and then taking out the charred burned pieces.

Ae Emily ROGERSFoxboro, MA


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Refined60”x 42”Burned wood

Gd Laura JONESGastonia, NC

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VISIT LAURAJONES.ME FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

When I tell you a story, it isn’t just a story. There are many other stories intertwined. One leads to another. Sometimes they are interrupted, but sooner or later, there is a conclusion. The ideation stage of my creative process unfolds much like the stories I tell. The process can be long and tedious. There are detours and deviations. All avenues are explored so that no details are left out. The final conclusion is a solution that has been carefully refined; verbiage is translated into a concise and universally understood visual language.

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The Grass is Greener on the Other Side SeriesPublication Design

Gd Nikki SMITHPickens, SC

My greatest challenge as an artist has been to let go and trust the creative process. In the beginning, I used try to find the solution without taking the steps that it takes to get to that solution. I now see how important that process is and how much stronger my work is when I use it.

VaseCeramics

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VISIT NIKKISMITH.ME FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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ChopAdvertising Design

I’ve come to realize a pattern with my designs and myself. Before I can ever make progress, I must hit rock bottom first. I do my research and come up with what I think is a pretty good solution, but never is. I must acquire a fresh perspective in order to reach that next level and fully achieve the strongest design solution.

Gd Caroline BREWERSpartanburg, SC

VISIT CAROLINE-CREATIVE.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Transit Life SeriesPublication Design

My favorite part of the creative process is working up to something that, in the end, is always a surprise. The end product is mostly never what I exactly have in mind. Sometimes it is a good thing and sometimes not, either way I learn from it and get something out of it. In the end I can still call it mine.

Gd Andrea BURRISSAnderson, SC

VISIT ANDREABURRISS.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Bear Fruit CupsPackage Design

For Whole Chips, my concept was to create a design that solved the many issues that ordinary potato chip bags do not seem to recognize. The main issue I wanted to solve was maintaining the freshness of the product. I decided to use a re-sealable top to ensure freshness. I felt the graphics on the package needed to have an earthy and natural feel. I decided to utilize a simplistic design using what was needed and nothing more. I also used recycled paper to reinforce the earthy and natural feel.

Gd Taylor CASHSpartanburg, SC

VISIT TAYLORBCASH.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Whole ChipsPackage Design

My biggest creative challenge is the fact that I did not know anything about graphic design or art when entering college. It was tough, but I eventually overcame the knowledge gap. I spent plenty of nights with a book or computer trying to learn anything I could about art. As far as I am concerned, I still do not know enough and will continue searching for more.

Gd Seth CHRISTIEAnderson, SC

VISIT SETHACHRISTIE.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Table NapsPackage Design

My junior year, we had a branding project that lasted for the entire semester. I had a difficult time transforming my ideas into one solid concept. I felt like I was taking steps backwards because I was second guessing myself. My professor could tell that I was frustrated and she told me to go back to the point in time where you when I was in love with my idea. This advice has resided in my mind ever since and it’s the best piece of advice I’ve ever gotten.

Gd Tori DANIELSONSpartanburg, SC

VISIT TORIDANIELSON.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Pure Simplicity SeriesPackage Design

The most challenging thing for me is taking the time to stop working on something and come back to it later. When I really get into a project I want to figure it all out right then and there, but I have had to realize that stepping back and taking a break really gives me a fresh perspective on things. I have to force myself to take breaks and keep in mind that the outcome will be better if I don’t finish the whole project in one sitting.

Gd Kaitlyn DAUMGreenville, SC

VISIT KAITDAUM.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Truth About Childhood Classics SeriesPublication Design

I love the process of ideation. After writing stream-of-consciousness lists, it’s very interesting to see what connections can be made from my mind’s initial thoughts on a project. It’s a great way to release pent-up brain energy productively. Deeply digging into the visual directions I pursue and pushing concepts to their limits produces more unique and effective ideas. In turn, this makes the execution phase of a project faster and easier.

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Gd Jivan DAVÉSumter, SC

VISIT JIVANDAVE.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Baseline Brand & Product Design

Driven by passion, intuition, and thrilled by the simple joys of life, my optimistic mind set allows me to be inspired by the mundane and turn it into something sublime. I also believe that being well traveled and educated has a major impact on the variety of my work and concepts.

Gd Kelsey FARNHAMColumbia, SC

VISIT KELSEYFARNHAM.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Bantu BreadPackage Design

My biggest creative challenge is making sure I have explored every option, idea, or element of research. Only when I have completed this can I create the best design possible for each opportunity.

Gd Jordan GAILLARDETZWolfeboro, NH

VISIT JORDANAG.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Pasta SanoPackage Design

My inspiration comes from artists that use technical and creative processes similar to my own. I am very much drawn to traditional means of creating design or illustrations in tandem with digital ones to create cohesive works that retain an organic element. Of all my artistic influences, I would say that Alphonse Mucha is the strongest, as he was both a designer and illustrator. Mucha had impeccable handles on composition, form, and line with acute attention to design and detail which I highly value in my own work.

Eliza18 x 24”Acrylic paint, ink, and colored pencil on paper

Gd Lauren GREINERNorth Augusta, SC

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VISIT LAURENGREINER.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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RengoraIdentity Design

Gd Haley NEWMANFort Mill, SC

VISIT NEWMANHALEY.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

I love projects that allow me to use hand-drawn type or illustrations straight from my sketchbook. Brainstorming typically begins with a broad range of word lists and doodles but when things like that actually make their way into the final solution, it makes me feel like all my time was well spent. I usually scan things into the computer and clean them up on screen but they still hold the same personality and individuality they had as the mess that I made in my Moleskine.

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AstralitesPackage Design

Gd Abbi PITTMANGreer, SC

My inspiration is drawn from the natural world that surrounds me. The beauty of this world we live in is what leads me to create.

VISIT ABBIJPITTMAN.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Bauhaus SeriesPackage Design

I chose to rebrand Essie which a company that produces finger nail polish. After researching their product, I discovered that nail polish was first created and worn in Egypt by Pharaohs’ wives. The Nile River is the main giver of life to everything in Egypt and because of this, it was an important factor in the creating process. Thus, Essie was given its new name, meaning, and signature design.

Gd Jennifer POLKAiken, SC

VISIT JENNIFERLAURENPOLK.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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NilePackage Design

I think that we are all motivated to do what comes naturally to us. I may not always be motivated to design, but I am constantly motivated to create and communicate something; it’s an insatiable desire, really. This theory also explains why I am never motivated to play basketball or run.

Gd Caryn SCHEVINGStatesville, NC

VISIT CARYN-SCHEVING.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Iron Curtain SeriesPublication Design

I enjoyed the rebranding project because of the vast amount of creativity it allowed us to have. I enjoyed the process of making a brand and seeing it grow as touch points are included.

Gd Lauren SLOANColumbus, OH

VISIT LAUREN-SLOAN.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Digital Pioneers SeriesPackage Design

Gd Rachel SPOONSpartanburg, SC

VISIT RACHELSPOON.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

Thorough research is a vital stage in my design process and I can attribute it to be a main catalyst to a successful design. My research, however, is not your average, everyday research. I conduct my research through a variety of mediums starting with books and people, then eventually crossing over to the internet. I often find some of the most insightful research comes from traveling and experiencing, if it is possible. The topics of my research encompass anything and everything, even the remote, that has to do with the company, mission, product, people involved, location, etc. But most important, I feel, is researching and understanding the project’s audience.

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OzmaIdentity/Package Design

My favorite part of the creative process is the beginning research and sketches. Discovering information about a certain topic is like searching for clues. I enjoy piecing all the information together to form a story and create a solution.

Gd Mandie WINESRock Hill, SC

VISIT MANDIEWINES.COM FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Cardinel Cravings SeriesPublication Design

When I go too long without creating, I start to get restless and on edge. But when I sit down and produce something out of absolutely nothing, everything because calm and clear. I am able to focus my frustrations into problem solving. So for me, being an artist is both a form of catharsis and pure bliss.

Pd Danielle MARXNorth Canton, OH

VISIT ETSY.COM/SHOP/CHOICEPRODUCTS FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Illustration for Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates 11” x 17”Prismacolor Marker and Pen on Bristol Board

Pd Lucy NORDLINGERGreenville, SC

When I start to reach the end of a piece, I infallibly find myself in the throes of crippling self doubt. I lose my confidence and direction and begin to second-guess every decision I make in my painting, which sometimes slows me down so much that it can add weeks onto finishing a piece. But I’ve learned to either power through it and keep up working consistently or know when to put it away.


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SeptemberOil on panel

My personal favorite work that I have created is the one of my Grandfather, Roderick McGillivray No. 1. When I had him pose for the photo, I asked him to consider his biggest regret in life. As I painted him, I felt like I was painting myself in fifty years. The piece has a voice to it that really speaks to me. The look on his face, the pain in it, seems to express how I feel in so many ways. I want to reach out and lift the burden that is weighing on him, but I can’t.

Pd Seth SCHEVINGGrand Forks, ND

VISIT BEHANCE.NET/SETHRSCHEVING FOR MORE WORK AND INFO.

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Roderick McGillivray No. 142” x 62”Watercolor on paper

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