Crossing the River:
new work by Eugene Dening

From February 16 - March 9 the Calvin College Art Department presents "Crossing the River," an exhibition of artwork by Eugene Dening, a senior Bachelor of Arts student at Calvin College.

The exhibition is composed of work that is deeply rooted in narrative and imagination. The pieces are created using a variety of methods and materials, including printmaking, watercolor, and pastel.

Opening Reception
Friday, February 16 from 6-9pm

Crossing the River Review
at Calvin News & Media Relations (February 14, 2007)

Eugene writes concerning his work and the process of creating artwork for the exhibition: "I am engaged in a search for social, spiritual, and personal identity. By employing the force of imagination and the spirit of empathy, I am involved in a process of conjuring worlds that I wish to explore."

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installation view #1

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untitled (The Capture) #1

untitled (I Dreamed of Heaven) #3


untitled (Hook) #5

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installation view #2

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untitled (The Plan) #2

untitled (Catching Air) #4


untitled (My magical conception) #6

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