Jenny Mastin (www.jenluma.com)
Ceramic sculpture

Mastin Featured @ OICA Gallery

Mastin’s work will be featured at the gallery through Sept. 30. Her work has been described as “anthropology through the lens of art.” Her work focuses on the use of natural and manmade materials to create contemporary interpretation of primal concepts.

“I have had a strong fascination with both art and anthropology since childhood,” said Mastin. “Some of my greatest influences have been the stories of traditional cultures from around the world.” Mastin studied at East Carolina University, earning a bachelors, and then at Appalachian State, earning her master’s in art education. She has over 27 years experience as an artist and educator. Mastin will be working with the Fine Art students in the ceramics class for a week while her work is on display at OICA.

“Shows in the gallery space here at OICA provide a forum for the community, a place we can come together and share our art,” said Jeff Marley, OICA program coordinator. “These opportunities give our students a chance to discuss new ideas and network. It is a natural fit to our program at OICA that we promote local and regional artist.”

The gallery at OICA is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. The gallery is free and open to the public.

Southwestern Community College offers an Associate of Fine Arts degree program at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts located at 70 Bingo Loop in Cherokee. For more information about OICA, Southwestern Community College and the Associate in Fine Arts program, contact Jeff Marley at 828.497.3945; or on the web at www.southwesterncc.edu.