By Chevy Carter
Features Writer
If you love XBox and Superman, instead of picking up a controller or comic book, head over to Exhibit One art gallery.
It’s newest exhibition, “Pixels and Pages”, features art that comic books and video games inspired.
Gallery owners Rachael Jenson and Michelle Himes-McCrory have been working on the exhibition since the summer.
“We thought this would be a fun show to do and great for a Halloween reception,” Jenson said.
The sisters put out a “Call to Artists,” asking for submissions.
Each artist digitally submitted his or her pieces to be judged by Jack Titus, a fine arts professor.
The accepted pieces were then sent to the gallery to be put on display, representing artists from all over the country.
Rachel Clare, a studio art senior, has one piece in the show.
“I submitted two pieces and my ‘Big Man Earrings’ were accepted,” Clare said.
The mushroom-shaped earrings were inspired by Super Mario Bros.
“I think it is fun and makes for a creative opportunity to turn something familiar to the general public into fine art,” Clare said.
All of the accepted pieces will be judged again and four awards will be given at tonight’s reception.
Titus, who judged both rounds, said this kind of pop-culture inspiration isn’t anything new.
“The pop art movement began in the early 60s and comic book-inspired images were a part of that movement from the beginning,” Titus said.
The pop-culture inspiration in “Pixels and Pages” is only one of many themes artists can access.
“Things that are timeless will teach you more than many modern sources will,” said Andrew Sommer, graphic design senior.
“I don’t necessarily consider it important to look to the mainstream for inspiration.”
Sommer also said that people shouldn’t immediately brush off pop culture as an artistic source.
“The best example of this I’ve seen is the movie ‘The Dark Knight,’” he said.
“Chris Nolan took a children’s comic book hero and changed him into an extremely deep character.”
His artwork is also featured in the exhibit.
The show’s reception is tonight at 6:30.
The winning artists will receive $500 in awards.
OSU Hotel and Restaurant Administration students are catering the show and guests are encouraged to show their Halloween spirit by wearing costumes.
“We are dressing up as our favorite comic book and video game characters for the reception,” Himes-McCrory said.
There will also be a drawing where guests can win one of four posters donated by “Legendary Comics.”
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