SAIC Alum Paula Crown Exhibits at Dallas' Goss-Michael Foundation
Like many members of SAIC's diverse alumni, Paula Crown (MFA 2012) pursued a career in the arts after working in a different field. This jump from management science to painting and drawing was the recent subject an article in the Dallas Morning News, which was published as Crown prepared to exhibit at the city's Goss-Michael Foundation. "More than a decade ago, Crown, now 57, realized she longed for something more," the story reports. "So, she channeled her energies — her passion, if you will — into making art on a full-time basis."
In the article, the foundation's co-founder, Kenny Goss, calls Crown's work "a striking visual experience. Impressive in scale, the individual works are slick and beautifully made, but behind the gloss lies a thoughtful commentary about how we find our way. It’s immersive and contemplative at the same time.” The acclaimed artist's installation was a part of the MTV Re:Define fundraising gala.
In celebration of alum Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks opening current SAIC students were invited to submit artworks inspired by O’keeffe and the city of Chicago.
An image from the exhibition opening of “My Chicagos: SAIC Students Honor Georgia O’Keeffe.”