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KU faculty, students exhibit artwork in South Korea
Erik Sultzer, Tracy Hedberg and Yoonmi Nam look at works that are part of the International Printmaking Exchange Exhibition. Sultzer and Hedberg were once students of Nam's at KU.
LAWRENCE — Faculty and students in the Department of Art at the University of Kansas exhibited their work earlier this month at the Museum of Contemporary Art at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea.
The International Printmaking Exchange Exhibition celebrated the Hongik University printmaking department’s 20th anniversary. The show included works from students and faculty from universities throughout the United States, China, Japan, Australia and South Korea.
Yoonmi Nam, associate professor of printmaking at KU, attended the celebration and gave a presentation on her work and contemporary printmaking in America as part of series of lectures given by invited international artists.
KU and Hongik University established an international exchange agreement in 2007. The program, initiated by Nam, allows the exchange of students between the art departments of the two universities in the spring semester of each year.
“It is a tremendous occasion for any artist to be involved in an exhibition abroad,” said Andrew Jilka, a senior from Salina. “I am indebted to the students and faculty of Hongik University for the opportunities and experiences they are providing.”
Nam said, “I hope to see this exciting exchange program and our positive relationship with Hongik University evolve over the years.”
Work by three other KU printmaking faculty was included in the exhibition: Shawn Bitters, assistant professor; Michael Krueger, associate professor; and Kristi Arnold, lecturer and resident artist.
While in South Korea, Nam visited with three of her former students who are now teaching English there: Sam Gray, a 2005 graduate from Blue Rapids; Tracy Hedberg, a 2004 graduate from Leawood and Topeka; and Erik Sultzer, a 2003 graduate from Hays. All received bachelor’s degrees in fine arts.
Hongik University is one of the highest-ranking universities in the areas of art and design in South Korea, and its printmaking department, established in 1988, was the first of its kind in the country.
Students whose work was included in the show are listed below by hometown, level in school, major(s), parents’ names and previous schools attended.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence 66044
Clinton M. Ricketts, master’s student in fine arts; bachelor’s in fine arts from KU; Shawnee Mission East High School, Prairie Village.
From Lawrence 66046
Andrew A. Burkitt, senior majoring in fine arts; son of Diane Burkitt; Olathe North High School.
From Lecompton 66050
Matthew Landaal Kuhlman, senior majoring in fine arts, son of Dan and Leah Kuhlman; Lawrence Free State High School.
ELLSWORTH COUNTY
From Ellsworth 67439
Danielle Nichole Peters, senior majoring in fine arts and journalism; daughter of Rick and Terri Peters; Ellsworth High School.
JOHNSON COUNTY
From Olathe 66062
Jason R. Barr, senior majoring in fine arts, son of Russell and Carol Barr; Olathe South High School.
From Overland Park 66204
Thayer N. Bray, senior majoring in fine arts, son of Ed and Ellen Bray; Shawnee MIssion North High School.
From Overland Park 66212
Kelly Marie Kearns, junior majoring in fine arts, daughter of Joe and Gayle Kearns; Shawnee Mission South High School.
RILEY COUNTY
From Manhattan 66502
Ashley Elizabeth Flinn, senior majoring in fine arts, daughter of Paul Flinn; Manhattan High School.
RUSSELL COUNTY
From Lucas 67648
George Raymond DeMoura, senior majoring in fine arts, son of Lena Davis; Lucas-Luray High School.
SALINE COUNTY
From Salina 67401
Andrew J. Jilka, senior majoring in fine arts, son of David and Patricia Jilka; Salina High School South.
ILLINOIS
From Naperville 60565
Tim Michael Dwyer, master’s student in fine arts; bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University.
NEW MEXICO
From Albuquerque 87104
Samuel B. Owen, senior majoring in fine arts, son of William and Kathy Owen; Albuquerque Academy.
OKLAHOMA
From Sapulpa 64066
Alicia Kelly Carr, freshman majoring in fine arts, daughter of Terry Carr; Sapulpa High School.
From Tulsa 74132
Erin Nicole Bratzler, junior majoring in fine arts, daughter of Dale and Janice Bratzler; Bishop Kelley High School.
TENNESSEE
From Knoxville 37922
Mari Mae La Cure, master’s student in fine arts, bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College.
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