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Becker Gallery & Permanent Art Collection

Information on the Becker Gallery and the permanent art collection.

Joanne Stichweh

Joanne Stichweh

Disturbance in the Field 

1990

Mixed Media on Paper

Kavita Nayar Art

 

Kavita Nayar

Born Again & Again

2013 

Lithograph

Otterbein University Collection 

 

 

Kavita Nayar

Seeds of Love

2018

Intaglio and Monotype

Otterbein University Collection

 

Kavita Nayar

Me the Flower

2011

Intaglio

Otterbein University Collection

Charles Herndon Art

Charles Herndon

Dancer

1978

1990 Donation in Honor of Lib Fleming 

Given by Her Many Friends

Antonio Frasconi Art

Antonio Frasconi

Walt Whitman

1965

Color Relief Woodcut

Brittany Robinson Art

Brittany Robinson

Name Unknown in Lois' Study

Brittany Robinson

Name Unknown in Sensory-Friendly Study Room (214 B)

Rebecca O'Neil Art

Rebecca O'Neil '02

Untitled

Date Unknown

Wood Sculpture, White

Emily Drennen Art

Black Wooden Statue

Emily Drennen '03

Untitled

Date Unknown

Wood Sculpture, Black

Ken Foltz Art

Wooden Statue #137

 

Ken Foltz

#137 Freedom 

Date Unknown

Black Walnut on Granite Base

Generously on Loan From Juanita Foltz

Wooden Statue #412

Ken Foltz

#412 Freedom Figure

Date Unknown

Wood on Granite Base

Generously on Loan From Juanita Foltz

Joanne Stichweh, Artist

Joanne Stichweh (1945-2019)  Art and education were Joanne’s passions and life’s work. A 1967 Otterbein graduate, Joanne received her MFA from The Ohio State University and taught art history and studio art courses at Otterbein for three decades, retiring in 2009. She was named Otterbein Teacher of the Year in 1999 and received the 2002 Women’s Forum Bread and Roses Award for exemplary service in support of women. Her award-winning artwork has been exhibited locally and regionally and is included in numerous public, private, and corporate collections. Otterbein alumni from every decade credit Joanne with inspiring their lives as artists and creators.

Joanne generously committed her estate to benefit The Frank Museum of Art and the Miller and Fisher Galleries at Otterbein.

Photo from "Towers Magazine" 2020

Excerpt modified from Otterbein's Joanne Miller Stichweh '67 Gallery description accessed Nov 2024

Kavita Nayar, Artist

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Kavita received her BFA at Santiniketan (west Bengal),MFA from College of Art , New Delhi. Awarded French Govt. scholarship to work in lithography & etchings at Cite International Des Arts & Ecole des Beaux Arts in1985-86. In 1990 she worked under a master printer in serigraphy in Luxembourg with creative Fund fellowship. In 1996 she went to Ruskin School of Art ,Oxford (England) as a senior fellow with the fellowship of Charles Wallace India Trust.

Kavita's works are in the collections of museums in India, France, Hungary, Poland Germany, Sweden and United States. Also in major corporate houses, museums in India and abroad, including Panchvati Hall in Prime minister's House in New Delhi. She was the vice president of Indian Printmaker’s Guild .She has curated many exhibitions in printmaking under the banner of the group “Multiple Encounters”

She lives and works in New Delhi. 

Photo from "saatchiart.com" accessed Nov 2024

Bio from kvitanayar.com accessed Nov 2024

Charles Herndon, Artist

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Charles "Chuck" Herndon is an American artist, creating sculptures in stone, metal, and wood, as well as works in painting and photography. He recently retired from Columbus College of Art and Design as Professor Emeritus and presently works out of his studios on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie: a sculpture studio built in 1980 and a painting and photography studio built in 2000.

Charles Herndon has a BFA in Sculpture from the Cleveland Institute of Art.

In 2007, Charles Herndon rescued a boy who survived a plane crash just off of Kelleys Island. In recognition for his actions, he was awarded a Coast Guard Public Service Commendation for heroism.

Biographical extract and photo from Wikipedia, Oct 30,2024

Antonio Frasconi, Artist

Antonio Frasconi (1919- 2013) was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and grew up in Uruguay. In 1945, he was awarded a scholarship to the Art Students League in New York. 

An internationally known woodcut artist, Frasconi published hundreds of prints and illustrated many books. Although much of his work registered political protest, his subjects ranged from urban scenes to literature to landscapes.

Throughout his career, Frasconi taught classes at many institutions, such as the Pratt Institute, and he was on the faculty of the State University of New York at Purchase. His prints remain in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art.

Photo from "The New York Times" magazine 1978

[This is an excerpt from the interactive companion program to the videodisc American Art from the National Gallery of Art. Produced by the Department of Education Resources, this teaching resource is one of the Gallery's free-loan educational programs.]

 

Brittany Robinson, Artist

Brittany Robinson is a Columbus-based artist who blends her expertise in photography, graphic design, and fine arts to explore the beauty of the natural world. Graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography from Wright State University, Brittany also earned a graphic design certification from Sinclair Community College. Much of her photographic work revolves around time as a concept and the visualization of feeling within a particular moment.

Her curiosity about society drives her interest in the cultural and environmental impacts of today’s technologies and living standards. This journey has led her to the realm of nature-inspired art, focusing on bringing the tranquility and beauty of nature indoors. Through her moss creations, Brittany seeks to remind viewers of the importance of connecting with the natural world, even amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life. She invites audiences to pause, appreciate, and celebrate nature’s intricate beauty, encouraging a deeper relationship with the environment that surrounds us.

Line, image and bio provided by Brittany

Rebecca O'Neil, Artist

Rebecca works in several media, always gravitating toward bold colors, rich textures, and a bright, whimsical storybook style. Her interests include children's literature, visual storytelling, and searching for a dash of magic in everything.

Bio and picture provided by Rebecca O'Neil November 2024

Emily Pavichevich, Artist

Headshot of Emily Drennen PavichevichEmily (Drennen) Pavichevich is an accomplished artist and educator, known for her innovative approach to visual communication and graphic design. A 2003 graduate of Otterbein University, Emily earned a dual degree in art and business administration, focusing on the intricacies of visual communication. Her passion for education led her to pursue a master's degree in urban education from Mercy College in White Plains, New York.

With 19 years of teaching experience, Emily currently serves as an elementary art teacher at Jackson Local Schools in Massillon, Ohio. Her dedication to fostering creativity extends beyond the classroom, as she shares her personal love of art with her four children and inspires her many talented students. Emily's commitment to education and the arts continues to shape the next generation of creative thinkers, making a lasting impact on her community. 

Ken Foltz Artist

 Ken Foltz picture by his sculpture

Otterbein University Class of 1948

Dr. Ken Foltz, a retired Osteopathic Physician, began his artistic endeavors at age 40. His first creation was a clay head of himself he made when he was on vacation. He added that desire is important for an artist. He said that creativity is something we don't know much about and you can learn arts and crafts but you can't learn creativity and that the problem is to develop your own creativity. He likened his own creative process to a seed: it has to germinate and grow into a beautiful plant.