Last week, I had the pleasure of stopping by the University of Hartford’s Joseloff Gallery and being able to see the incredible artwork on display. I went there mere days before the exhibition at the time, showcasing student artwork, was to be taken down to make room for something new. I may have waited a while, but I’m glad that I went at all. I always seem to forget that I have the option and ability to go look at art whenever I want to and never actually take that chance. This exhibit showed me that I should remember that more and take advantage of it, experience everything this campus has to offer me.
As soon as I entered the gallery, I was met with meaningful and personal art by many different people, with sensory input on all sides. What I saw was emotional and raw, thoughtful and real. All of these people put such hard work and dedication into their art, and it was evident when walking through the gallery. The topics represented were diverse; some works were lighthearted and less serious. Some were deep and revealed a lot about the artist and their feelings. Regardless, the talent displayed was awe-inspiring and captivated me so I lingered and really took in each piece. I was the only one there; I had the gallery all to myself and it was peaceful to be able to take my time walking around and really absorb everything I saw.
Art has the power to move people, no matter what medium. Here at UHart, the arts are valued and given the spotlight they deserve. All you have to do is take the time, and maybe you can discover something you’ve never seen or heard before, something that makes you think or feel something you’ve never thought or felt before. To bear witness to these pieces of art that my peers worked so hard on was a privilege. To experience art is a privilege. One that too many of us forget we have.
