Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery has announced its next exhibition, Jacob Watts: SOCIALLY DISTANCED. The exhibition will run from October 22 through December 3, 2024. As part of the exhibition run, the community is invited to an artist talk with exhibiting artist Jacob Watts on Tuesday, October 22 at 1 p.m., and a reception on Saturday, November 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This latest USF Art Gallery exhibition follows other recent exhibitions including Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN, Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD, and the USF Alumni Exhibition.
The USF Art Gallery is located at 25 E. Van Buren St. in downtown Joliet, and is open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the exhibition or the USF Art Gallery, visit www.stfrancis.edu/artgallery or contact Jennifer Moore, gallery director, at jmoore@stfrancis.edu.
About Jacob Watts
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary art, Jacob Watts stands out as a pioneering force, seamlessly merging the realms of photography, illustration, and sculpture. Based in Chicago, Watts’s practice is a testament to the transformative power of image manipulation. His work, characterized by its blend of digital and physical manipulation, challenges the boundaries of traditional photography, pushing it into new territories of creative expression.
Currently, Watts is exploring the intersection of photography and sculpture through his “Socially Distanced” series, where he delves into photo-based sculptures. This series exemplifies his ongoing experimentation and commitment to expanding the possibilities of visual art. Jacob Watts’s work invites viewers to reconsider the limits of image-making, offering a fresh perspective on how photography can interact with other artistic forms. His innovative approach continues to push the boundaries of the medium.
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The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 3,300 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.
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