UT Film, Animation and New Media (FMX) Faculty Exhibit Work Jan. 24 to Feb. 28

The University of Tampa’s Scarfone/Hartley Gallery will kick off 2020 with a showcase of remarkable artistic works by the faculty in the College of Arts and Letters’ Department of Film, Animation and New Media (FMX). The exhibition runs from Jan. 24 to Feb. 28, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Jan. 29, Santiago Echeverry will present, "The Cabaret: Volumetric Artivism," a discussion of the political and historical contextualization of the work started in 2016 under the title "Cabaret."

The Film, Animation and New Media (FMX) Faculty Exhibition provides a glimpse into the variety and expertise of UT’s FMX professors and part-time faculty, showcasing works in a 2D, 3D and 4D digital, time-based, virtual and multi-media installation; digital photographic works; short narrative, experimental films and animations.

This is an opportunity to view the most recent work created by Kris Atkinson, Elena Cifuentes, Warren Cockerham, Dana Corrigan, Valerie Castillo-Martinez, Taylor Raye Curry, Marie Dorsey, Santiago Echeverry, Stuart Fail, Márcio Gonçalves, Allen Hampton, Erica Isringhaus, Joshuah Jest, Mikhail Mansion, Gregg Perkins, Dana Plays, Tim Ridlen, Blanka Roundtree, Tyrone Stude, Brian Tortorelli and Aaron Walker.

Warren Cockerham and Dana Plays will present a 16-millimeter experimental film screening and artists’ talk on Feb. 5.

Throughout the exhibition, there will be a Speaker Series providing incredible opportunities to meet and talk with these artists. All events are in the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m.: Santiago Echeverry/Gregg Perkins, artists’ talk. Santiago Echeverry: The Cabaret: Volumetric Artivism. It’s a discussion of the political and historical contextualization of the work started in 2016 under the title Cabaret. Gregg Perkins: Seven Rides.
Friday, Jan. 31, 2:30 p.m.: Tim Ridlen, artists’ talk and a screening of 16-millimeter experimental films by George Kuchar and Robert Breer
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.: Warren Cockerham/Dana Plays, a 16-millimeter experimental film screening and artists’ talk
Friday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m.: Joshua Jest / Mikhail Mansion, artists’ talk
Thursday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.: Taylor Curry / Marcio Goncalves screenings and artists’ talk
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.: Valerie Castillo-Martinez, screenings and filmmaker talk in the Black Box Studio, Cass Building

The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery is located on campus at the R.K. Bailey Art Studios at 310 N. Blvd. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

For more information, contact Jocelyn Boigenzahn, gallery director, at jboigenzahn@ut.edu or (813) 253-6217.

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