News Release

July 23, 2007

'Who do you think you are?' Exhibition at Boise State Features Self-Portraits by Air Force, National Guard

“Who Do You Think You Are?” an exhibition of self-portraits, will be on display at the Boise State University Student Union Gallery until Aug. 18. The gallery, located on the second floor of the Student Union, is open daily and admission is free.

The self-portraits include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and mixed media pieces. The work was created by art students from classes held at Mountain Home Air Force Base and Gowen Field Air National Guard Base. Many of the students represented are currently enlisted in the Air Force, while others have finished their contracts and are retired or pursuing careers outside the military. For the majority of students this was their first art project and first self-portrait.

These portraits were specifically chosen by adjunct professor Jessie Proksa for this exhibition because of their bold visual impact, innovative use of materials and expressive content.

For more information, call Holly Gilchrist at (208) 426-1223.

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Contact: Holly Gilchrist, Student Activities, (208) 426-1223, hollygilchrist@boisestate.edu 
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

Boise State University celebrates its 75th anniversary this fall. From its founding on Sept. 6, 1932, the institution has evolved from a small church-sponsored college in a downtown schoolhouse to a metropolitan research university of distinction with about 19,000 students. Visit boisestate.edu and click on the “75” button for more information.
 

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Last reviewed on Friday, August 10, 2007