That's Haute: What’s new at the Wignall

The Wignall's most recent show 'Haute' opened Jan. 25 with the reception on Jan. 26. The reception filled the museum with students, art admirers, and even a celebrity or two. The theme behind the show was a collection of artists whose motive was to evoke a different concept of ‘haute' art.

Among the two main exhibiting artists, Bari Ziperstein's ceramic pieces were anything but the usual home décor.

"It's interesting," said Tia Nero, photography major, while observing one of Ziperstein's pieces. "I want to know what the artist's process of thinking was when they were sculpting. I'm sure they saw differently than me"

"I feel many people suffer from Chromophobia, so I was trying to suggest another way of living by putting together things that are not supposed to be," said Ziperstein.

Suzanne Erickson's installation of traditional hollow Indian ceremonial pieces was accompanied by a ceremonial video that intrigued viewers.

"I think it's strange coupled with the video," said Manny Hernandez, anthropology major. "It gives insight into the Indian culture."

"I feel dresses emulate femininity," said Erickson. "Each dress is like a shedding or molding, moving through change until you feel clean and crisp."

Haute is on display until March 6 in the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art.