Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Roberta’s Art Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
All are invite to dive deeper into their own psyche: soul, mind, and spirit, at Roberta’s Art Gallery, in the “PSYCHE” exhibit by Liala Amin, running through May 4 – May 27. Amin’s pieces in the exhibit consist of paintings of intricate details, exploring themes of personal identity, spirituality, and femininity.
Amin graduated from the Peck School of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fibers, and is currently back in school pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy at Alverno College. Amin is experienced in multiple disciplines of art: mixed media paintings, drawings, and textiles, with painting being her preferred medium. Amin is fascinated and pulls inspiration from female Surrealist artists, and the concept of Surrealist autonomism: a method of curation where the artist allows the unconscious mind to take the lead in the creative process.
Amin’s “PSYCHE” exhibit features work done by using mixed media, with most of her pieces consisting of watercolor and acrylic paint to fuel the creative process. Most pieces in the exhibit feature a face, a silhouette, or other figures, surrounded by different beautiful watercolor strokes, challenging the viewer to investigate their own psyche.
To learn more about Amin, her art, and experiences, visit her website.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center (UC) at UW-Whitewater. The gallery hosts multiple exhibits each semester by collaborating with the artists–both locally and regionally. Many of our events will be held in person this semester, with the option of a virtual exhibit. Our hours in semester are Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with our summer hours beginning the week of May 16, Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Roberta’s Art Gallery prides itself on all of their exhibits being free and open to the public. This means anyone: whether you’re a student, a Whitewater community member, or someone wanting to support the artist, please stop by. For questions or further information, contact Roberta’s Art Gallery at (262) 472-3193 or ucart@uww.edu or visit our website.
