Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Roberta Art Gallery.
Honor Earth Month by delving into the 2D and 3D realms of landscaped fences and monocultures with Ben Orozco’s “Walled Gardens” exhibit at Roberta’s Art Gallery through April 25. Orozco’s exhibit, in collaboration with UW-Whitewater Sustainability, is challenging the way we see physical space and urban landscapes with grown and built barriers. Orozco creates illusions that challenge viewers’ perceptions of flatness and depth.
Orozco is a graduate from UW-Madison, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts with Concentrations in Graphic Design, Neon/Glass, and Sculpture. In 2020, he completed a 9-month Fulbright-Hays fellowship in Småland, Sweden, researching Swedish glass and neon design and techniques. Alongside the Glass Factory Museum in Boda, Sweden, his artwork has also been exhibited in various areas around the United States including New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center at UW-Whitewater. The gallery collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community artists in coordinating and sponsoring exhibits. In semester, hours are Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. The Gallery will be closed during Spring Break from March 27-31.
Join us for the exhibit reception on Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m., where we will have an artist meet-and-greet, a panel discussion on the environments we live in, and an opportunity for audience questions. Free food and refreshments will be provided.
Roberta’s Art Gallery prides itself in all exhibits being free and open to the public. Attending certain events can earn students class credit. To be featured in Roberta’s Art Gallery, contact us for a proposal request. Reach us at ucart@uww.edu or (262) 472-3193 or visit our website for any questions or inquiries.
