Local Artist and Instructor Mark Freeman's 'Terra Et Intus' Exhibit Opens at Shafer Gallery

The Shafer Gallery will host an opening reception for its new exhibit, 'Terra Et Intus,' on April 12. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring light refreshments and a talk by artist Mark Freeman, who is also a Barton Art Instructor. The exhibit will open on April 5 and will run until April 20.

Gallery Director Alyssa Bliven is looking forward to the exhibit, which will display a range of 3D pieces. She commended Freeman's skills and his role at Barton Community College. The exhibit will include Freeman's Fort Hays MFA thesis work.

Freeman's work mainly uses clay and glaze, along with other materials like wood, paint, foam, and organic substances. His work is centered around the ceramic process, and his glazes are known for their distinctiveness in the ceramics field.

Freeman's pieces often resemble textures found in nature, giving the impression of small-scale ecosystems. He intends to continue this work to highlight the often unnoticed beauty of the earth and the human body.

The Shafer Gallery is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. For more details about the exhibit, contact Alyssa Bliven at shafergallery@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9342.

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