UW-River Falls seniors to hold art thesis exhibition 

March 10, 2016--University of Wisconsin-River Falls seniors Amie Hiles, Kayla Rosenow, and Sydney Zoller will present their Art Thesis Exhibition in Gallery 101 in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building at UW-River Falls from March 23-31.  

Hiles will show fiber works that represent each of her family members, including herself, through abstract portraiture. Rosenow will present large charcoal drawings that reflect the harmony of people and nature. Zoller will display a collection of drawings and prints that depict topics related to racial disparities.

Amie Hiles, of Stillwater, Minn., is a BFA candidate with an emphasis in fibers and a minor emphasis in ceramics. On display will be portraits of Hiles' father, mother, brother and herself. Using hand-dyed, perle cotton that is threaded through a floor loom, her work is meant to focus on the colors that she associates with memories of each person in her family.

Kayla Rosenow, of Grove City, Minn., is a bachelor of science in art candidate, working mainly in drawing. On exhibit will be charcoal works displayed with the natural elements utilized through her handcrafted materials and unique drawing process.

Sydney Zoller, of Nassau, N.Y., is a broad area art major with a psychology minor. On exhibit will include drawings and prints that focus on varying topics identified with racial disparities in our society.

An exhibition reception is Friday, March 25, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday from 2-4 p.m.

 For more information, call the UW-River Falls Art Department at 715-425-3266.