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UNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two
Exhibitions
Lori Wright
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B. Lynch, The Seven
Follies: Praying for Luck,
2002, oil on canvas,
courtesy of B. Lynch.
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UNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two Exhibitions
Contact: Lori Wright
603-862-0574
UNH Media Relations
January 6, 2004
DURHAM, N.H. -- The Art Gallery at the University of New Hampshire kicks off 2004 with
two new exhibitions, Chain of Fools: Hogarth Reinterpreted by B. Lynch and Impassioned
Images: German Expressionist Prints.
Both exhibitions open Jan. 22. Chain of Fools: Hogarth Reinterpreted by B. Lynch runs until
April 14, and Impassioned Images: German Expressionist Prints runs until March 11. A preview
reception for both exhibitions will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21. Free parking for
the reception is available in B-Lot, near the corner of Mill Road and McDaniel Drive. 
Chain of Fools: Hogarth Reinterpreted by B. Lynch 
Boston artist B. Lynch's latest installation exhibition, Chain of
Fools, humorously and perceptively comments on human folly as it
is represented in William Hogarth's famous series of 18thcentury
engravings, “The Rake's Progress.” What results is a surreal
“conversation” between Hogarth's classic prints and the large-scale,
colorful figures, reliquary sculptures, video, and paintings created by
Lynch. 
Lynch uses Hogarth's famous series of prints to inspire her own
works on the subject of folly. “I have been obsessed with the idea of
folly for almost 10 years. As though sifting through some massive
archaeological dig of an ancient city, I continue unearthing new bits
that beckon me onward. I search for what it means to be human. I
believe that folly is the quintessence of being human,” Lynch says. 
In conjunction with this exhibition, the UNH Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting an
original play titled, “The Rake's Progress,” written by Professor David Kaye. The play runs Feb.
18-22, in the Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center. 
Impassioned Images: German Expressionist Prints 
“Expressionism” defines a period in German culture from early in the
20th century until the fall of the Weimar Republic in 1933.
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Erich Heckel,
Jungling, 1917,
woodcut, from the
Syracuse University
Art Collection.
Expressionism began as an opposing force to the established tastes of the
time. Early expressionists had a desire to explore the internal world of
their subjects, rather than simply focusing on external appearances. What
resulted was a highly emotional and energized style that took the art
world by storm. 
Impassioned Images looks specifically at the printmakers in this group of
expressionists and the impact of that medium on the group as a whole.
This show includes prints by the most prominent artists associated with
German Expressionism, as well as those who followed in their footsteps.
Organized by the Syracuse University Art Collection, Impassioned
Images was funded in part by the S. Melvin and Mary Jo Rines Art
Exhibition Fund. 
ArtBreak Series 
Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m., Room A219, Paul Creative Arts Center
Jan. 28: Gallery talk by B. Lynch, whose work is on view in Chain of Fools: Hogarth
Reinterpreted by B. Lynch, The Art Gallery. 
Feb. 4: Reading from A Sum of Destructions: Picasso's Cultures & the Creation of Cubism, by
the book's author, Natasha Staller, professor, Amherst College. 
Feb. 11: Lecture/demonstration: “The Creative Process: Theatricalizing Hogarth's The Rake's
Progress,” with David Kaye, associate professor of theatre and dance.
Feb. 18: Fiction reading by Alexander Parsons, assistant professor of English. 
Feb. 25: Lecture on folly by Sean Moore, assistant professor of English. 
March 3: Slide lecture on German Expressionism by Eleanor Hight, professor of art and art
history.
March 10: Concert featuring songwriter and folk singer Liz Parmalee, The Art Gallery.
Special Events 
The Rake's Progress Feb. 18-21, 7 p.m., and Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts
Center The Art Gallery will be open to the public for an hour and a half prior to each
performance.
Fool's Fortunes April 1, 6-8 p.m., The Art Gallery Celebrate All Fool's Day and bring your
questions to the Answer Fool.
The UNH Art Gallery is at the Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road, Durham. Hours are
Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and
Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The Art Gallery is closed Fridays, university holidays (including March 12-21
and April 11), and during exhibition changes, including March 14-23. Admission is free. School
and other groups are welcome. Tours are free with advance reservation. Call 862-3713 to
schedule. 
High-Resolution Photos Available for Download
http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/hogarth300.jpg 
William Hogarth, New to ye School of Hard Mishap, from the series The Rake's Progress, 1735,
engraving; from the collection of The Art Gallery, UNH. 
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http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/heckle300.jpg 
Erich Heckel, Jungling, 1917, woodcut, from the Syracuse University Art Collection. 
http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/kollwitz300.jpg
Kathe Kollwitz, The Call of Death (Aus Folge Tod), 1934, lithograph, from the Syracuse
University Art Collection. 
http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/lynch_seven300.jpg
B. Lynch, The Seven Follies: Praying for Luck, 2002, oil on canvas, courtesy of B. Lynch. 
http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/lynch_shrines300.jpg 
B. Lynch, Shrines to Folly: Wishes Take Flight, 1999, mixed media, courtesy of B. Lynch.


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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices1-6-2004UNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With TwoExhibitionsLori WrightFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationWright, Lori, "UNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two Exhibitions" (2004). UNH Today. 1557.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/155710/2/17, 11(38 AMUNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two ExhibitionsPage 1 of 3http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2004/january/lw_20040106artgallery.htmlB. Lynch, The SevenFollies: Praying for Luck,2002, oil on canvas,courtesy of B. Lynch.Related LinksUNH Art GalleryUNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two ExhibitionsContact: Lori Wright603-862-0574UNH Media RelationsJanuary 6, 2004DURHAM, N.H. -- The Art Gallery at the University of New Hampshire kicks off 2004 withtwo new exhibitions, Chain of Fools: Hogarth Reinterpreted by B. Lynch and ImpassionedImages: German Expressionist Prints.Both exhibitions open Jan. 22. Chain of Fools: Hogarth Reinterpreted by B. Lynch runs untilApril 14, and Impassioned Images: German Expressionist Prints runs until March 11. A previewreception for both exhibitions will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21. Free parking forthe reception is available in B-Lot, near the corner of Mill Road and McDaniel Drive. Chain of Fools: Hogarth Reinterpreted by B. Lynch Boston artist B. Lynch's latest installation exhibition, Chain ofFools, humorously and perceptively comments on human folly as itis represented in William Hogarth's famous series of 18thcenturyengravings, “The Rake's Progress.” What results is a surreal“conversation” between Hogarth's classic prints and the large-scale,colorful figures, reliquary sculptures, video, and paintings created byLynch. Lynch uses Hogarth's famous series of prints to inspire her ownworks on the subject of folly. “I have been obsessed with the idea offolly for almost 10 years. As though sifting through some massivearchaeological dig of an ancient city, I continue unearthing new bitsthat beckon me onward. I search for what it means to be human. Ibelieve that folly is the quintessence of being human,” Lynch says. In conjunction with this exhibition, the UNH Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting anoriginal play titled, “The Rake's Progress,” written by Professor David Kaye. The play runs Feb.18-22, in the Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center. Impassioned Images: German Expressionist Prints “Expressionism” defines a period in German culture from early in the20th century until the fall of the Weimar Republic in 1933.10/2/17, 11(38 AMUNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two ExhibitionsPage 2 of 3http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2004/january/lw_20040106artgallery.htmlErich Heckel,Jungling, 1917,woodcut, from theSyracuse UniversityArt Collection.Expressionism began as an opposing force to the established tastes of thetime. Early expressionists had a desire to explore the internal world oftheir subjects, rather than simply focusing on external appearances. Whatresulted was a highly emotional and energized style that took the artworld by storm. Impassioned Images looks specifically at the printmakers in this group ofexpressionists and the impact of that medium on the group as a whole.This show includes prints by the most prominent artists associated withGerman Expressionism, as well as those who followed in their footsteps.Organized by the Syracuse University Art Collection, ImpassionedImages was funded in part by the S. Melvin and Mary Jo Rines ArtExhibition Fund. ArtBreak Series Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m., Room A219, Paul Creative Arts CenterJan. 28: Gallery talk by B. Lynch, whose work is on view in Chain of Fools: HogarthReinterpreted by B. Lynch, The Art Gallery. Feb. 4: Reading from A Sum of Destructions: Picasso's Cultures & the Creation of Cubism, bythe book's author, Natasha Staller, professor, Amherst College. Feb. 11: Lecture/demonstration: “The Creative Process: Theatricalizing Hogarth's The Rake'sProgress,” with David Kaye, associate professor of theatre and dance.Feb. 18: Fiction reading by Alexander Parsons, assistant professor of English. Feb. 25: Lecture on folly by Sean Moore, assistant professor of English. March 3: Slide lecture on German Expressionism by Eleanor Hight, professor of art and arthistory.March 10: Concert featuring songwriter and folk singer Liz Parmalee, The Art Gallery.Special Events The Rake's Progress Feb. 18-21, 7 p.m., and Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative ArtsCenter The Art Gallery will be open to the public for an hour and a half prior to eachperformance.Fool's Fortunes April 1, 6-8 p.m., The Art Gallery Celebrate All Fool's Day and bring yourquestions to the Answer Fool.The UNH Art Gallery is at the Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 College Road, Durham. Hours areMonday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday andSunday, 1-5 p.m. The Art Gallery is closed Fridays, university holidays (including March 12-21and April 11), and during exhibition changes, including March 14-23. Admission is free. Schooland other groups are welcome. Tours are free with advance reservation. Call 862-3713 toschedule. High-Resolution Photos Available for Downloadhttp://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/hogarth300.jpg William Hogarth, New to ye School of Hard Mishap, from the series The Rake's Progress, 1735,engraving; from the collection of The Art Gallery, UNH. 10/2/17, 11(38 AMUNH Art Gallery Kicks Off New Year With Two ExhibitionsPage 3 of 3http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2004/january/lw_20040106artgallery.htmlhttp://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/heckle300.jpg Erich Heckel, Jungling, 1917, woodcut, from the Syracuse University Art Collection. http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/kollwitz300.jpgKathe Kollwitz, The Call of Death (Aus Folge Tod), 1934, lithograph, from the SyracuseUniversity Art Collection. http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/lynch_seven300.jpgB. Lynch, The Seven Follies: Praying for Luck, 2002, oil on canvas, courtesy of B. Lynch. http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/lynch_shrines300.jpg B. Lynch, Shrines to Folly: Wishes Take Flight, 1999, mixed media, courtesy of B. Lynch.

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