20th Annual Health Science Campus Artist Showcase

An Artist Reception and Lecture will be held on Friday, February 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the 4th floor of Mulford Library. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Gerald Natal, MLIS, Associate Professor in the University Libraries will deliver the featured lecture from 5:30 to 6 p.m. (see below for additional details). 

"The Inside is the Outside: An Introduction to Outsider Art"

Gerald Natal, BFA, MLIS, Associate Professor, University Libraries

HSC Artist Showcase Reception Lecture

Mulford Library - 4th Floor 

Reception from 5 - 7 p.m. | Lecture from 5:30 - 6 p.m. 

Outsider art is defined as art created beyond the boundaries of traditional art and culture by individuals lacking formal training. The term was initially applied to artwork created by mentally ill patients. Artist Jean Dubuffet used the phrase art brut (translated as "raw art") to describe outsider art. This lecture will introduce the concept of outsider art with a focus on the art of the mentally ill—how it came to be appreciated for its artistry and aesthetics and its influence on modern art movements, and will address questions of the nature of self-expression, authenticity, artists’ intent, creativity and mental illness, the introduction of outsider art into the mainstream, and the very definition of art.

Jennifer Giovannucci - The Marriage of Art and Science (2014)

• Classically trained, professional portrait artist Giovannucci discusses the history of anatomy in visual art, from ancient times to the present. She explores the connection between art, science, and medicine, and shares examples of her artwork along with seminal works throughout art history. 

Paul Brand - Create Your Own World (2019)

• Dr. Brand, associate professor emeritus in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, discusses his background and lifelong love of art. He shares some of his own artwork, including paintings and drawings. Brand is a well-known local artist and teaches art classes in the surrounding region.