Of Earth and Air

Four Artists Showcase the Earth's Elements at Gallery East

Price—The work of four artists—all graduates of USU’s art program—will be on exhibition at Gallery East during the month of November. The exhibit, entitled Of Earth and Air, will feature works by three ceramic artists, and an artist works primarily with painting media. The exhibit will be on view from November 10th through December 11th in the Central Instruction Building on the Utah State University Eastern campus.

The exhibit organizer and curator, Janimarie Lester DeRose, is also one of the participants, and she explains the theme and inspirations for the exhibit.

“Centering the show are Janimarie Lester DeRose’s sculptural figures inspired by the folk legend of women once being birds and the way our time moves like a river,” she explains. “Interspersed with the sculptures are eloquent ceramic vessels by Dave Banga and Tom Alward. The vessels celebrate the connection to Earth, emphasizing the clay through the potter's touch, while suggesting sustenance. Surrounding the central pedestals is a warm wrap of color. DeAnn Lester’s paintings tenderly reveal a deep spirituality and connection to the natural world.”

“Of Earth and Air is a show meant to slow the viewer down,” DeRose explains, “perhaps creating a space where they might remember the warmth of the sun on their cheek or the wind under-wing.”

The exhibit, Of Eart and Air, will be on view through December 11th. The artists will be at Gallery East for a closing reception and gallery talk on Thursday, December 10, from 6-8 p.m. Students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited. The gallery is located in the Central Instruction Building.

The gallery is free and open to the public during the academic year.
Gallery East’s Fall 2026 hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends, and holidays.
For questions, contact Noel Carmack at 435-613-5241 or by email at noel.carmack@usu.edu.