From sketches of fruit to paintings of llamas, the artwork showcased in the Rotunda Saturday afternoon was original and varied.
The student-sponsored event was organized by the Penn Art Club and consisted of student musical performances and a gallery exhibition, both featuring work by over 40 talented Penn students. Some of the featured art was created the previous weekend in Harrison College House at the Penn Art Club's Art-In, during which the students were provided with supplies and worked on art projects for 12 hours.
Musical performances at the Art Show ranged from acoustic covers to original music by Penn musicians and bands, such as Unemployed.
Rish Chaudhuri, a Wharton senior in Unemployed, was thrilled that his band's voice was heard.
"There is so much talent that is not being showcased," said Chaudhuri. "This show is a great idea, and my band loved the idea of playing some of our original music, as well as covers of classics such as Jimmy Hendrix, at the Art Show."
College senior Catherine Prewitt, who performed on guitar, found that the Art Show provided an opportunity to reveal Penn's hidden talent. "Arts are something Penn students should be celebrated for," she said.
Penn Art Club's mission focuses on providing busy Penn students with a chance to participate in fine arts, according to the group's Web site. Through speakers, community service and exhibitions such as the Art Show, Penn Art Club hopes that a broad range of students can access the visual arts.
Hilary Gerstein, a College freshman, said, "People may create art, but often lack a venue to show it. The Art Show does just this."
She added that as a musician, "it is often hard to showcase your talent unless you have an opportunity like this."
One of the artists featured at the show, College junior Alexander Jacobson, said he was pleased to see the audience's reactions to his black and white sketches and ink drawings.
"The idea of an exhibit is great. I think it is cool because with music you get feedback, but as an artist you never get this unless your art is featured at a gallery opening," said Jacobson. "It was nice to see what people thought about my art."
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