SUNY Oneonta Senior Exhibits Solo Show "MURPH"

In the Project Space Gallery at SUNY Oneonta, Owen Sullivan, of Huntington, N.Y., is exhibiting artwork in a solo show consisting of process-based animation called "MURPH" until Dec. 6. Sullivan is a Digital & Studio Art major at SUNY Oneonta. A reception with remarks from Sullivan is taking place on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5-7 p.m.

"This multimedia exhibition tells four stories across three unique sections, featuring three short films and a variety of fun, vibrant and beautiful artwork," said SUNY Oneonta Art Gallery Director Sarah Simpson. "MURPH is the tale of an anthropomorphic dog who sets out to save the city he loves from total destruction at the paws of the uncontrollable, superpowered CATZILLA. It's a Western-style food showdown, inspired by the great spaghetti Westerns of the past; at the same time, it's the story of a young boy using his imagination to escape reality, transforming dull, everyday moments into larger-than-life, fantastical adventures. The show is designed to lift the veil on the animation process by showcasing the journey from initial idea to finished product and demonstrating the long history that has made animation such a beloved medium."

Admission to the gallery and reception is free and open to the public, and visitors can receive parking passes through the University Police Department. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, contact Sarah Simpson at Sarah.Simpson@oneonta.edu or 607-436-2445.