Opening Reception: Marilyn Proctor-Givens: Exploration of a Process

The Florida A&M University Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery invites you to experience our new art exhibition, “Marilyn Proctor-Givens: Exploration of a Process.” This exhibition will feature a collection of works by celebrated artist and art educator Marilyn Proctor-Givens. Proctor-Givens’ featured artwork spans four decades and showcases her exploration of media and processes, including graphic design, photography, glass, wood, fabric, leather, filament, and ceramics. Her ceramic forms use both traditional and Raku firing techniques, bringing together traditional ceramic forms like vessels and platters and her trademark sculptural forms, including distinctive haloed masks and jigsaw puzzle pieces embossed forms. Many of Proctor-Givens’ works draw upon family, culture, religion, and travel. Through her hand, many techniques, materials, and processes are showcased, revealing the ultimate connections made with people, places and things. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Marilyn Proctor-Givens: Exploration of a Process will be on view September 17 – December 4. The Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM