The Walla Walla University Clyde and Mary Harris Gallery, located in the Melvin K. West Fine Arts Center (FAC), is hosting work by local artist, Squire Broel, through March 12. Broel got his start working as a patineur for the Walla Walla Foundry. Now, he owns Broel Studio and has a variety of his pieces exhibited internationally.
“Drifting Towards Distant Horizons,” this collection of abstract paintings and sculptures, encourages an exploration into the meaning of life. According to the exhibition text, “each piece serves as a dialogue between the material and the transcendent, resonating with the universal themes of connection, renewal, and the pursuit of meaning.”
The exhibition opened with an artist’s reception full of conversation and community with Broel in attendance. Steve Miller, curator for the Clyde and Mary Harris Gallery, said the reception was well attended and offered an excellent chance for attendees to explore Broel’s latest works and gain insight into his creative process.
Brenna Sherrill was one of those attending students who chose to go because of her passion for all things art and design. She enjoyed getting to learn about the collection, and said her favorite piece was “Window (or The Liminal Space Between Covenant and Mixim).”
The Clyde and Mary Harris Gallery has showcased a variety of artworks and collections since being constructed in 1974. It concentrates on faculty, student, and regional shows that have special interests and professional qualities that may inspire the campus community.
The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–5 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. It is located in the FAC, at 200 S. College Ave., College Place.
Posted Jan. 22, 2025
