Art as Avocation Archives

Depiction of surgeon with wearing mask
Mar 12, 2018
  • ECU Contributor

“Eye Rain and Heart Cramps” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Laupus Library will open the art exhibit “Eye Rain and Heart Cramps,” with a 4:30-6:30 p.m. opening reception on April 10 in the Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery on the fourth floor of the library. On display through June 1, the exhibit showcases a collection of paintings and mixed media artworks by April Holbrook, administrative support specialist for clinical financial services in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. “Art is my therapy,” said Holbrook. “I feel as if every soul on this earth is here to leave some mark on the world and I feel my purpose was to create things to make others feel like they are not alone.”...

Logo featuring the stylized white text ‘Visions in Wood’ above the smaller text ‘CARVED CREATIONS,’ both set against a dark brown background.
Oct 05, 2017
  • ECU Contributor

“Visions in Wood: Carved Creations” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Trujillo’s 57-piece exhibition reflects a lifetime of learning the art of carving and love for nature. Each piece represents a personal story of places he’s lived and seen....

Two views of a wooden side table with intricate floral carvings on the drawer and lower edge of the tabletop. The right view focuses on the corner, showing detailed textures and dovetail joints
Mar 01, 2017
  • ECU Contributor

“Early American Woodworking: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Wood” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Entitled, “Early American Woodworking: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Wood,” Chalovich will showcase a collection of 17th Century furniture carvings using wood from fallen trees. The exhibit is on display in the Laupus Library fourth-floor gallery beginning today, March 7, 2017, and will run through June 9, 2017. ...

A painting of a stylized bird with a red head, yellow beak, and black and white striped body against a beige background. The bird has a simple, cartoon-like appearance with bold colors and distinct lines, giving it a playful and graphic quality.
Sep 26, 2016
  • ECU Contributor

“Lemons for Lemonade” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Entitled, “Lemons for Lemonade,” Stroud will showcase a collection of acrylic paintings that capture the constructive use of the negative emotions felt in higher education and professional practice. The exhibit is on display in the Laupus Library fourth-floor gallery beginning September 27, 2016, and will run through December 9, 2016. ...

A serene image of a forest stream with smooth, flowing water surrounded by lush greenery and rocks. The dense foliage on both sides creates a tranquil and secluded atmosphere.
Mar 08, 2016
  • Michael Tucker

“Visions of Nature” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

This exhibit was on display from March 8 - June 1, 2016. About the Artist Steven Lichti currently works as an IT Specialist for the School of Dental Medicine. He...

A vibrant painting of a flower with large purple and blue petals against a yellow background.
Sep 29, 2015
  • Michael Tucker

“The Essence of Caring” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

This exhibit was on display from September 29 - December 14, 2015. About the Artists Debra Kosko, DNP (c), MN, FNP-BC Debra Kosko is a Clinical Associate Professor for the...

Photo of a swamp with green algae-covered water and dense trees on either side, creating a surreal, green-hued scene
Jan 26, 2015
  • Michael Tucker

“Roadside Attractions: Stop and Smell the Roses” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

A.J. Sours presents a collection of photography that captures the often overlooked beauty of nature. ...

A painting depicting a desert landscape with three prominent buttes under a vast sky. In the foreground, a barren tree leans to the right. The warm hues suggest sunrise or sunset.
Oct 21, 2014
  • Michael Tucker

“The Beauty of Realism” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Sheldon Downes, Ed.D., Retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, College of Allied Health Sciences, presents a 2014 Fall Semester exhibit as part of the Art...

Photo of two bald eagles in a confrontation by a calm body of water, with one eagle’s wings spread wide and the other with talons outstretched
Feb 04, 2014
  • Michael Tucker

“Downeast Bugs, Birds, and Butterflies: A Collection of Wildlife Photography” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Jerry Lotterhos, M.S.W., Retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, College of Allied Health Sciences (1972 - 2003), presents a 2014 Spring Semester exhibit as part...

A simple line drawing of a smiling character holding a paintbrush and palette, with the text ‘The Art of PORIES Reflections on Medicine, Science, & Academia’ above and to the right.
Oct 01, 2013
  • Michael Tucker

“The Art of Pories: Reflections on Medicine, Science, & Academia” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Dr. Walter J. Pories, Professor of Surgery, Biochemistry and Kinesiology and Director of the Metabolic Surgery Research Group at the Brody School of Medicine presents a 2013 Fall Semester exhibit...