SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College (SSC) Art & Design Department is presenting an exhibition of work by artist Jewlya Sturtevant entitled “How to Turn into a Frog” in the Lee E. Dulgar Gallery on the first floor of the Main Campus. Her work is available for viewing from March 13 through April 20, 2023. A closing reception will be held on April 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Jewlya Sturtevant is a contemporary American artist working in northwest Indiana. She creates work known for its visceral and surrealist approach to depicting the figure. Her work addresses themes relating to the political and cultural phenomena of the female. Her practice began six years ago and includes painting, drawing, and sculpture. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Indiana University (IU) in 2022. One of her paintings remains in the permanent collection at the IU Northwest campus in Gary, Indiana.
The public is welcome to visit the art exhibition and reception at no charge. Masks and social distancing are optional. The SSC Dulgar Gallery is open Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All SSC art galleries are closed on weekends and college holidays. For more information, contact Eric Tucker at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2300, or email etucker@ssc.edu. The SSC Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.