Clarke University is welcoming students back to campus with a new exhibit in the Quigley Art Gallery. The collection entitled, ‘On the Path of Love’ is the work of Christopher Schulte, a mixed-media artist based out of St. Louis, Missouri.
Christopher drew inspiration for the works from the words of the great philosopher Rumi, who said, “We are neither masters nor owners of our lives. We are only a brush in the hand of the master painter.” For Christopher, this translates into an exploration of the freedoms and passions of life through organic materials.
His installment consists of 30 panels of organza treated in the Shibori method. This involves folding, ironing, and blocking the material with cotton cords. Each panel is then boiled in soda ash, turning the exposed areas to silk and creating unique textured patterns. Next, Christopher worked with as many as six colors of dye at the same time to create the final, vibrant display.
Christopher’s vision made its way to Clarke thanks to his connection with Assistant Professor of Art, Troy Aiken. The two have known each other since 2017 when they worked together at St. Louis Community College. Since then, they have striven to celebrate each other’s work and the work of fellow artists throughout the Midwest.
‘On the Path of Love’ will be on display until September 21. The exhibition will be open for viewing each week Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–4:30 PM and 1–4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free.
As part of his exhibition, Christopher also provided several scarves that were created using the Shibori method. They will be included in the Ceramics Club and Art + Design Program sale during Homecoming.
To learn more about this and upcoming events at Clarke, visit Clarke.edu/artsatclarke.
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