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On view Thursday, Oct. 3–Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 in the Beeler Gallery Project Space at Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave.

Opening reception 5–6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3

About Tracing Echoes
Responding to their summer 2023 residency in New York City, artists and CCAD faculty members Julie Abijanac and Kelly Malec-Kosak have created a series of artworks that integrate drawing, fiber, painting, jewelry, and found objects, capturing the essence of their experiences while reflecting on the personal and collective histories shaping our understanding of place. The residency, which saw the duo visit a number of galleries and museums, also inspired them to embrace the repurposing of everyday materials, and to experiment with vibrant hues, unexpected textures, and playful mark-making to convey the emotional impact of the gallery experiences. With Tracing Echoes, Abijanac and Malec-Kosak strive to share the sense of discovery and connection they experienced in New York, inviting viewers to interact with their art and explore their own perspectives within the artists’ ongoing exploration.

About the artists
Professor Julie Abijanac (Fine Arts, 1992) chairs both the Master of Fine Arts degree and the undergraduate Fine Arts program at CCAD. Follow Abijanac—and learn more about her work—on Instagram and Facebook.

Professor Kelly Malec-Kosak is Associate Dean of Visual Arts at CCAD and a member of the college’s Fine Arts faculty. Follow Malec-Kosak—and learn more about her work—on Instagram and on her website, malec-kosak.com.

Also on view at Beeler Gallery
FotoFocus Biennial: I Was Here is on view through Saturday, Nov. 2, in Beeler Gallery’s main gallery space.


Visitor info
Beeler Gallery, located on the ground floor of CCAD’s Joseph V. Canzani Center, is open 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday. Parking and admission are free.

Our partners
Overall support for Beeler Gallery is provided by Greater Columbus Arts Council and Ohio Arts Council.

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