EMU McMIllan Gallery from February 3rd - March 15th

In 2019 the McMillan Gallery Team requisition UO Alumn Artist, Mohammed Murshed to create images of UO student artist alumni who had exhibited in our galleries. Mohammed described the process as “I painted portraits of them with their art; in the background of each portrait, I honored their work that was exhibited in one of the EMU’s two galleries: the McMillan Gallery and the Aperture Gallery.  I enjoyed the process of doing this because it was challenging due to researching what their artwork looks like, how they do it, and how they got there. They each have their own inspiring story, and it was an honor to paint them.” Student and alumni artists featured in this exhibit include Mohamed Murshed (self-portrait), Ugo Akabike, Daniela Cardenas-Riumallo, Elexus Greene, Polly Irungu, J.Jackson, Jenny Kroik, Meerah Powell, Grace Kwon, Anne Magratten, Sophie Navarro, Sergio B. Sanchez, Allison Shukis, Mary Vertulfo, and Andrew Young. 

Artist Bio: 

My name is Mohammed Murshed. I am a Yemeni American visual artist currently based in Portland, Oregon. I graduated with an MA from the University of Oregon Art and Technology Department and an MFA in Visual Studies from Pacific Northwest College of Art. My artistic practice spans a wide range of mediums, including painting, textiles, sculpture, video, sound, computer programming, writing, poetry, and video games. The primary focus of my work is to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, exploring its roots and presenting this narrative through a didactic lens. I incorporate historical and archaeological evidence, such as Carbon Dating, to convey facts using the scientific method. This approach helps to dispel misconceptions and romanticized versions of historical events, which have been passed down through oral traditions, literature, and folklore. Rather than relying solely on ingrained traditions, I aim to share my personal experiences growing up in Yemen and my journey as an immigrant to the United States due to the ongoing war. I consider myself fortunate to have escaped the conflict in time, but many of my family members remain in Yemen, living amid destruction and uncertainty. In my artistic exploration, I challenge myself to experiment with new approaches. Textiles play a significant role in my work, serving as a medium through which I examine cultural and gender inequalities in Yemen. Patterns and colors are central to my artistic process, as they have been integral to human civilization since its inception. By integrating these elements into my work, I strive to convey their cultural significance and create a deeper understanding of the patterns that define our shared history. 

Strengthen social and family connection while learning about Oregon’s history with a night at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Dinner and activities for all ages provided. This event is free and open to all graduate students and their chosen families.

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EMU McMIllan Gallery from February 3rd - March 15th

In 2019 the McMillan Gallery Team requisition UO Alumn Artist, Mohammed Murshed to create images of UO student artist alumni who had exhibited in our galleries. Mohammed described the process as “I painted portraits of them with their art; in the background of each portrait, I honored their work that was exhibited in one of the EMU’s two galleries: the McMillan Gallery and the Aperture Gallery.  I enjoyed the process of doing this because it was challenging due to researching what their artwork looks like, how they do it, and how they got there. They each have their own inspiring story, and it was an honor to paint them.” Student and alumni artists featured in this exhibit include Mohamed Murshed (self-portrait), Ugo Akabike, Daniela Cardenas-Riumallo, Elexus Greene, Polly Irungu, J.Jackson, Jenny Kroik, Meerah Powell, Grace Kwon, Anne Magratten, Sophie Navarro, Sergio B. Sanchez, Allison Shukis, Mary Vertulfo, and Andrew Young. 

Artist Bio: 

My name is Mohammed Murshed. I am a Yemeni American visual artist currently based in Portland, Oregon. I graduated with an MA from the University of Oregon Art and Technology Department and an MFA in Visual Studies from Pacific Northwest College of Art. My artistic practice spans a wide range of mediums, including painting, textiles, sculpture, video, sound, computer programming, writing, poetry, and video games. The primary focus of my work is to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, exploring its roots and presenting this narrative through a didactic lens. I incorporate historical and archaeological evidence, such as Carbon Dating, to convey facts using the scientific method. This approach helps to dispel misconceptions and romanticized versions of historical events, which have been passed down through oral traditions, literature, and folklore. Rather than relying solely on ingrained traditions, I aim to share my personal experiences growing up in Yemen and my journey as an immigrant to the United States due to the ongoing war. I consider myself fortunate to have escaped the conflict in time, but many of my family members remain in Yemen, living amid destruction and uncertainty. In my artistic exploration, I challenge myself to experiment with new approaches. Textiles play a significant role in my work, serving as a medium through which I examine cultural and gender inequalities in Yemen. Patterns and colors are central to my artistic process, as they have been integral to human civilization since its inception. By integrating these elements into my work, I strive to convey their cultural significance and create a deeper understanding of the patterns that define our shared history. 

Swing by the Lease Crutcher Lewis room in the EMU to get free, confidential rapid testing for HIV, HEP C, and Syphilis with just a finger poke🩸They also provide safer sex supplies, a needle exchange and HRT injection supplies💉, Narcan education and distribution, and other harm reduction supplies!

Open to UO students, faculty and staff!

Lecture and Q&A: 4:30-6:00 pm, Knight Library, Browsing Room

Reception: 6:00-7:30 pm, Knight Library, Special Collections and University Archives

Free and open to the community. The Knight Library is located at 1501 Kincaid Street, Eugene.

Joe Whittle (Caddo) is a photographer and creator of LANDBACK: RETURNING PUBLIC LANDS TO NATIVE AMERICANS, a four-part photojournalism project documenting the Landback Movement that explores compelling reasons why federal lands should be returned to Native Americans.  Joe will give an artist's talk about the work, followed by a panel conversation with Kanim Moses-Conner (Nez Perce), great-great-great grandnephew of the legendary Chief Joseph and the subject of many of Whittle's photographs; Brian Bull (Nez Perce), School of Journalism and Communication, and Torsten Kjellstrand, School of Journalism and Communication.  The panel will be moderated by Marisol Peters (Karuk), co-director of UO’s Native American Student Union. 

Special Collections & University Archives is currently exhibiting several of Whittle’s photographs in an exhibition curated by student Marisol Peters, The Land We Have Always Known. 

This event is co-sponsored by The Oregon Humanities Center; the Division of Equity and Inclusion; Native American and Indigenous Studies; the School of Journalism and Communication; Special Collections and University Archives and UO Libraries.