Another New Acquisition @ QCC

Another amazing object that has been newly added to the QCC Art Gallery's permanent collection is the Malian Dogon house post pictured at left.

The Dogon are best known for their religious traditions, their mask dances, wooden sculpture and their architecture.

Dogon art revolves around religious values, ideals, and freedoms.  Their sculptures are not made to be seen publicly, and are commonly hidden from the public eye within the houses of families or in sanctuaries. The importance of secrecy is due to the symbolic meaning behind the pieces.

A toguna, or palaver hut, is a public building erected in the center of the village by the Dogon people in the West African country of Mali.

Togunas are built with a very low roof, with the express purpose of forcing visitors to sit rather than stand. They are used by the village elders to discuss problems of the community, but can also serve as a place for customary law.

A New Acquisition @ QCC

The Songye people are a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of the Congo. They're famed the world over for their skill as wood carvers. And this talent is never more prominently in evidence than in their carving of fetish figures like the one at left.

The figure is imbued with special power through the insertion of Bishimba, fetish material, placed in the hollow of the head or abdomen.The shaman, Nganga, may further enhance the figures power through the attachment of specially treated snakeskins, feathers, bracelets and necklaces.

The amazing example of this tradition pictured at left is currently on display on the second floor of the QCC Art Gallery, which is open to all for free.

It's part of new acquisitions of the gallery, and comes to us via the generosity of David and Bonnie Ross. Come explore the magic, mystery and religion of Africa when you visit.

Other Spaces: Registrar's Office

As we mentioned many time before, the QCC Art Gallery spreads its bounty in every nook and crany of the QCC Campus. Sometimes the art is non-descript and unimposing, but sometimes it is quite the opposite.

A case in point is depicted here. It is an African statue which towers 3 to 4 meters just outside the Registrar's Office...as if registering for classes was not intimidating enough already :)

Wulan's Universe

Wulan's work now hangs in the main gallery of the QCC Art Gallery.

Some stunning work by Wulan is now on display at the QCC Art Gallery.

Come in from the cold and give your senses a delight.

Wulan's Diptych, Universe, is one of the most impressive now on view.

Art, Compassion and Generosity

This sculpture is located just outside the A&D Department.

This amazing sculpture, garbed in the cold, pale blanket of the winter season should serve to remind us that we are privileged to have more than we need, but many are less fortunate.

Please consider a contribution to the newly established QCC Food Pantry.

Wulan's Ladies

Wulan's Grandmother

Visit the QCC Art Gallery to view the important ladies in Wulan's life.

Wulan's Mother

QCC Art Warmth

Getting a little too cold for you? Well, visit the QCC Art Gallery and discover the warmth within. 

Currently appearing at the QCC Art Gallery are the oil on linen stylings of Wulan in the main gallery and some impressive new acquisitions on the second floor.