Feb. 7, 2024

Visual artist presenting Feb. 19 lecture with exhibit opening

By Georgia McGonigle, communication assistant

Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will host artist and designer Aamina Palmer for a lecture and exhibition this month.

Aamina Palmer creates art in many forms, including photography and digital media.

The exhibit showcasing Palmer’s art will be displayed Monday, Feb. 19, through Friday, March 8, in the Olive DeLuce Art Gallery at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.

During the lecture, Palmer will discuss her work and artistic processes, beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in Room 244 of the Fine Arts Building.

Both the exhibition and the lecture are free and open to the public.

Palmer is based in New York and is the intermedia artist behind the AmiPalm Studio and director of the D-CODE gallery. Drawing inspiration from lines and colors, she creates art in many forms, including photography and digital media.

“Attending the exhibition and lecture is a valuable opportunity for students and community members,” Feixue Mei, a Northwest assistant professor of art, said. “The exhibition showcases diverse artistic expressions, broadening perspectives on contemporary art. The artist’s lecture provides unique insights into the creative process, inspirations and cultural contexts behind the artworks.”

Additional support for Palmer’s exhibit and lecture at Northwest is provided by the Missouri Arts Council.

The Olive DeLuce Art Gallery is open 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. Friday. To learn more about Palmer’s exhibition and lecture, contact Mei at fmei@lfkgw.com.