The Curatorial Project
Our interconnected world demands that every story is told with the
inclusion of narratives of many.
J.J. Lankes’ American story is no different.
As a whole, Carving Deep: J.J. Lankes’ American Story strives to portray
an accurate and complete picture of Lankes’ life’s work, and the vast
array of Lankes’ prints displayed together demonstrates his true mastery of the
material.
The Craft of Woodcutting
"I think I am the first in this country to put out black and white woodcut prints as prints not as illustrations or advertising matter."
Literary Connections
"I have been reading much poetry lately, too much in fact"
Triptych of Tales
"Creation-that is the slogan of the gods, and for those who fail-oblivian."
Constructing the Colonial
"What is the best way with which to summon back the past of Virginia?"
Professor Cristina Stancioiu introduces the Curatorial Project student presentations at the opening reception in the Andrews Gallery
The W&M Appalachian Music Quartet performing at the Curatorial Project opening reception.
Curatorial student, Lynn Trott, demonstrating the real process of woodcutting and printing
Woodcutting and printing tools
Under the direction of Professor Cristina Stancioiu, Carving Deep: J.J. Lankes' American Story was curated by:
Madeline Dort, Olivia Gebreamlak, Daniel Kalish, Sandy Kelso, Isabella Kershner, Sophia Kim, Jessica Lightfoot,
Lorelei Peterson, Faith Ronquest,Isabel Schreur, Lynn Trott, Sophie Vandevander, Anna Wershbale, and Heidi Zmick.
The Curatorial Project 2022 Exhibition was made possible by the
Department of Art & Art History, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, and Special Collections Research Center at
William & Mary Libraries.
We would also like to thank Melissa Parris, Welford Taylor, Laura Fogarty,
Jennie Davy, Mike Bloom, and Steve Prince for aiding us in the curatorial
process.
