Utica Junior College - Uticanite Yearbook (Utica, MS)

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ll ART SHOW tm. N., THE ART A painting is not necessarily an imitation of nature. Art is an outward expression of an artist's perceived reality and is, in a sense, an abstraction of the reality of Nature. Pablo Picasso arranged different views of a three- dimensional world in a simultaneous manner on a two- dimensional surface. Furthermore, Picasso flattened those recognizable three-dimensional forms, in a departure from his predecessors, to emphasize the two-dimensional quality of the canvas, and, in doing so, influenced every artist to follow. The paintings and sculpture of Wardell Jackson exhibit some of Picasso's ideas and influence through his use of the overlapping planes, forms, and simultaneous perspective. A careful study of Wardell's work indicates a growing and progressive concern with similar thoughts of Picasso. A consideration of the color used in Wardell's paintings, however, shows a movement from a subtle use to one that is more dramatic and exciting. This dramatic color use is the inward reality of Wardell Jackson beginning to surface. Art is that use of the inner reality through color that marks Wardell Jackson a true artist. in---H 5-- T..-if rf , T15 23

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THE ARTISI' Wardell Jackson. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jackson of Port Gibson, Mississippi. began his art studies at Utica Junior College in 1980. After receiving the Associate of Arts Degree, Wardell continued his studies at Jackson State University. During his first year at Jackson State his talent was immediately recognized and acknowledged. He became the recipient of an art scholarship. Wardell has been recognized as a painter. In his hometown hangs a outdoor mural reflective of creative ingenuity. In his high school, Port Gibson High, hangs one of his paintings. Wardell is an active member of the Athenian Art Club and is a Dean's List Scholar. Wardell expresses his thanks to his family, friends, Mr. Micheal McCarty, Utica art instructor, Dr. Grace Hampton and Mr. Willie Cook of Jackson State. '77

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ATHLETIC BANQUET-THE NIGHT The theme for the Athletic Banquet was certainly fitting and proper for the occasionfThe Night the Stars Came Out. Awards were presented to those athletes who had excelled beyond the average. Coach Dave Whitney from Alcorn State University informed and entertained as featured speaker. Challenging all athletes. coach Whitney spoke on the importance of getting a good education. Competition is great and in order to be the best you must be able to reason logically, stated Whitney, vigorously. fini ! I r S -K T, ac. as 1 s l i 5 l Y 1 . i l e Y x, J W X E iv V al V' 1 t 5 ' ' 'L , 1 Eddie Hart receives trophy for the best defen- sive player in basketball. K 1 'Q' X . l si Earl Thomas receives trophy for the best defensive player in baseball. v Irv.