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Mohammed Murshed: A Celebration of UO Alumni Artists

Friday, February 7, 2025 7am to 11pm

+ 8 dates

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025 8am to 11pm
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025 10am to 9pm
  • Monday, February 10, 2025 7am to 11pm
  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7am to 11pm
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7am to 11pm
  • Thursday, February 13, 2025 7am to 11pm
  • Friday, February 14, 2025 7am to 11pm
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025 8am to 11pm

1395 University Street, Eugene, OR 97403

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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. 

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