December 8, 2011

Photo Galleries: Poet Jayne Cortez and Artist Clifford Charles Work with Students

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South African artist Clifford Charles and poet and film director Jayne Cortez visited campus last week for a series of student workshops, poetry readings, and lectures. Their residencies were made possible by Lafayette’s David L. Sr. and Helen J. Temple Visiting Artist Fund and the African studies program.

Clifford Charles

Artist Clifford Charles leads a workshop for art students at the Experimental Printmaking Institute.
Artist Clifford Charles leads a workshop for art students at the Experimental Printmaking Institute.
Artist Clifford Charles leads a workshop for art students at the Experimental Printmaking Institute.
Artist Clifford Charles leads a workshop for art students at the Experimental Printmaking Institute.
Rex Ahene, left, professor of economics and chair of African studies, talks with artist Clifford Charles.
Artist Clifford Charles leads a workshop for art students at the Experimental Printmaking Institute.
Nestor Gil, assistant professor of art, speaks with students.
Artist Mel Edwards, left; Nestor Gil, assistant professor of art; and Curlee Holton, Roth Professor of Art, discuss Clifford Charles' work.

Jayne Cortez

A student listens to poet Jayne Cortez.
Jayne Cortez talks about her poetry with students in the creative writing course taught by Elizabeth Rosen, visiting instructor of English.
Jayne Cortez, right, talks about her poetry with students in the creative writing course taught by Elizabeth Rosen, visiting instructor of English.
Jayne Cortez, right, talks about her poetry with students in the creative writing course taught by Elizabeth Rosen, visiting instructor of English.
Rex Ahene, professor of economics and chair of African studies, coordinated the Temple Visiting Artist events.
Jayne Cortez gives a poetry reading in Skillman Library.
Jayne Cortez gives a poetry reading in Skillman Library.
Jayne Cortez gives a poetry reading in Skillman Library.

The David L. Sr. and Helen J. Temple Visiting Artist Fund, established in 2000 by Trustee Emeritus Riley K. Temple ’71 in honor of his parents, is committed to the support and encouragement of the work of artists, curators, and art historians.

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