Art, Design & Literature Articles

Spring 2024

Composer Reimagines a Classic for Bach Fest Project

Damien Geter is known for infusing his works with musical styles of the Black diaspora

Spring 2024

Playing and Paying Forward the Art and Traditions of Jazz

Video: Pianist Keith Brown fuels the dreams of students in UO's thriving jazz studies program

Autumn 2023

Literary Sisters: Two Years That Changed Our Culture

English professor’s new book captures pivotal moment for Black feminist writing

Autumn 2023

Making Waves with Multisensory Experiences

Faculty member Jon Bellona creates new sounds and perspectives through sonic experimentation

Summer 2023 Duck Life

Taking the Reins, Budding Designers Gain Experience

Portland-based product design students drew inspiration from projects to improve horse-centered therapy

Winter 2023

Eye for Architecture

Prize-winning photography became a second calling for Michael Wilkes, a College of Design alumnus and devoted Duck

Winter 2023

Mat Johnson Gains Visibility with Invisible Things

With his latest novel, the UO faculty member is getting critical notice while inspiring his creative writing students

Autumn 2022

Beyond Amazing: Learning from 60 Years of Spider-Man

Professor of English Ben Saunders curates a 2022 exhibition at San Diego's Comic-Con Museum

Spring 2022

Mystery Canvas Ties Famed Painter to UO Days

Physics professor and art expert Richard Taylor recounts the story of "a true great of American art" who taught briefly at the UO