UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery Spring 2025 Exhibition

The Foundation Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is pleased to announce Unconformities, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Leslie Smith. The exhibition will run from April 1 to April 29, showcasing a collection of drawings, prints, and books that explore historical narratives and reimagine their relevance in the present.

Leslie Smith, the current Printmaking Artist-in-Residence at UW-Parkside, employs historical primary sources as a foundation for her artistic practice. By engaging with these materials, she uncovers distant yet familiar thought patterns, experiences, and emotions. Through her work, she questions the narratives we inherit and suggests new possibilities for understanding and interpretation.

Artist Talk & Reception

On April 16, visitors will have the opportunity to hear from the artist during the Leslie Smith Visiting Artist Talk at 2 p.m. in Bedford Hall at the RITA, followed by a Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Foundation Gallery.

Biography

Leslie Smith holds an MFA in Book Arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book, an MLS in Library Science, and an MA in Spanish and Latin American Literature from UNC Chapel Hill. Her work investigates the ways historical records shape contemporary thought, inviting viewers to reconsider and relate to these narratives in new ways.

The Foundation Gallery’s Hours are Tuesday through  Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://www.uwp.edu/therita/artgalleries.cfm or contact Mathis Gallery at matthes@uwp.edu.

Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region’s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. Located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, UW-Parkside offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.

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