At the opening reception for “The Holy Ellipsis…” spectators were treated to incredible displays of live art as Todd created two pieces in front of a crowd of over 100 patrons in the packed Roland Fine Arts Center lobby. In between Todd’s two live demonstrations, everyone was invited into the gallery where the full collection was on display. Guests enjoyed food and fellowship along while viewing the art.

Todd’s collection of work explores the visualization of the holiness and glory of God. Todd will tag his artwork with three dots (an ellipsis) to represent Isaiah’s vision of the Lord on his throne while seraphim circled Him crying out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

A 1997 alum from ��������, Todd is a multidisciplinary artist who creates art that is inspired by and helps express his faith as a Christian. He has taught graphic design at HLGU since 2020 and took the role of Marketing Coordinator at the University in 2022.

“It was wonderful to see everyone come out for the show,” Todd said. “HLGU staff, faculty, students, and community members alike came together for a night of art, fellowship, and food. I enjoyed being able to share my passion with everyone.”

All of the pieces from “The Holy Ellipsis…” will be on display in the Hagerman Art Gallery until mid-March. The next scheduled display will include art created by local area high school students.

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Todd is a multidisciplinary artist creating art that is inspired by and helps express his faith as a Christian. He is the Marketing coordinator and teaches graphic design at HLGU.

A gallery reception will be held February 3 at 4-7 p.m. in the Hagerman Gallery of the Roland Fine Arts Center at HLGU. There will be food, fellowship, and live art at the reception.

�������� University students and faculty had art pieces featured into the prestigious 28th Annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase at the Quincy Art Center in Quincy, Illinois.

HLGU students Faith Barrowclough, Amanda Finnerty, Emily Woodhurst, and Zach Woodhurst each had art featured in the show last weekend. HLGU Marketing Coordinator and Graphic Design Instructor Todd Damotte also had a piece featured.

“It was an honor for all of these students to have artwork accepted into their very first art show,” said HLGU Assistant Art Professor and Art Department Chair Tammy Emerson. “I am so proud, as they are not only wonderful artists, but amazing people in Christ as well.”

Faith Barrowclough’s acrylic piece is called In the Grove. Amanda Finnerty submitted a piece called New Life, drawn in pencil. Emily Woodhurst had two pieces: a colored pencil piece titled Myths and Legends and a mixed media piece called Spies. Zach Woodhurst featured a graphite and charcoal piece called Capturing a Moonlit Sunflower. Finally, Mr. Damotte’s mixed media piece is called Tree of Life.

These six pieces were among only 100 selected works of art from the local area to be featured in this show.

The art will be on display at the Quincy Art Center at 1515 Jersey St. in Quincy, IL until Saturday, January 7. The Art Center exhibits are free and open to the public Wednesday—Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.