Schnormeier Gallery hosting Retro by Riggleman

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibit, Retro, showcasing a wide range of artwork from artist Jeremie Riggleman. The exhibition will be held at Schnormeier Gallery from January 9 to March 14. The gallery will be closed February 24 through March 7 for MVNU’s spring break.

Retro features the progression of Riggleman’s work as he addresses themes of place and culture. From playfully elevated lawn art pulled from the Midwest landscape to photographs of St. Simons Island in Georgia, Riggleman manipulates his images to develop narratives and evoke memories that question how we perceive the world around us. Through the exploration of color and texture, Riggleman invites curiosity into his studio practice.

Visitors are invited to join a special gallery talk with Riggleman on February 13 at 6 p.m., followed by a reception until 8 p.m. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with the artist and gain insights into his creative process and the themes behind his work.

About Jeremie Riggleman
Born in Michigan, Jeremie D. Riggleman is an artist and art educator based in Indiana.  Largely, his life has been spent in the Midwest United States, although much of his visual aesthetic was shaped while living in the Los Angeles area. Riggleman holds a BA in studio art from Bethel University (Mishawaka, IN) and a MFA in visual art from Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA). He has participated in solo and group exhibitions at the Museum of Art and History (Lancaster, CA), Coagula Curatorial (Los Angeles, CA), il Palazzo della Provincia di Frosinone (Frosinone, Italy), Oceanside Museum of Art (CA), Riverside Art Museum (CA), Westmont College (Santa Barbara, CA), Concordia University, Irvine (CA), and Gallery 825, (West Hollywood, CA, Los Angeles Art Association).  His art has been collected by numerous public and private parties, including the late Carrie Fisher.

About Schnormeier Gallery
Located at 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon, on the first floor of MVNU’s Buchwald Center, Schnormeier Gallery is dedicated to showcasing diverse artistic expressions. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome to experience the transformative power of art in this vibrant community space. For more information, contact the Schnormeier Gallery at artgallery@mvnu.edu.