Westminster College Student to Present Senior Art Exhibit

Senior Kristy Hartley, a Westminster College art major who specialized in visual communications, will present her senior art show Nov. 30-Dec. 15 at the Westminster College Art Gallery. Hours for the gallery are Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. noon-9 p.m.

"I'm majoring in visual communications, but it's typically referred to as graphic design," said Hartley. "As a graphic designer, I use computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Quark Xpress to create layouts and design specific materials for clients."

"My theme for my show is packaging design.' It consists of 11 packaging design projects, and is accompanied by containers that I chose to redesign," continued Hartley. "I redesigned a McDonald's Happy Meal box with a theme of the summer movie Atlantis. I also improved the design of the Dixie Cup box to be more children friendly. This was my most difficult project because I had to draw Toy Story II characters on my computer."

Hartley will give a gallery talk Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the gallery lobby.

"My talk will not only be about the process of designing packages, but I will also include other aspects of my work, including magazine ads, logos, color pencil renderings, and photography," said Hartley. "I have also included a comment box on specific works, so that I can have audience feedback."

The show is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Hartley at (724) 946-6785 or e-mail hartlekj@westminster.edu.

Hartley is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hartley, 45 Hartley Lane, Lewistown, and is a graduate of Indian Valley High School.