COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Union Gallery at the University of Maryland presents AFTERIMAGES, an exhibition of the work of two young artists originally from Maryland. The exhibition, curated by Amy Boone-Johnson, runs from July 12 - August 13, 2008, with a reception on July 12, 5-7 PM.

The concept of AFTERIMAGES is based on the artists' exploration of their childhood memories. The exhibition blurs the line between fantasy and reality with sculptures and paintings that reflect the artists’ personal experiences. It is the debut show for curator Amy Boone-Johnson, who only just graduated from the University of Maryland. Created and presented by young, local talent, AFTERIMAGES is a fresh take on art and a truly unique experience.

Artist Casey Jonhnson is a recent graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. His colorful sculptures, made entirely of wood, are inspired by actual memories mixed with youthful imagination. The goal of his work in this exhibition is to fill incomplete memories from his past and tell a story through each sculpture.

Artist Shelly Voorhees received her Fine Arts Degree from the Maryland College of Art and Design in Silver Spring, MD and lives and works in both Maryland and Vermont. Her recent portraits are of women who display a strong, yet delicate nature. She takes real images and alters them to convey different layers of identity and how people evolve over time.

AFTERIMAGES will be on display in the Union Gallery, located on the first floor of the Stamp Student Union on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Summer gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The Union Gallery is supported in part by the Prince George’s Arts Council and Pepsi Enhancement Funds.