'Dissonant Beauty' Art Exhibit at LBCC features photos by Cory Self

Stunning black and whites hang perfectly displayed on the east wall of the Calapooia Center Gallery, as a group gathers to see the first art exhibit of the winter term.

On Thursday, Feb. 2, the LBCC Art Department hosted the DIssonant Beauty Art Exhibit. Art students, fans, family and faculty gathered together to admire and support Cory Self with his first show of his own. 

Everyone in attendance was given the opportunity to meet both Cory Self and the Gallery Coordinator, Anne Magratten. They were asked about the art, their inspiration and the gallery itself. Warm brownies, bubbly apple cider and other refreshments were available as students were able to talk to the artist and take a look at Self's photos.


The show displayed photographs taken by Self over a span of a year. Each of the five photos were taken in color but later digitally manipulated into black and white, keeping with Self's "dark, unsettling" theme. He told his audience that he is inspired by movies and music and finds beauty in art that does not fit the classical standard or notion of what is beautiful. 

Enjoying the chance to talk to a fellow artist, Michael Bosch said to Self, "It's a rare occasion when you get to ask the artist about their work in person." The students and faculty were eager to discuss Self's photography and his process.

Anne Magratten said, "Cory's work is really successful... and this show is a great way for us to engage with the students."


Self, 33, is an art major here at LBCC and one of the student gallery coordinators. After graduating next term, he plans on attending OSU to pursue his bachelor's degree in fine arts and wants to later get his tattoo license.  Along with his love for photography, Self is skilled in many other art forms such as drawing, cartooning, and playing guitar.


The shows have been somewhat irregular so far but the Art Coordinators plan to start having monthly exhibits. To keep up to date with Art Gallery events visit linnbenton.edu/artgallery.

Every spring, the Art Gallery throws an annual Juried Art Student Exhibit where students who are either currently enrolled in an art class, or who have taken an art class in the past two years can submit art to be displayed

The Art Gallery is dedicated to showing the talent of emerging artists of LBCC.




At a Glance:

• Art Exhibit; Dissonant Beauty in the Calapooia Center Gallery
• The Calapooia Gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Submit art to artgallery@linnbenton.edu or call 541-917-4247
• Art Gallery Coordinator, Anne Magratten; magrata@linnbenton.edu for questions
• Student Gallery Coordinator/Artist/Photographer; Cory Self