The McNeese Department of Visual Arts is hosting a print exhibit titled “Worrier King” by artist Kurt Kemp Oct. 29-Nov. 14 in the Abercrombie Gallery in the Shearman Fine Arts Center. The opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, with a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The “Worrier King” is a series of elaborate prints embellished with hand-coloring and the use of chine colle. Kemp will also be exhibiting “The Drunken Boat,” which is a unique livre d'artiste, a portfolio of five hand-colored prints created to accompany the text by Arthur Rimbaud.

Kemp, a professor of studio arts-printmaking at Sonoma State University, describes his work as a cross between contemporary pop culture and late 19th century poetry, full of dark absurdity, twisted irony and a delight in the ridiculous.

In conjunction with the gallery exhibition Kemp will also conduct a chine colle workshop Thursday, Oct. 29, in Room 126 of the Shearman Fine Arts Center. All events are free to the public.

The Abercrombie Gallery, located in Room 125 of the Shearman Fine Arts Center, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, call the visual arts department at (337) 475-5060. Individuals requesting an accommodation to attend this exhibit or reception under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the McNeese visual arts department at least three business days in advance.