What: Short Notice: New Work from UNT Drawing & Painting, an exhibition of work by drawing and painting graduate students from the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas.

When: Sept. 10 (Saturday) – Oct. 22 (Saturday). The reception will run from 5:30 to 7p.m. Sept.12 (Monday).

Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic courthouse square.

Cost: Free

More information: Call 940-369-8257 or find more information, including directions, at UNT on the Square online.

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A new exhibition from University of North Texas art students will display works that go beyond the traditional drawing and painting.

Short Notice: New Work from UNT Drawing & Painting, featuring the work of eight MFA students from the College of Visual Arts and Design, will run Sept. 10 (Saturday) – Oct. 22 (Saturday) at UNT on the Square.

"You'll see different kinds of things," said Matthew Bourbon, associate professor and program coordinator of painting and drawing. "There are people in the show who would be more traditional but our program is one where there is a lot of flexibility."

One such case is graduate student Jieun Lim, a native of South Korea who explores the theme of healing in her work by combining sculpture and painting. She uses such materials as wire mesh, cable ties, fabric, acrylic, holi powder and spray paint that represent her emotions in coming to a new country.

She said the process of putting together those materials represent the "treatment" of her scars. The exhibition will feature what she calls "sculptural drawing," in which she uses charcoal and creates layers to create a three-dimensional shape.

"I underwent this revitalizing event while I created my work and these emotions are what led me to be intrigued by the process of healing," said Lim, who has a BFA from UNT in sculpture, as well as drawing and painting.

Jim Wilson, a McKinney-based architect who is pursuing a master's degree after painting in his free time all his life, also experiments with different materials for his works.

Many of his works are inspired by his family, so he uses paper from old books that his mother read to him and his grandparents' diaries for the painting, then layers it with other material, including paint and wood, before sanding it off.

One of his paintings is "Moonlight Sonata," a piece inspired by the Beethoven composition that his grandmother often played on the piano.

 "It's very, very layered," he said. "It's a glimpse into my little world. I hope people are intrigued by my work.  I hope it encourages them to dream and wonder and question things."

Other students whose work will be on display include Joanne Cervantes, Alison Jardine, Parisa Nozari, Jeremey Chavez, Kelsey Lampman, Susan Moore and Jamison L. LeBlanc.