School of Art and Design students displayed high levels of conceptual ability and talent in the school’s capstone exhibition, which took place in the Wilson building on Monday evening, Nov. 28.
The exhibition featured artwork from students of various majors and concentrations including drawing and painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking.
Denise Hemerlein, a functional pottery artist, said the capstone has been a rewarding and collaborative experience.
“I usually make things like cups, bowls and mugs,” Hemerlein said. “I pulled myself out of my comfort zone for the capstone to express my poetry through sculptural vessels.”
Michelle Adams, a printmaking artist, said that her work is an appreciation for her family and the idea that death and hardship creates a stronger bond.
“The skulls symbolize death and hardship,” Adams said. “All three figures — my brother, me and my dad — are wearing shogun, princess and emperor royalty outfits to show that we are strong and important.”
Analog film photographer Ruben Alvarado said his black and white street photography focuses specifically on the relationship between the subject, the environment and how they influence one another.
“I’m pretty excited about finishing up the capstone exhibition,” Alvarado said. “I think we have a really great group this time around. Lots of photo majors, which usually doesn’t happen in the senior exhibition.”
Lindsey King, a printmaking artist, said she tends to make art based on themes and symbols of vanity.
“For this art work in particular, I tried exploring the impact of mobile usage and social media use in daily routines,” King said.
For those who could not attend the reception, the art will continue to display in the Wilson building until Dec. 11, 2016, Tuesday – Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
