BFA II Exit Show: Fabric Design, Printmaking and Graphic Design

Tonight was Lamar Dodd School of Art’s second Bachelor of Fine Arts Exit Show of the semester. This Exit Show featured work by students who are graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis on Fabric Design, Printmaking, and Graphic Design. Although the opening reception for the gallery was tonight, the art will displayed in the school until December 13th.

Student’s work in Fabric Design: Lexie Bryant, Amelia Johnson, Tressa Linzy, Aimee McLaughlin, Sofi Mitchell and Alice Serres.

Student’s work in Graphic Design: Bianka Avant, Sam Gray, Megan Joyce, Drue McCurdy, Richard Morgan, Tin Nguyen, Sue Nunez, Caroline O’Kelley, Stephanie Pendleton, Alex Petersson, Nicole Robinson, Olivia Scarborough, Bora Shehu and Shelby Teague.

KITTY WENT TO THE FARM: Created with: Cast Iron, Steel, Found Objects.

VIVANT: “The Vivant beer campaign will promote the use of growlers to influence the culture of recycling amongst a new generation of beer drinkers.” by: Bianka Avant

JOYRIDE: “The mission of Joyride is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle. We help cyclists explore varying landscapes for fitness, fun, and self-discovery while emphasizing the joys and motivations of biking for a lifetime.” -by: Bora Shehu

MIND REALMS: Created with: Rust dyes on hand felted wool and silks “Exploration of interior and exterior self through materials based on Asian landscapes. -by: Alice Serres

THREADS: “Threads is an organization that fosters ethical fashion consumption by promoting awareness of issues pertinent by promoting awareness of issues pertinent to textile and retail clothing industries, such as the use of banned pesticides and employment of sweatshop labor.” -by: Sam Gray 

Student Justine Venick admires Shelby Teague’s interactive art. CURE ALZHEIMER’S FUND: “Every 70 seconds, another American develops Alzheimer’s diseas. Worldwide, 35 million people have the disease, and if we do nothing that number will skrocket to 115 milion in 2050.” “The purpose of my design concept is to raise awareness of and raise funds for the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. CAF has a plan to end Alzheimer’s disease by 2020, but it needs donations for research and drug developement to realize this goal.Greg Stone takes time from printmaking for attendees to pose for a couple pictures with his artwork.    The Junk Man II. Created with: Letterpress, Screen Print, Lithography, and Etching