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end quote Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
April 8 – May 21, 2023
Brianne Anderson, Magic Wand, 2022. Oil on wood, 30 x 24 in. Courtesy of the artist.
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Exhibition Overview
“The studio isn’t just a place to create, it is a refuge within a refuge, a place where externally mandated compromises can be temporarily minimized so that individual world building can be prioritized. Enlightenment doesn’t come from the university, it comes from the experience of self and our relationships.â€
—Zoë Charlton
This exhibition punctuates the end of eight artists’ time together in DC. Having met in the aftermath of COVID-19, their introduction offered an exciting opportunity to reconnect with the community, exchange ideas about the contemporary world, and grow their artistic practices. The artists use diverse media to explore several themes including community, self, nature, and desire. While end quote may imply conclusion, it also signals the beginning of new chapters of creation and collaboration.
Artists
- Brianne Anderson
- Jarrett Arnold
- Naomi Le
- Martina Loncar
- Taylor Scantling
- Josh Evans Tetzlaff
- Yulu Wen
- Jiazi Yin
Jarrett Arnold, Self portrait- finding flaws, 2023. Mixed media, 14 x 11 in. Courtesy of the artist.
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Martina Loncar, It all came down with a crash (detail), 2023. Lithographic crayon on mixed-media collage, 22 x 8 in. Courtesy of the artist.
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Naomi Le, Untitled, 2023. Performance. Courtesy of the artist.
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Taylor Scantling, Going Outside the Box You Created, 2022. Print, 24 x 18 in. Courtesy of the artist.
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Josh Evans Tetzlaff, push & pull, 2022. Oil on acrylic, 34 x 28 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Yulu Wen, Tranquil, 2023. Watercolor on paper, 16 x 120 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Jiazi Yin, Untitled, 2023. Cyanotype on paper, 48 x 36 in. Courtesy of the artist.
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