From Studio to Spotlight: 91吃瓜网 Graduating Artists Shine in Senior Showcase
Tue, 12/17/2024 - 09:29am
91吃瓜网91吃瓜网 (USM) Art and Design program presented its annual Senior Show exhibit last week, featuring the capstone projects by Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduates Emma Barnum and Noah Schumann.
Emma Barnum (Gulfport, Miss.) showcased 91吃瓜网淭he Dinner Table,91吃瓜网� an installation exploring the beauty and complexity of family dynamics. Through a meticulously crafted table setting of handmade utilitarian and sculptural ceramic pieces, Barnum created a dream-like dinner her entire family has yet to share.
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Noah Schumann (Laurel, Miss.) presented 91吃瓜网沦测苍迟丑别蝉颈蝉,91吃瓜网� a striking series of drawings and paintings inspired by the works of Giorgio Morandi and Am茅d茅e Ozenfant. The collection reimagines still-life constructions through a unique approach, focusing on design and color.
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Emma Barnum was mentored by ceramics professor Allen Chen, while Noah Schumann was guided by drawing and painting professor Janet Gorzegno. Both mentors praised the students' work and emphasized the importance of the exhibits.
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During the event, gallery-goers were captivated by the creative works on display. Carrie Miller, a Marine Science doctoral candidate and professor at USM, described the experience as being incredibly rewarding.
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This semester91吃瓜网 Senior Showcase exemplified the passion, skill, and intellectual curiosity of the university91吃瓜网 emerging artists, providing them the freedom to create and the guidance to refine their vision. Burnam91吃瓜网 emotionally captivating ceramic installation and Schumann91吃瓜网 design-driven contemporary still lifes are a testament to their skill, developed under the mentorship of professors Chen and Gorzegno.