School of Art

Make Life Still

June 13 – 23, 2017  |  2017 MFA Thesis Exhibitions

Hassan Kamali Jamil

Alternate Reality is a self-portrait series that examines the human connection to nature through psychoanalytic and symbolic imagery.

  • Oral Exam: June 14, 10:00 AM, School of Art Gallery

Lori Lofgren

Duality explores emotional responses to light and shadow using sculptures and large-scale photographic counterparts to represent moments of unease.

  • Oral Exam: June 14, 2:00 PM, School of Art Gallery

Kelley Morrell

Wāst documents a year-long weight-loss journey through plaster body casts, reflecting on themes of accumulation, loss, and identity.

  • Oral Exam: June 16, 2:30 PM, School of Art Gallery

A gallery space featuring a suspended installation of sculpted torso forms in a semicircular arrangement, illuminated to cast dramatic shadows, alongside two colourful paintings on the adjacent wall.
A close-up view of two vibrant, narrative-driven paintings depicting figures in idyllic, nature-inspired settings, framed with ornate details.
A close-up of a gallery wall featuring black-and-white photographic prints and minimalist wall-mounted sculptural boxes with small openings.
View through a peephole, creating a vignette effect around the central subject. The hose is coiled neatly on a white background, with the shrub slightly illuminated.
A wide gallery view showcasing various artworks, including paintings, photographs, and sculptural wall pieces, with natural light streaming through a glass door in the background.
A composition of four framed works featuring detailed, warm-toned illustrations with figures and landscapes, arranged in a balanced grid on the gallery wall.
A close-up view of a suspended installation of cast torso forms, highlighting their textured surfaces and shadow play in the gallery lighting.
A wide-angle shot of a gallery showcasing several large, vibrant paintings with intricate imagery, alongside smaller framed works, creating a cohesive and inviting layout.
One image features an illuminated exterior door with a book on the step, and the other depicts an interior scene with construction materials and a pink plastic sheeting backdrop. Two small white boxes are mounted on the wall beside each photograph.
A video installation showing hands manipulating a blue knitted structure displayed on a mounted screen, with framed artworks hanging along the gallery wall.
A dynamic perspective of the suspended torso installation, with the forms casting dramatic shadows on the floor and complementing the surrounding artwork in the gallery.
A vibrant collection of paintings displayed on a gallery wall, depicting detailed scenes and figures with lush, warm colour palettes.

Reception: June 16, 2017  |  6:30–8:30 PM