At the 12th annual Senior Art Exhibition, Desiree Jenkins, senior psychology major, is presenting an oil painting of modern Renaissance art with women as the main subject.
“I wouldn’t have had this opportunity if I went to another school,” Jenkins said. “I’ve gotten such a wonderful opportunity to experience art on a professional level and live as an artist through my teachers.”
The exhibition is hosted by the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts and displays the work of 10 graduating students. The exhibit is on display until March 8 at Gallery 217 in the UC.
The art displayed includes original pieces such as digital artwork, photographs, paintings and sculptures.
Nicholas Waguespack, senior art and design major and gallery manager of Gallery 217, said the exhibition differs from others by being curated by the seniors themselves.
“This exhibition is a farewell to graduating seniors and their time at NSU, highlighting their best artwork,” said Waguespack. “This exhibition specifically is more of a collaborative effort between all of the seniors. It’s not just me making the decisions, it’s us as a group.”
Tristen Trivett, senior art and design major, also has art in the exhibition. Trivett’s art is showcased through different mediums, including painting, sculpting and an assemblage using nails, wood and found materials.
Trivett’s work is a culmination of art mediums used while being an art student.
“Each piece has its own conversation,” said Trivett. “I’ve been summarizing the work I’m interested in and made so far, but there is a kind of dialogue throughout my work that comes from my process of making my art and it’s inspired by the subconscious and the mystical.”
Students can go see Jenkins’, Waguespack’s, Trivett’s and other seniors’ art now in Gallery 217 until March 8.
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