In So Many Presences

About

Every spring, the Western Gallery presents works by graduating students in Western’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program. This year-long studio art program is designed to guide budding artists, help them build their strengths, and propel them to independent careers in contemporary art.

They work with a facilitator and faculty advisors who challenge and support them in the effort of conceptualizing and articulating their artistic endeavors. Over the course of a year, the students develop projects and navigate the arduous process of fabricating new works.

Their ambitions and impressive abilities are richly displayed in the graduation exhibition. Though the works vary widely, there are interconnected themes of self-discovery, identity, place, domesticity, and storytelling.

Acknowledgements

A huge thank you to Cynthia Camlin, Lisa Turner, Ashley Mask, Pierre Gour, Jennifer Anable, Ryan Kelly, Seiko Purdue, Cara Jaye, Chris Vargas, Garth Amundson, Scott Kolbo, Doug Loewen, Allen Frost, Chris Casquilho, Julia Sapin, Jacqueline Witkowski, Christopher Bianco, Hafthor Yngvason, Zoë Fejeran, Jody Thompson, Noah Gray, Western's Research and Sponsored Programs grant committee, and our lovely and supportive friends and family!

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Living Paper (2024) by Iris Christensen