This exhibition is designed to celebrate the creative accomplishments of emerging undergraduate art majors in the region, and showcase the diverse approaches to art making found within neighboring institutions in Michigan and Ohio. All media and approaches are welcome! Those selected to participate will represent student excellence and highlight the unique voice of a new class of young artists as they prepare to transition into their professional careers or an advanced degree program.
Abstraction/Pattern
Sheila Babbitt, Grand Valley State University
Donna Beauregard, University of Toledo
Audrey Bishop, Kent State University
Devin Dollison, Kent State Univeristy
Kate Donoghue, University of Michigan
Emily Fenner, Bowling Green State University
Lindsay Haynes, University of Toledo
Seneca Kuchar, Cleveland Institute of Art
Rose Mansel-Pleydell, University of Toledo
Sarah Sanders, Hope College
Saloni Parekh, Kent State University
Abigail Wallar, Hope College
Chelsea Whelham, Western Michigan University
Tara Yarzand, University of Toledo
Design
Nicole Buchanan, Columbus College of Art & Design
Ian Darling, Marietta College
Megan Diamond, Bowling Green State University
Lindsay Haynes, University of Toledo
Lydia Hershauer, Central Michigan University
Juliet Mandell, University of Michigan
Figure/Representation
Emma Baehrens, Cleveland Institute of Art
Lauren Batdorff, Michigan State University
Ji Woo Choi, Columbus College of Art & Design
Liliana Dolciato, Bowling Green State Univeristy
Kate Donoghue, University of Michigan
Justin Dooley, Eastern Michigan University
Britton Farrell, Wayne State University
Olivia Feldman, Western Michigan University
Sydney Kay, Cleveland Institute of Art
Haily Kirchner, Bowling Green State University
Gillian Kuhn, Andrews University
Nicholas Lee, Kent State University
Max McMillen, Cleveland Institute of Art
Leasia Posey, Western Michigan University
Mac Realo, University of Michigan
Hailey Rode, Bowling Green State University
Miku Saeki, Columbus College of Art & Design
Samantha Schneider, Cleveland Institute of Art
Scarlet Sevits, Bowling Green State University
Shruti Shankar, Denison University
Bekah Shininger, Bowling Green State University
Jane Sullivan, University of Toledo
Chalara Sutton, Albion College
Genevieve Wagner, Ohio State University
Heidi Yacoubian, Hillsdale College
Landscape
Holly Barrett, Ohio University
Emily Bartlett, University of Michigan
XiaoYu Che, University of Michigan
Emily Fenner, Bowling Green State University
Caroline Greb, Hillsdale College
Shaquille Hall, Northern Michigan University
Juan Marco, University of Michigan
Phoebe Moll, Michigan State University
Rebecca Reeder, Eastern Michigan University
Olivia White, Siena Heights University
Objects/Still Life
Nalani Duarte, University of Michigan
Kathryn Henry, Hope College
Sydney Kay, Cleveland Institute of Art
Seneca Kuchar, Cleveland Institute of Art
Rose Mansel-Pleydell, University of Toledo
Abigail Venlet, Hope College
Cayleigh Walton, Marietta College
Heidi Yacoubian, Hillsdale College
Sculpture/Object
Holly Barrett, Ohio University
Katie Botterman, Ohio University
Sage Byham, Cleveland Institute of Art
Noah Caspar, University of Michigan
Eric LaRoche, Bowling Green State University
Ming In Lau, Columbus College of Art & Design
Jamey Limbers, Aquinas College
Rozlin Opolka, Western Michigan University
Abigail Wallar, Hope College
Kayla Weinman, University of Akron
Time/Video
Michaela Bunger, Hope College
Timothy Embertson, Hope College
Eric LaRoche, Bowling Green State University
Miku Saeki, Columbus College of Art & Design
Abstraction/Pattern
Sheila Babbitt, "Virus", Digital photography, 19.69 x 13.17 in., Grand Valley State University
Donna Beauregard, "Topography of Decay II", Charcoal on Japanese unryu paper, 36.5 x 25 in., University of Toledo
Audrey Bishop, "On the Porch", Intaglio on BFK Rives, 10 x 10 in., Kent State University
Devin Dollison, "Minor Butterflies", Acrylic on panel, 20 x 24 in., Kent State University
Devin Dollison, "Not Alone", Acrylic on panel, 36 x 48 in., Kent State University
Kate Donoghue, "Anonymous Reconnections", oil on canvas, 60 x 72 in., University of Michigan
Emily Fenner, "CMYK Circle 1", Screen print, 12 x 12 in., Bowling Green State University
Lindsay Haynes, "Picking", Yarn pom-poms on cork board, 35 x 23 in., University of Toledo
Seneca Kuchar, "Untitled (Carburator No. 3)", oil paint on mylar, 10.5 x 12 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Seneca Kuchar, "Untitled (Carburetor No. 1)", oil paint on polyurethane coated panel, 36 x 40 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Rose Mansel-Pleydell, "Untitled Blue Pattern", inkjet cotton fabric and oil on wood panel, 44 x 44 in., University of Toledo
Saloni Parekh, "Angorious", acrylic on canvas, 31.5 x 63 in., Kent State University
Sarah Sanders, "Be Mine", oil paint on canvas, 6ft x 5ft, Hope College
Abigail Wallar, "Plastic Earth", inkjet print, 24 x 36 & 24 x 30 in., Hope College
Chelsea Whelham, "BRIDS OF PREY", acrylic paint on canvas, 14 x 12 in., Western Michigan University
Tara Yarzand, "Variations on Fingerprint Pomegranate III", serigraphy, acrylic, fingerprints, transfer on paper, 24 x 18 in., University of Toledo
Design
Nicole Buchanan, "Blooming Dahlia," copper, nickel, patina, cotton thread, 3 x 7 in., Columbus College of Art & Design
Ian Darling, "Urban Nature Postage", Adobe Illustrator, 11 x 8.5 x 1 in., Marietta College
Megan Diamond, "Plastic Veins", jewelry, 1.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 in., Bowling Green State University
Lindsay Haynes, "Pure Imagination", Polyurethane foam, acrylic & oil paint, play-doh, 12 x 12 in., University of Toledo
Lydia Hershauer, "Mixed Signals", letterpress with acrylic, 12 x 12 in., Central Michigan University
Juliet Mandell, "Camping Catan", hardwood, recycled wood filament, 18 x 18 x 14 in., University of Michigan
Figure/Representation
Emma Baehrens, "On Hunger", Sculpture, 12x4x4 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Lauren Batdorff, "A Pretty Blouse", Women's clothing, feathers, brushed yarn, Michigan State University
Ji Woo Choi, "DREAM OF COLOR", acrylic on canvas, 11x14 in., Columbus College of Art & Design
Liliana Dolciato, "+49", oil on canvas, 36.5 x 26 in., Bowling Green State University
Kate Donoghue, "The In-Between", oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in., University of Michigan
Justin Dooley, "Suburban Monotony", Photography, 18 x 24 in., Eastern Michigan University
Justin Dooley, "The Girl Who Smells Like Sunflowers", Photography, 18 x 27 in., Eastern Michigan University
Britton Farrell, "John Witherspoon", oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in., Wayne State University
Olivia Feldman, "Around the Corner", Digital, 11 x 16 in., Western Michigan University
Sydney Kay, "Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants", Digital inkjet print, 16 x 24 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Haily Kirchner, "Believers", oil on canvas, 42 x 72 in., Bowling Green State University
Gillian Kuhn, "Longing (II)", Photoshop, 11 x 8.5 in., Andrews University
Nicholas Lee, "The Cut in my Cultures", oil on canvas, 17 x 25 in., Kent State University
Nicholas Lee, "The embrace of the Cliche", oil on panel, 47 x 60 in., Kent State University
Max McMillen, "Untitled (Bathtime #1)", oil pastels on paper, 18 x 22 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Leasia Posey, "AJ", Photography, 18 x 24 in., Western Michigan University
Mac Realo, "What Am I Doing?", oil on canvas, 32 x 48 in., University of Michigan
Genevieve Wagner, "Jane Vs. Robert", Lithograph, 12 x 15 in., Ohio State University
Heidi Yacoubian, "Journey Through Generations (Portrait of my Grandfather)", oil painting, 36 x 24 in., Hillsdale College
Heidi Yacoubian, "Portrait of my Grandmother", oil painting, 24 x 18 in., Hillsdale College
Hailey Rode, "Communion", oil pastel, 6 x 6 x 1 in., Bowling Green State University
Hailey Rode, "Lounge", oil pastel, 6 x 6 x 1 in., Bowling Green State University
Miku Saeki, "Scab 1", pantyhose, beads, bra pad, threads, edible gelatin, 30 x 6 in., Columbus College of Art & Design
Samantha Schneider, "How to be Human", oil on canvas, 31.5 x 23 x 1.5 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Samantha Schneider, "Struggle to Breathe", oil on canvas, 36 x 60 x 3 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Scarlet Sevits, "Galatea", oil on canvas, 40 x 34 in., Bowling Green State University
Scarlet Sevits, "Self Portrait", oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in., Bowling Green State University
Shruti Shankar, "New Dimensions- Neither Here Nor There Pt. 1", mixed media: digital photo, drawing, fabric, henna, 24 x 36 in., Denison University
Bekah Shininger, "Beneath You're Beautiful", oil paint, 24 x 18 in., Bowling Green State University
Jane Sullivan, "Red Face 2", Etching, 12 x 21 in., University of Toledo
Chalara Sutton, "Holla If Ya Hear Me", oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in., Albion College
Landscape
Holly Barrett, "Generativity", Pen & ink on illustration board, 40 x 30 in., Ohio University
Emily Bartlett, "Intimate Expanse II", Photography, 16 x 20 in., University of Michigan
XiaoYu Che, "Virtual Escape", spray paint, watercolor, acrylic, 49 x 54 in., University of Michigan
Emily Fenner, "Unseen Trash", screen print, 20 x 20 in., Bowling Green State University
Carolin Greb, "Daydream", Paper collage, 11 x 14 in., Hillsdale College
Shaquille Hall, " Beyond Yourself", digital photograph, 16 x 20 in., Northern Michigan University
Shaquille Hall, "Siren's Slumber", Digital photograph, 16 x 20 in., Northern Michigan University
Juan Marco, "Alpine Forget Me Not", dry pint intaglio print & ink, 17 x 11 in., University of Michigan
Phoebe Moll, "Homestead", cyanotype, (3) 4 x 5 in., Michigan State University
Rebecca Reeder, "The Carnival Beyond II", oil on panel, 16 x 20 in., Eastern Michigan University
Rebecca Reeder, "The Carnival Beyond I", oil on panel, 16 x 20 in., Eastern Michigan University
Olivia White, "Ice Man", digital print, 14 x 21 in., Siena Heights University
Objects/Still Life
Nalani Duarte, "Various Object Still Life", oil paint on canvas, 16 x 20 in., University of Michigan
Kathryn Henry, "Empty Light, Idle Wrinkles", oil paint on canvas, 30 x 24 in., Hope College
Sydney Kay, "Red and White Floral Dress", digital inkjet print, 16 x 24 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Seneca Kuchar, "EFI Engine Sensing System", oil paint on mylar, 23 x 32 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Rose Mansel-Pleydell, "Boxes", oil on paper, 14 x 22 in., University of Toledo
Abigail Venlet, "Crumby Surprise", acrylic and oil paint on canvas, 24 x 24 in., Hope College
Abigail Venlet, "Watermelon Winds", acrylic and oil paint on canvas, 24 x 24 in., Hope College
Cayleigh Walton, "Family Tree" oils on canvas, 28 x 34 in., Marietta College
Heidi Yacoubian, "Apricot Jar", oil painting, 14 x 11 in., Hillsdale College
Sculpture/Object
Holly Barrett, "Yasow Plate", ceramic, 9 in diameter, Ohio University
Katie Botterman, "Where the Cup Nests", slipcasted ceramics, glazes, 6.75 x 6.75 x 6.75 in., Ohio University
Sage Byham, "Relation", reclaimed steel and poplar frame, 8' x 4 x 2 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Sage Byham, "Relation", reclaimed steel and poplar frame, 8' x 4 x 2 in., Cleveland Institute of Art
Noah Caspar, "Columns", Left: jute and sisal twine, Right: polypropylene twine, Left: 105 x 6 x 6 in., Right: 94 x 6 x 6 in., University of Michigan
Eric LaRoche, "The Kids are Alt-Right", projected video, sound, wood, plastic, 96 x 144 x 96 in., Bowling Green State University
Ming In Lau, "The Fountain", bamboo sticks, strings, 3 x 4 in., Columbus College of Art & Design
Jamey Limbers, "Flowered Pot", ceramics, 18 x 12 x 14 in., Aquinas College
Rozlin Opolka, "Button Quilt", buttons, button cards, & copper wire, 4'6" x 7' x 2 in., Western Michigan University
Abigail Wallar, "Can Trash be Art?", mixed media, 58 x 36 x 24 in., Hope College
Kayla Weinman, "Banana Face", ceramic, underglaze, fiber, wax, 14 x 16 x 13 in., University of Akron
Kayla Weinman, "Strawberry Icecream", ceramic, glaze, underglaze, wax, fiber, 18 x 16 x 9 in., University of Akron
Time/Video
Michaela Bunger, “Holy Proximity”, Four part installation, 8ft x 8ft x 5ft, Hope College
Timothy Embertson, “Untitled (Heart)”, Hope College
Eric LaRoche, “The Kids Are Alt-Right”, Walkthrough of installation, Bowling Green State University
Timothy Embertson, “Untitled (Zap)”, Hope College
Miku Saeki, “Jewelry?”, 13 x 7 in., Columbus College of Art & Design