Senior thesis show set for May 1-17
The Dishman Art Museum will host ”Creative Convergence,” the senior thesis exhibition, May 1-17. The exhibition offers graduating art majors to display their works.
Admission is free with a closing reception, May 15 at 6 p.m.
The exhibition includes paintings, photography and graphic design.
Sarah Jester’s thesis, “Dancing Through Life,” is a collection of five paintings depicting people in her dance community. It ranges from paintings that focus on the supportive environment, to pieces about how shared techniques and discipline can bring people together.
“I’ve been with them since I was three years old,” Jester said. “I am currently 23 and I’ve been doing ballet for a very long time and it’s just because of that community. So, I wanted to show dance in a positive light.”
While Jester demonstrates the beauty of community, Carlos Zúñiga-Herrera’s work illustrates the difficult reality of not fitting in.
“This feeling — I feel like (it’s) a feeling that’s been experienced by a lot of people — like if you’re sitting at a dinner table and there’s a lot of people talking about that one subject, and you’re just sitting,” he said.
Zúñiga-Herrera’s series of screen prints, titled “Misplaced,” consists of figures in environments that they can’t help but stand out from. The prints feature a single figure that contrasts visually and stylistically from the world around them, forcing a feeling of displacement and even alienation.
Emely Zamudio’s photography depicts the experiences of Mexican immigrants struggles with assimilation.
Graphic design student Johnesia Davis has produced a custom deck of playing cards using digital software, including Adobe illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Davis’ cards are inspired by Chinese and Greek mythology.
“It’s an interactive way for people to learn about these characters and get a game out of it,” she said.
Abigail Cardiel has created a children’s activity book featuring drawings of ducks that lead activities in both Spanish and English. Cameren Large has created a comic that dives into a world complete with character and fantasy environment. Joshua Jones has created trading cards in an effort to blend his graphic design and illustration skills.
Kassandra Ventura and Kevins Lopez-Cardenas and have both created concept brands. Ventura’s “Ventura Blends” is a makeup studio that aims to appeal to a wide market and is inspired by the demographics of her hometown of Fort Worth.
“We’re diverse, so I wanted to make sure that my branding is welcoming to other people and inclusive,” she said.
Lopez-Cardenas has a health-focused snack brand, complete with packaging for sodas and cookies, and a PR box design. The project has a playful spin by giving each of the snacks a corresponding mascot, creating a “Snack-Topia,” he said.
The museum is located at 1030 E. Lavaca St. on the Lamar University campus. For more, visit lamar.edu/dishman.
