DU student Lisa Martin's artwork will be on display at the Myhren Gallery though June 3.
DU’s annual exhibit of works by graduating seniors will run from May 12–June 3.
The 2011 BFA Senior Exhibition — which includes pieces by students from DU’s School of Art & Art History, studio arts and electronic media arts and design programs—will feature mixed media, prints, ceramics, photography and electronic installation pieces.
The annual presentation features works by graduating seniors from DU’s School of Art & Art History, studio arts and electronic media arts and design programs. Students include: Taylor Arns, Megan Sullivan, Lisa Martin and Katinka Van Lier Ribbink. Graduating seniors Nicci Shaw and Rachael Roark will exhibit in the Shwayder Building’s lobby.
Arns explores the different functions that ceremonies and rituals have in our private and public interactions in a series of intaglio prints and drawings.
Sullivan’s work is inspired by the role of light in traditional silver-based photography.
Martin’s childhood in Fruita, Colo., is the inspiration for her playful installation of ceramic animal forms that encourage viewers to contemplate their own personal relationships with the animal kingdom.
In Van Lier Ribbink’s digital animation piece, she explores current water issues such privatization, scarcity and pollution.
A public reception will be held May 12 from 5–8 p.m. The gallery is open daily noon–4 p.m.