Printmaking

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Amber Capwell 2025
(2025-11-17) Capwell, Amber
Endangered Tarot is an interdisciplinary career-spanning installation project that reimagines the Tarot as a framework for ecological reflection. By embedding endangered and threatened species within archetypal cards I aim to merge symbolism, mythology, and conceptual research to create a space for dialogue on extinction, resilience, and interdependence. Over time, the project will expand into a complete Tarot deck representing species from five countries, bridging global ecological narratives through art. As an artist whose practice is cultivated through a desire to share knowledge and passion for the intersection of art, ecology, and social systems, this project is helping me to develop a research practice that prioritizes the urgency of our climate crisis by composing visual testaments to the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. Endangered Tarot aims to synthesize my understanding of scientific knowledge and ecological crises into more accessible visual language, referring to the Tarot as an enduring symbolic system through the lens of threatened and endangered life. By weaving together conceptual research, symbolism, and collective participation, this project and each of it’s iterations become both a personal act of stewardship and an invitation for audiences to confront loss, imagine resilience, and recognize our place in the shared story of survival.
Isaac Soto 2024
(2024-11-25) Soto, Isaac
Heavy Liquid explores instability and bodily transformation through the visceral qualities of painting. Drawing inspiration from surrealism, cosmic horror, and bodily metamorphosis, the work is influenced by films such as Alien (1979) and The Thing (1982). Through experimentation and a commitment to unpredictability, the series evokes the uncanny and unsettling, challenging conventional perceptions. Comprising three paintings—Engorged Exit, Cavity Search Jungle, and Putrid Corruption—Heavy Liquid invites viewers into a visceral confrontation with the unknown. The work reflects a personal journey of breaking habits, embracing imperfections, and exploring the fluidity of form. These paintings examine themes of transformation and the instability of flesh, dissolving boundaries between abstraction and reality.
Savannah Sanford 2024
(0024-11-18) Sanford, Savannah
Lavender Child This thesis explores the emotional and symbolic significance of fabric as a medium for processing grief, particularly the trauma of losing a parent to suicide. Through a large-scale textile installation, I create a space of comfort and protection inspired by my own childhood experiences with loss. At the age of eight, I lost my father to suicide, and the grief that followed left me clinging to comfort objects, especially my baby blanket. Fabric, with its tactile and intimate qualities, became a vital tool in my healing process. This piece, an oversized transparent canopy made from naturally dyed fabrics and adorned with symbols like flowers and butterflies, serves as both a tribute to my inner child and a reflection on the healing journey. It embodies the fragility of emotions during grief, the ongoing need for solace, and the potential for growth and transformation over time. By incorporating eco-printing and materials that evoke personal memories, I aim to create a space that offers comfort and invites reflection. This installation also sparks conversation about suicide prevention, childhood grief, and the role of art in healing and community support.

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