UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — HUB-Robeson Galleries, in partnership with the Penn State J. Jeffery and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, is presenting the 41st Annual Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition from March 27 through April 26 in the HUB Gallery.
Established in 1986, the annual exhibition highlights the creative research of students in the visual arts and emphasizing their ability to communicate ideas and artistic practice to a broad audience. The program also provides professional development opportunities by inviting students to present their work for evaluation by judges from outside their disciplines and receive feedback on their presentation.
Graduate candidates presented their work March 27 in the HUB Gallery. The event offered the community an opportunity to meet student artists and learn more about their studio practices.
The exhibition features work by 10 first- and second-year graduate students across a range of media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, new media and sound. Through these works, students explored themes such as identity, cultural heritage, technology and personal experience.
Featured projects include a mobile app designed to support student focus and productivity; mixed-media works examining global conflict and historical memory; visual storytelling projects based on cross-cultural surveys; and sculptural and installation works, addressing topics such as surveillance, immigration and identity. Additional works incorporated ceramics, textiles and performance to explore themes of connection, play and belonging.
Throughout their graduate programs, master of fine arts candidates worked closely with faculty and peers to develop advanced techniques, refine conceptual approaches and engage with critical issues in contemporary art. The exhibition reflected the breadth and diversity of that research and creative practice.
HUB-Robeson Galleries, located in the HUB-Robeson Center, present exhibitions and programs that engage diverse audiences and foster dialogue through art. The galleries provide opportunities for students, faculty and visitors to experience a range of artistic perspectives and practices throughout the year. Visit the website to learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions and programs.
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