Exit Strategy: McMaster’s Graduating BFA Student Exhibition
March 29, 2016
Exit Strategy
The Graduating Studio Art Student Exhibition
(aka SUMMA 2016)
McMaster Museum of Art
April 7 – 23, 2016
ARTIST TALKS
April 12, 12:30 pm
RECEPTION AND AWARDS
April 16, 2 – 4 pm
The McMaster Museum of Art is delighted to present an exhibition of works by the McMaster University Studio Art class of 2016. Over the past four years, the fourteen emerging artists in this exhibition have honed their ability to discuss a variety of subjects through visual art and are pleased to present their work together for the first time. Employing a variety of traditional and unconventional techniques, these artists investigate themes such as narrative, consumerism, perception, space, ethics, and identity. Join us in celebrating the ambitious thesis works of these young artists as they develop their Exit Strategy.
GUEST CURATOR
Stephanie Vegh
Artist, Curator and Executive Director, Hamilton Arts Council
THE ARTISTS
Patrick Barey
Ryan Bruer
Talysha Bujold-Abu
SM Duncan
Vincent Farrauto
Leeanne Grossi
Abedar Kamgari
DB Kellam
Hibah Mian
TJ Poplar
Samantha Raymond
Lydia Santia
Alyssa Silverman
Brittany Sostar
Come early and vote – Peoples’ Choice Award is one of the awards to be presented at the Reception.
An exhibition catalogue will be available during the exhibition.
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