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B.F.A. Senior Exhibition 2024

The Plattsburgh State Art Museum invites you to join us in celebrating the academic and artistic achievements of the graduating class of 2024.

 

Alise Babbie

 

Paucity of solemnity, not sincerity

The real article   

Asinine or esoteric?         

Occurring… fortuitously

 

Not everyone's predilection     

Cultivated or kitsch? Definitely kitsch            

Somewhere within the s p a c e  -  t i m e   c o n t i n u u m 

idiosyncratic style         

     

Exuberant, with an OMINOUS air         

A sentient snack      

        Existential monkey               

 A conventionalist maverick              

A vacuous gaze, [one] might surmise

 

Guileless, introspective, epigrammatic

A. Genuine. Forgery.

Lexicomane (noun)                                        

What am I trying to say?

A form of nostalgia, fatuous conceptualization, or the particular predilections of the artist. The atypical modus operandi yields an exuberant-yet-sinister air, which, surrendered to the elucidation of the viewer, is theirs to ascertain.

Selected Works

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  • A colossal, lively Lego Minifigure waves from the right side of the canvas, while disparate neon Lego pieces cascade down on the left.
  • Grayscale portraits of Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Grohl, Bruce Dickinson, Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, and Jimmy Page, featuring dynamic swipes of paint over each icon.
  • Grayscale portraits of Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix, Glenn Danzig, Dave Mustaine, and Rob Halford, featuring dynamic swipes of paint over each icon, and a lively red section of canvas.
  • Grayscale portraits of Angus Young, Lemmy Kilmister, Kurt Cobain, and Ronnie James Dio, featuring dynamic swipes of paint over each icon, and a lively red section of canvas.
  • Three distinct self-portraits of the artist gaze back at the viewer, featuring a loose stylization and vivid pops of color, which appear throughout.
  • A greasy, lackadaisical slice of pizza lounges on a battered and threadbare couch, frozen in the act of cannibalism.
  • A witch –– with mouth agape and cucumbers on eyelids — reclines in her cauldron, soaking in the bubbling, murky waters.
  • An arm, extending from the upper right, grasps the neck of a RRX24 Flying V Guitar, whilst simultaneously making the metal horns hand gesture.
  • A pair of Converse All-Star high-top sneakers dangle from their laces, featuring bright oil pastel scribbles, and energetic, vibrant palette knife marks.
  • A bull –– accented by aggressive palette knife dashes and energetic paint strokes –– turns partially towards the viewer, gazing nonchalantly.
  • A distressed alien lays one long, slender arm on his forehead in a gesture of exhaustion, while the other lays in front of him, holding a sign that reads, “Get me Outta Here!”
  • A trio of well-dressed nuts consisting of a pecan, an almond, and a peanut discuss nut sales, profits, and quarterly losses. It’s the Annual Nut Conference!
  • A well-meaning cactus stands with arms outstretched, awaiting a hug from his friend Balloon, who floats cautiously towards Cactus, noting with consternation the multitudinous popped balloons surrounding him - and on him.
  • A polychromatic party piñata lies indisposed on its side, bleeding out silver candy from numerous wounds inflicted from an assemblage of children.
  • An expressive, angry rainbow trout reclines on a pier, casting his hook laden with a colossal worm into the waters below; today hasn’t been an easy day of fishing.
  • The large, painterly head of a pig gazes back at the viewer, face laden with cosmetics, which are evinced in blush and lipstick forms in the outstretched hooves of the pig.
  • An upright burrito, drooling, rolls up another overstuffed burrito in a lackadaisical, brainless manner.
  • A suggestive banana unpeels itself, hoisting one arm under its head, while the other curls around the base of a chrome pole. Mirrors under the banana reflect the scene, featuring a scattering of dollar bills.

 

Noah Bonesteel

Influenced by a life spent in the woods and the beauty I find in nature, my BFA work pushes landscape art to consider the contemporary relationship with nature. I use the act of plein-air painting to maintain a close connection to the local landscape and those small paintings inform my larger studio paintings and drawings. Guided by feelings of nostalgia and reverence for the Earth, my work is part imagination, part memory. The juxtaposition of manmade and natural forms reflects my perception of the wild as threatened and fragmented. I play with space, flatness and depth, transparency, and opacity, to contemplate the history and ecology of the land, to convey longing for a world that will never be as wild or clean as it was for our ancestors. My process is a long search for composition and meaning; I work and rework opaque and transparent layers, adding and subtracting material. The evidence of my hand and aesthetic is as important to my work as my subject matter. 

Selected Works

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  • Trees in a vertical composition with roots connected at the base. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and roots done in pen.
  • Small plein air painting of the bases and roots of 3 cedar trees. Predominantly earth tones with obvious brush strokes.
  • Small plein air painting of twisted cedar trees and roots. Warm, light toned roots stand in high contrast to cool background.
  • Horizontal open marsh landscape with a ghostlike tree filling the right side of the composition. Roots reach out to the left across the bottom of the composition. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and roots done in pen.
  • Deer, sumac trees and weeds emerge from a dark, abstract background. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and deer done in pen.
  • Vertical composition with two twisted trees on either with visible roots connected at the bottom of the image. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and roots done in pen.
  • Vertical composition with trees and roots filling the center of the image. Trees and roots done in warm tones, stand out from the cool, colorful, chaotic background of rough vertical and horizontal brushstrokes. Images of overlapping fish and flowers are woven into the picture plane. Has a raw, unfinished, chaotic aesthetic.
  • Tree roots spanning a murky ocean scape, connecting a small gnarled tree in the lower left with a pair of larger trees in the upper right. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and roots done in pen.
  • Small plein air painting of wild tangled roots. Predominantly earth tones with obvious brush strokes.
  • Predominantly earth tones with obvious brush strokes.
  • Horizontal composition of trees on a slope overlooking a shoreline. Images of a crab and a bird in red line drawing woven into background texture. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and roots done in pen.
  • Trees in a vertical composition with roots connected at the base. Images of fish and crabs in red line drawing woven into background texture. Predominantly dark charcoal application with passages of light and color from underneath the black marks. Delicate line work on trees and roots done with graphite.
  • Vertical composition with two trees whose roots are connected at bottom of composition. Trees and roots done are in a ghostly, transparent white, woven into chaotic colorful background of rough vertical and horizontal brushstrokes. Images of a hawk, crow and human hand woven into picture plane. Has a raw, unfinished, chaotic aesthetic
  • Vertical composition with trees and roots intertwining filling the center of the image. Trees and roots done in warm tones, stand out from the cool, colorful, chaotic background of rough vertical and horizontal brushstrokes. Ghostly images of overlapping fish, tadpole, and flowers are woven into the picture plane. Has a raw, unfinished, chaotic aesthetic.
  • Horizontal image of trees and roots, with ghost images of birds and flowers.

 

Mckenna Brazie

Boisterous and psychedelic tones meld together as my mind spills upon canvas and paper, and, with it, all the thoughts I can’t express through words, suddenly appear in pastel marks and brush strokes. My bright contrasting colors, risen textures, and large format are my voice that forces the viewer to observe it closely. I chose my subject matter not for its representational value, but rather for the imposing and striking features it possesses. My process of applying highly contrasted colors in varying forms in a direct textural application only amplifies the appealing subject, but with an added sense of whimsy and fun. Through my art, I speak at a volume I don’t seem to possess myself: one that inspires playful dialogues and a bold sense of wonder. 

Selected Works

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  • A large domes looms close up in textural shades of orange red and yellow.
  • A woman sits with her leg stretched above her head in various greens.
  • A cathedral with three domes appears in pinks and risen texture in front of a gridded pattern and cloud outlines.
  • A woman stretches downward in yellows and blues while a zig zag pattern envelops her.
  • A man jumps across a diamond pattern in blues and browns.
  • A man loops his arms around his legs in shades of red and white with a jagged pattern about him.
  • A woman stretches with her back arched in greens and browns, while a swirl pattern emerges behind her.
  • A man in blue and pink hues stands in a stoic pose.
  • A woman stretches with her face on the ground and her legs looming over her head. Behind her is plaid pattern of blue, green, and purple.
  • A man stretches his legs forward in swirls of psychedelic colors: oranges, yellows, pinks, greens, and more.

 

Zach Buzzell

My work fits the style of retrofuturism by engaging the aesthetics of a past time while looking toward the future. These contradicting themes help to convey ideas of resilience and human relationships. Building materials such as wood, concrete, and steel are used to convey adaptability and strength, as each sculpture has been bruised, battered, burnt, survived the elements, and persevered.

Selected Works

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  • Metal and wood slipped into each other in an almost "jack knife" shape sitting upon stone.
  • Cut gray stone in a C shape with a metal brace, and a frayed metal strand in the opening of the piece.
  • Massive wood and metal sculpture. Center piece is a cut selection of wood that's been bolted into a circular frame and hung in a brace.

 

Abbie Duquette

My name is Abbie. I am an artist. My faith has supported me in my darkest times and showed me that the power of prayer is real. My artwork is inspired by God and reflects how he has impacted my life. My faith is the incentive for my work in which I use color to express unspoken truths. I communicate with digital elements to validate unheard voices. I use vibrant colors and loud typography to express passionate feelings. My work reveals that there is love and that we are here for a reason. I create my art to help the viewer see that we all matter and that we all have meaning. 

Selected Works

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  • Mim and Pa’s logo mugs. White mugs with the restaurant logo on it.
  • The 1st poster in the Yahweh series displays a navy blue background with vibrant colors, shadowing the logo “ Yahweh”. The logo is in the center of the poster with 3-D linear lines up and off the poster towards the viewer. On the top left above the graphics is a joyful yellow text in all capital letters with the slogan "Hope is Here”.
  • The second poster in the Yahweh series has a matching navy blue background to the first poster and Shadowed text in large script letters displaying the words “He Is God”. There are three vibrant colored linear lines shooting up and off the page as well as down with a sharp right corner drawing your eye off the page. In white lettering on the left of the poster in all caps display the words “He is the way”, “He is the truth”, “ He is the life”.
  • The third large Yahweh poster has the matching, navy blue background and shadow text in large script font letters “for God, so loved the world”. The matching colored linear lines straight up and off the page with a left angle. A smaller white text overlapping the lines in all caps displays John 3;16 “that He gave his one and only son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”.
  • A magazine cover with 70 inspired graphics and colors. There are vibrant colors used such as blue, yellow, orange and red in linear elements. Prominently, on the cover is the company’s logo with their name “Yahweh”.
  • This is the first spread in the Jesus Revolution article. It has 70 graphics and images of the Times magazine from the 70’s with Jesus Revolution on the front as well as an image from a march saying “Rejoice, Rejoice, Jesus Christ is Lord”. The article talks about how the Jesus Movement changed American Christianity.
  • A black poster with a yellow digital watercolor brush over it. On top of the watercolor is a contour line of an ear with the line going off the left and right sides of the poster. At the top and bottom of the poster is the saying “Incline your ear to my sayings. Don’t ever forget my words; keep them always in mind. They are the key to life for those who find them; they bring health to the whole body.” in white serif font.
  • A black poster with a pink digital watercolor brush over it. On top of the watercolor is a contour line drawing of lips with the line going off the left and right sides of the poster. At the top of the poster is the saying “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.” in white script font.
  • A black poster with a blue digital watercolor brush over it. On top of the watercolor is a contour line drawing of an eye with the line going off the left and right sides of the poster. At the top and bottom of the poster is the saying “Light in a messenger’s eyes brings Joy to the heart, and Good News gives health to the bones.” in white serif font.
  • A poster of the left side of a lung in purple positioned to the left, with a bible verse in larger letters going down the page. The verse is in script and serif font using purple and black colors and reads “The Spirit of God has made Me And the Breath of the Almighty gives me Life.”. Behind the words and image is an off white background with a matching lung texture going across it.
  • A black poster with a purple digital watercolor brush over it. On top of the watercolor is a contour line drawing of a woman’s face in white. In the top left corner is the saying “Do not be overcome by evil,” in white script font.
  • A blue and brown box of dog treats labeled “Oven Baked Mini Dog Biscuits Blueberry Crisp”. The box has two dog ears on top of it and a dog face on the front of it. The dog treats are part of the Darlin’ Dogs brand.
  • A yellow and brown box of dog treats labeled “Oven Baked Mini Dog Biscuits Peanut Butter Pie”. The box has two dog ears on top of it and a dog face on the front of it. The dog treats are part of the Darlin’ Dogs brand.
  • A poster explaining about Darlin’ Dogs Mascot with the polka-dot paw emblem and photos of my precious Siberian Husky, Sitka Jane framed in fun colors.
  • This is the second spread in the Jesus Revolution article. It has 70 graphics and images of Pirates Cove Beach with a crowd surrounding baptisms as well as a picture of the back of 2 college age girls looking over the beach. The article talks about how the Jesus Movement changed American Christianity.
  • Mockup of Mim and Pa’s menu. The menu is adhered to a wooden board. Featured there logo in the top right corner.
  • Mockup of Mim and Pa’s Diner Desserts and Pie Time menus. The menu is adhered to a wooden board with two sides.
  • This is a magazine spread. The title is “The One Who Heals”. It is an article featuring the artist's testimony. The images include one with the artist and her dog and one alone.
  • A purple and brown box of dog treats labeled “Oven Baked Mini Dog Biscuits Peanut Butter Pie”. The box has two dog ears on top of it and a dog face on the front of it. The dog treats are part of the Darlin’ Dogs brand.
  • A vertical advertisement for the restaurant “Mim and Pa’s” that the artist created.This is “About the Owners” featuring the logo and an old time photo of Mim and Pa’s wedding day. At the bottom is a write up about how Mim and Pa’s started.
  • A vertical advertisement for the restaurant “Mim and Pa’s” that the artist created.At the bottom is a contour line drawing of a tractor with a yellow outline. At the top it says “Farm to Table, Table to Family '' The poster talks about how Mim and Pa’s is a Farm to Table restaurant. The sign has yellow on the top contrasting the textures in the background.
  • A vertical advertisement for the restaurant “Mim and Pa’s” that the artist created. In the top right is the logo with half of a bright yellow sun and the bottom half frying pan with the words Mim and Pa’s in the middle. The display shows the diners hours, address, and website. A contour line drawing of a stack of pancakes with drizzling syrup is on the left side of the typed information. The sign is in a beautiful, contrasting yellow to the textures cream background
  • A poster of a heart in the center colored in red and two shades of purple. In front of the heart is a bible verse in script and serif font using red and purple colors. The quote reads “But Take Heart! Because I have Overcome The World”. The background of the poster is colored in light purple.
  • Mockup of Mim and Pa’s bagel special menus. The menu is adhered to a wooden board with two sides.
  • A black poster with a green digital watercolor brush over it. On top of the watercolor is a contour line of a face with the line coming from the left side of the poster. At the bottom of the poster is the saying “but overcome evil with good” in white script font.
  • Darling Dog logo poster. 16x16 black background with pastel paw print and pastel polka dot in the center or each circle in the paw shape. Darlin’ Dogs-printed creatively in whimsical design in capital letters.

 

Alex Finkey

In everyday life, choices surround us. My work often focuses on the aspects of myself I am uncomfortable talking about: choices, fears, and stressors. In my work, I attempt to push past my overthinking nature through the use of an expressive, loud, and bold artistic voice. With a vibrant but often restricted color palette, I strive to create a relatable feeling that resonates with the viewer. While much of my work is approachable, I strive to make people want to look beyond the surface to find deeper meaning. Building an intense narrative and engaging with stories of past life experiences are often a humbling, deeper motivation for my work.

Selected Works

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  • A hand-drawn letter I that is magenta colored.
  • A hand-drawn number two that is cyan colored.
  • A hand-drawn set of dashes and dots that are cyan colored. - space …. space .
  • A hand-drawn light switch that is flashing in the on position. Yellow colored.
  • A hand-drawn english word game that has been crossed out. Yellow and Magenta colored.
  • A hand-drawn man that looks to be in motion, yellow colored.
  • A hand-drawn latin word novus. Magenta colored.
  • A hand-drawn sequence of four mini puzzles that spell out a full word. - space -.-- in Cyan, a set of four lines (one alone, one with a smaller line, one alone, two lines that look like an L) in yellow, a line with a circle towards the bottom of the line, a line with a circle towards the top of the line in Magenta and Yellow, and the roman numeral three in Magenta.
  • A hand-drawn binary code surrounded by curtains. Yellow and Cyan colored. 01110011 space 01101000 space 01101111 space 01110111 space 00100111 space 01110011.
  • A hand drawn puzzle that has 6 hidden words placed into it. Two cats fill the dominant space with cat toys, mice, and fuzzy circles surrounding them.Colored Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
  • A riddle that reads “some people dream of it. Others are scared of it. You have passed it before. Many have lost to it. It is the beginning and end for families, friends, and everyone in-between. Colored Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
  • A mock up spray can of the brand LIN.ED. The artist’s original character can be seen as if falling onto the center of the can where the logo sits in a diagonal line. The can reads “LIN.ED artisan spray paint, gloss coat, retro red. Colored Red, Black, and White.
  • A poster for the LIN.ED spray can. A hand-drawn slogan that reads “LIN.E Smarter. Not Harder.” towards the top of the poster. We see the sray can just outward from the bottom right hand corner with the original character LIN.E riding on the can waving towards the viewer. Colored Red, Black, and White.
  • A poster for the LIN.ED spray can. The can sits angled on the left hand side, pointing to the top middle. Patterns of spray paint in red are littered within the poster. A hand-drawn slogan that reads “The Artist’s Choice.” can be seen next to the can. Colored Red, Black, and White.
  • A red image of Lake George. In the distance we can see a large boat as it goes up the coast of the water, with mountains in the distance. We see the sky with a large billowing cloud in the top center of the frame that deepens farther back into it, covering the mountains. On the left and right, we see the sun pushing outwards making the sky lighter. The bottom section of the photo holds a deep red, with the middle being deeper than the sides.
  • A red photo of a parking lot. An expanse of asphalt goes back into a baseball field, covered in snow. Pine trees create ridges into a bright red sky. A crosswalk bisects the lower portion of the frame.
  • The artist double exposed upon himself, in one scene he looks towards you in a pinkish red tone. The blue portrait faces away, gazing at something over a backyard deck.
  • A red landscape of the Myers parking lot. We see Beaumont hall in the far distance, the Myers building to our left, and Kehoe to our right. The photo is taken right at the entrance to said parking lot.
  • A woman double exposed, looking in two different directions but never facing the viewer. One side smiles brightly in a pinkish red tone, while the other expression is much more somber in a purply blue tone.
  • A red photo of a busy, but small town’s road. Multiple cars are parallel parked near each other, with some cars stopping for a red light. Buildings line the streets in the slightly angled photo. The bright sun shines down, while shadows made from buildings hide sections of the road. Trees line the road downward. A crosswalk can be seen, with no clear end to be found in the frame.
  • A middle aged woman double exposed onto herself. In red, we see her hugging her son tightly. In blue, we see a portrait of her face in crisp detail.
  • A middle aged man double exposed onto himself. In red, we see the roof of a car and him looking into the engine bay. In blue, we see him lounging on a recliner, the kitchen and dining room behind him. A cat curls up at his side.
  • A young adult that is double exposed onto himself. In red, we see him smiling as his hand goes back to his head. He leans on a doorway, and there are a set of windows behind him. In blue, we see him focused on a 35 millimeter film camera as he inspects it closely.
  • A blue photo of the artist’s road where he grew up. An expanse of asphalt is shaped into a curve and goes upward, with homes sectioned across the expanse. Trees fill in the missing gaps between the homes with a mostly cloudy sky in the distance.
  • An elderly man double exposed onto himself. In red, we see the back side of his head, gazing off into the distance of his backyard. He sits on a wooden bench looking through a screened in patio, with grass and bushes in the distance. In blue, we see a front view of his face, tilted coles to a 45 degree angle. We see his war torn face, and aviator glasses as he looks into the distance to the left.
  • A red image of the artist’s friend’s home. We see a gravel ground that widens into an open expanse with a pond lower than the land within the point of view. To the sides we see large leafed trees expanding outward, a telephone pole bent slightly sideways that sits behind the trees more in the middle. A chicken coop can be seen next to the trees on the right.
  • A young adult that is double exposed onto himself. In red, we see him sitting comfortably on a couch with many pillows while looking down at an Ipad, drawing one of the many dinosaurs he loves to make. In blue, we see a back view of the young adult's head, looking outward into his yard. His steps down, trees, and grass fill the remaining landscape.
  • A middle aged man that is double exposed onto himself. In red, we see him going forward to point out information on a smartboard, a chalkboard behind him. In blue, we get a better look at his face, seeing the passion in his eyes as he teaches.
  • A young adult that is double exposed onto himself. In red, we see him smiling off into the distance, his eyes promiseful. In blue, we see a more serious version of him. His facial expression sits in the inbetween of contemplation and happiness, focusing on something in the distance. The background scatters with red and blue trees.
  • A blue image of a local farm. Two buildings, now closed for the season, stand tall with wooden exterior and metal roofing. A telephone pole within a gravel parking area branches its wires outward to the surrounding buildings. A partly cloudy sky with wispy clouds fill the top frame, with trees below in the far distance.
  • A blue photo of benches built by a river. The river expands to the distance, stopped by a forest. Two benches, one facing us and the other facing towards the river can be seen. A walking path that divides the benches from grass cuts the frame at an angle. A light blue sky pierces through the trees.
  • A middle aged man that is double exposed onto himself. In red, we see him looking outward, an excited sense of hope shows through with a smile on his face. In blue, we see a baton in his hand, hands ready to conduct a song. A chalkboard and smartboard fill the background.
  • A young adult that is double exposed onto himself. In red, we see him looking passionately towards his guitar as he plays and rehearses music. The background showcases a star wars poster with music editing software on his computer. In blue, we see him sitting on the floor, looking at his profile as he smiles at something in the distance.
  • A blue photo of a driveway leading to a main road. Trees take up a large amount of area, expanding two thirds of the frame. In the middle left, we see a row of mailboxes on the other side of the road. Light peaks through the trees in various directions and places.

 

Kayla LaPier

Night can be a quiet time to rest, a time of fear brought on by lack of visibility, or it can be vibrant and full of life. I am a photographer and designer who explores life in the darkness. I employ high contrast in my work to create depth and to draw attention, by contrast, to the bright spots. I work with isolated, nameless figures in my photographs, allowing the viewer to create a story without fixating on the specific person. I intentionally enhance shadows to direct viewers to the well-lit areas and details emerging from obscurity. Similarly, in my graphic design work, I use contradictory phrases while incorporating typography in an ironic way to show the incongruity of life. Both my photography and graphic design work contrast the negative with the positive, the light with the dark.

Selected Works

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  • Water in the foreground with a bridge in the background above it. There is one street light on the bridge, lighting up the silhouette of the bridge and ripples in the water.
  • A street lit at night looking down the road. It’s a centered image with both sides of the street on each side consisting of a green hue.
  • A silhouette of a person at night illuminated by one light source behind him. Rim lighting is created around the left side of him, allowing the texture to be shown.
  • An image of a person walking down the middle of the road with only her face illuminated. There are street lights going down each side of the road behind her with railings on each side. The image is taken at night, using only the street lights as lighting.
  • There is a person sitting against a wall to the left of the image. Behind her is one light illuminating the image in a blue hue. Her face is lit up with shadows behind her and on the sidewalk.
  • An alley at night, lighting up only the bottom right of the image. An amber light allows a dumpster and other parts of the alley to be shown.
  • The left side of the image is black and the right side is a road looking up a hill. There are three street lights with trees and signs along the left side of the road.
  • A tree is to the left of the image at night illuminated by one light behind it. The leaves on the tree and grass are lit up creating a yellow hue, while the tree and branches are a silhouette.
  • The left side of the image is black and the right side is a pond with one street light next to it. The light illuminates the grass and water in the pond in front of it with a yellow glow.
  • A bridge centered looking straight down the center of it. It’s illuminated by the lights above it, creating an amber hue and shadows below.
  • Contradicting phrases, one on the right and one on the left. The left reads “Enjoy Each Moment” while the one on the right says “Every Moment Will Fade Away”. Behind these sayings are transparent boxes, one black and one white. In the background are lively bright flowers on the left and dead wilted flowers on the right. The opposing images match the words. Around the images and with a line down the middle separating the images is a black border.
  • Contradicting phrases, one on the right and one on the left. The left reads “It Will All Be Okay” while the one on the right says “It All Ends Eventually”. Behind these sayings are transparent boxes, one black and one white. In the background are bright fall leaves on the left and dead winter leaves on the right. The opposing images match the words. Around the images and with a line down the middle separating the images is a black border.
  • A dark image of a bench with street lights behind it along a sidewalk. The left side of the bench and trees are darkened, allowing the glow of the lights to illuminate the image.
  • The foreground of the image is black while the background is lit up. There is one light with a tree below it. There is a road that splits into a y-shape with snow on each side of the road. The light creates shadows on top of the snow.
  • A person is leaning against the wall on the left with one leg against the wall and one hand on her head. The front of her face is lit while the rest of her is in darkness. The brick wall behind her is lit while the wall to the left of her is in darkness.
  • A view of the left side of the street looking down towards two white houses. There is one street light that creates a red hue over the street.
  • A dark image with a worm's eye view of a tree with no leaves. Yellow luminous letters reading “With Life Comes Pain” in the bottom half of the image.
  • A prominent tree on the right side of the image. The image was taken at dusk and in the background is a dull blue sky and dark blue water. The words are overlaid on top of the image to create a transparent effect and read “Not Everyone Believes In You”.
  • A bright image of red and green leaves with prominent light coming from the top right corner. The saying “Healing Comes With Laughter” is layered over the top with the leaves coming through the words.
  • A sunrise image with a prominent tree on the left side filling up the frame. There is snow on the ground and more trees in the background. The saying “Believe in Yourself” is on the right side in transparent script font.

 

Paige Leroux

I often use design as a way to open dialogue between myself and the viewer, a way of expressing
my thoughts and feelings. This year my graphic designs have become more expressive and
intentional. My aim is to create minimalist compositions using form, color and typography. I use
these elements as tools to create meaning, trying to create an overall clean and cohesive
composition, while also attempting to maintain a loose and expressive manner. I have grown into
a more daring and adventurous artist. I am inspired by the design of the fifties and I combine this
with modern sensibilities which allows me to create a unique fusion of styles. I wish for my
design to catch the viewer's eye and provide a space where the challenges of the world stop,
allowing a dialogue between the viewer and the design alone. My goal is to create an experience
that leaves a lasting impact and fosters an emotional connection.

Selected Works

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  • Funky, jagged red typography that reads out “Swig This Wine”. Has the company's logo and name integrated in the design of the label.
  • Funky, jagged white typography that reads out “Brooklyn Dose”. Has yellow, red, and blue organic instruments and music elements that surround the typography and the company's logo.
  • Funky, jagged red typography that reads out “Big Apple” on a black CD disk. Has the company's name integrated in the design of the label.
  • Funky, jagged yellow typography that reads out “Nostalgia”. There is a large yellow silhouette of a man holding a wine glass, along with the company's logo and name integrated in the design of the label.
  • Funky, jagged red typography that reads out “Concrete Jungle”. Has a large yellow hand, outlined in black, holding a wine glass. Has the company's logo and name integrated in the design of the label.
  • Funky, jagged yellow typography that reads out “That’s So Brooklyn”. Underneath the typography are hand silhouettes holding wine glasses/bottles. Has the company's logo and name integrated in the design of the label.
  • A wine tasting poster ad, the company's logo (Man silhouette holding a wine glass with a blue swish hair stroke). Above the logo is a market deco typeface that reads out the event called “Hip N’ Sip” in red. Below the logo is the event information (Time, date, address, and price) in red.
  • A blue monochromatic color scheme poster. Has a mysterious/wavy typeface that reads out “Take A Bite” with a large mouth eating taking a bite out of the date of the event. Has event information on the bottom in a grid template.
  • A blue monochromatic milk carton, with a large cereal bowl character and a spoon. Has stripes and milk splatter secondary elements with the restaurant's story on the back of the carton.
  • A pink and dark blue color schemed poster, (Background is pink). Has a mysterious/wavy typeface that reads out “Where breakfast gets deadly delicious”. Has two large characters, one is a milk carton (left) and the other is a cereal bowl character holding a spoon.
  • A blue monochromatic color scheme poster with brown accents. Has a mysterious/wavy typeface that reads out “Dying For Coffee”. There's a coffee pot that is spilling coffee into a coffee cup character.
  • A pink and light blue color schemed poster, (Background is light blue). Has a mysterious/wavy typeface that reads out “Cereal Killer”. Has two large characters, one is a milk carton (left) and the other is a cereal bowl character holding a spoon.
  • A yellow and pink color schemed menu. Has two stripe elements with some secondary outlined illustrations. The cafe's logo is on the top right of the poster (cereal bowl character). Has all the cafe food and drink options with their own description.
  • A pink monochromatic cylinder, with a black tin top and bottom finish. There's a large oat bowl character holding a spoon. Has stripes and the oat flavor on the cylinder as well.
  • A blue monochromatic cylinder, with a black tin top and bottom finish. There's a large oat bowl character holding a spoon. Has stripes and the oat flavor on the cylinder as well.
  • A green monochromatic cylinder, with a black tin top and bottom finish. There's a large oat bowl character holding a spoon. Has stripes and the oat flavor on the cylinder as well.
  • A purple monochromatic cylinder, with a black tin top and bottom finish. There's a large oat bowl character holding a spoon. Has stripes and the oat flavor on the cylinder as well.
  • A pink monochromatic cereal box, with a large cereal bowl character and spoon. Has a dripping element in the back and has the flavor of the cereal on the front with a maze game on the back of the box.
  • A live band poster ad. There are two large hands outlined in black, the right holding a wine glass and the left holding drum sticks. The company's logo (Man silhouette holding a wine glass with a blue swish hair stroke) is integrated in the composition on the top right. Above the two hands is a funky, jagged typeface that reads out the event called “Live Band” in blue. Below the two hands is the event information (Time and date) in blue and black. Underneath that are subtle event information in red.
  • Is a wine list booklet, has a front cover with outlined black wine bottles with large funky, rigged black typography that reads out “Wine List”, and has the company's name on the top right of the cover. Two spreads with wine bottle outlines that overlap each other with large black jagged typography, one spread says “signature wines” the other says “White Wines' '. On the right of the two spreads have a list of the different wines with their own description all in black text. The back cover has the same outlined black wine bottle design as the front cover.
  • A funky, jagged red square background. Has a large blue and white trumpet with an abstract rectangle black and blue squares that represent the music coming out of the instrument. In the blue rectangles there is typography that reads out the event, “Manhattan Riff Jazz Band ''. Underneath the trumpet and rectangles there is more event information in black rectangle boxes (time, date, and price). In the top right corner is the company's logo name.
  • A funky red and tan poster with the company's name “Sipster” repeating down the composition. Has two red outlined hands in black, the right holding a wine glass the left holding a wine bottle with the company's logo (Man silhouette holding a wine glass with a blue swish hair stroke) on the front of the bottle.

 

Nancy St. Marie

The ocean has always been a source of peace and comfort for me. The scent of the sea, the sight of the shimmering water, and the feeling of sinking my toes into the warm sand always bring me back to nature. Each piece that I have created was inspired by my visits to the sea. Through printmaking, I can capture the natural world in a unique way. For me, the world of print is a lot like the ocean in that it is an ongoing discovery. The creative possibilities are endless, and the experience is one I truly enjoy. Much like the tides the work unfolds in a rhythmic manner.  By using images of marine life, I hope to convey our precious planet's fragility and encourage the viewer to preserve it.

Selected Works

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  • Prussian blue ink, three sea creatures, sea urchins and sand dollar clustered in the sand. Printed on cotton rag paper, Intaglio process.
  • Blue Ink, Anatomical shaped heart with starfish and sea urchins. Printed on 100% cotton rag paper. Intaglio process
  • Green Ink, Lacy Murex – ornate and textured shell surrounded by seaweed. Intaglio process printed on cotton rag paper.
  • Grey Ink, Lacy Murex – ornate and textured shell surrounded by seaweed. Intaglio process printed on cotton rag paper.
  • Blue ink, Lacy Murex – ornate and textured shell surrounded by seaweed. Intaglio process printed on cotton rag paper.
  • Blue Ink, Lions Paw – Largest scallop shaped shell. Surrounded by organic matter. Printed on Cotton rag paper. Intaglio process.
  • Prussian blue ink, two graceful jellyfish with flowing tentacles. Printed on cotton rag paper. Collograph process.
  • Prussian blue ink, the enlarged detail of a sea tumbled moon snail shell. Printed on cotton rag paper, Intaglio process.
  • Prussian blue Ink, Enlarged interior detail of an old weathered and sea tumbled Welk shell.
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