A tiny room with painted tile flooring, intricate self-portraits, and textiles made of plastic waste were among the most beguiling works in the first half of the MFA thesis exhibition.
While the reception for this year’s Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition took place virtually, the installation continues to showcase the recent work of USD’s artists.
Every piece in the exhibition, which is located in the John A. Day Gallery, has been created within the last year. Cory Knedler, chair of the Art Department, said he thinks it’s nice to see art shows return to galleries across the country this year.
“A lot of the exhibitions that typically run have not been able to be put up physically and so there’s been a lot of virtual exhibitions, but it’s so great to see them come back,” Knedler said. “Virtual only gets you so far.”