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MFA Featured Work

A colorful painting consisting of hot pink dripping paint and other colors cascading down a canvas with a background featuring a gradient of color from turquoise to white.

Adrian Negenborn, ’10, MFA Fine Arts 2D LP04221, Acrylic on Canvas, 2023

A collage of stylized birds and flowers in black, white, and beige. The overlapping images of birds with intricate patterns evoke a sense of emancipation. Wings spread across the canvas, creating a layered and textured effect with distinct floral and bird motifs.

Behnaz Monzavi, ’25 MFA, MFA Fine Arts 2D Emancipation Wings, Woodcut Printmaking on Eastern paper, 2023

A painting with a blue & yellow gradient and two cyclinders - one large black one and one smaller white one.

Dara Morgenstern, ’23, MFA Fine Arts 2D Ext. Columns – Day, Painting, 2022

A painting primarily in neutrals, black and white.

Nate Heilman, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 3D Her favorite pony is rainbow dash: the maximum effective range of an m16 is 550 meters, Mixed Media, 2020

One brick balanced on top of another brick and 3 yellow teacups.

Nate Heilman, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 3D More Than Nothing, Found bricks from the street on my daily walk to the bar, Ikea children’s teacups (*3), spray paint, 2019

A vivid abstract artwork with concentric circular patterns resembling a vortex or spiral, this piece evokes a sense of Multi-Dimensional Love. Its dynamic blend of red, pink, orange, and blue creates depth and movement that draws the eye toward a central black point.

Neetu Singhal, ’20, Fine Arts 2D Multi-Dimensional Love, Acrylic with silkscreen ink, 2020

Surreal painting of a person running on a massive fish partially submerged in the ocean. Its as if day is turning into night, with dramatic swirling clouds above and a geometric shape hovering, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Li Wang, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D Swimming Day, Painting, 2020

Abstract painting featuring bold, colorful brushstrokes in blue, green, pink, and yellow. Geometric shapes and lines are layered, creating a dynamic, energetic composition with a sense of movement across the canvas.

Tara Hayes, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D T Square, Mixed Media, 2020

Painting of several people carrying hay bales in a field under a blue sky. They wear hats and gloves, suggesting a sunny day. One person is reaching upwards. The scene conveys teamwork and agricultural activity.

Halie Smith, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D Last Load, Painting, 2020

A vivid painting of a defeated knight in dark armor lying on the ground, with a white egg nearby. The scene is dramatic, with contrasting light and shadow, creating a sense of mystery and tension.

Halie Smith, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D Impact 1, Painting, 2020

A triptych of abstract art features swirling shades of red, pink, and black with floral patterns throughout. The paintings density varies with bold brush strokes and subtle gradients, creating a dynamic and vibrant composition that hints at the beauty within emptiness.

Hung-Ju Kan, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D Density Versus Emptiness 19-2, 2D Artwork, 2019

Abstract artwork with vibrant colors and bold, swirling patterns. The piece includes various shapes and forms, reminiscent of plants and organic elements, using green, red, blue, and yellow hues. The composition is lively and dynamic.

Huiquan Jiang, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D Revival, 2D Artwork, 2020

Titled Xeno, this abstract painting bursts with vibrant, swirling colors—blue, red, yellow, and green—on a light yellow and green background. The dynamic brushstrokes and layered textures evoke a sense of movement and energy, making it an illustrious piece in our featured series.

Huiquan Jiang, ’20, MFA Fine Arts 2D Series Title Xeno, 2D Artwork, 2020

A group of people gather around a large, shiny red sphere in an indoor setting. Like intrigued waves, they flow in conversation and curiosity, some touching the sphere while others discuss eagerly. The atmosphere is lively and interactive.

Wendy Jacob, Professor, MFA Fine Arts 3D Waves and Signs (Balloon), 3D Artwork, 2015

Abstract circular artwork with swirling white patterns over blue, green, and yellow sections. Resembling an abstract Earth viewed from space, textured lines blend like leafy patches of cabbage into a dark outer border.

Stephanie Stigliano, Visiting Lecturer, MFA Fine Arts 2D Earth Cabbage, 2D Artwork, 2016

A person stands sideways against a white wall, resembling an Antarctic explorer with a large, intricate backpack-like sculpture made of woven materials, colorful sticks, and yellow balls. The sculpture spirals upward, creating a striking contrast of lightness against the wall’s starkness.

Nathalie Miebach, ’06, MFA Fine Arts 3D Antarctic Explorer – Darkness to Lightness, Sculpture, 2007

The art installation, titled I Am My Lost, features a large white wall adorned with red, clustered dot patterns resembling bursts or spirals. Two wooden benches sit on the polished floor, inviting reflection as ceiling lights cast a gentle glow over the contemplative space.

Ambreen Butt, ’97, MFA Fine Arts 2D I Am My Lost Diamond, Installation, 2011

A suspended abstract sculpture featuring a yellow net with orange rolls and blue wire, hovering above a translucent, irregularly shaped white rock on a gray background.

Nina Hart Morris, ’17, MFA Fine Arts 3D Slumped, 3D Artwork, 2017

Surreal sculpture resembling an abstract form with a pale, fleshy texture. It features a red line on top, scattered glitter dots, and strands of hair, creating an organic yet fantastical appearance against a plain background.

Felicia Deneane, ’17, MFA Fine Arts 3D Unkempt, 3D Artwork, 2016

A vibrant tapestry featuring a pair of colorful fabrics and patterns, including stripes, florals, and abstract designs. The fabric pieces are woven together with meticulous detail, creating a dynamic texture in a variety of colors like red, blue, and green.

Loretta Park, ’16, MFA Fine Arts 3D Part of a pair 1(Detail), Fibers, 2014

A close-up of a ceramic sculpture of a face

Joanna Sokolowska, ’15, MFA Fine Arts 3D Humanscape, 22″ x 12″ x 15″, Sculpture, 2015

Yellow Sculpture made of papier-mâché and house paint shown in a gallery.

Rebecca Scott Newhouse, ’15, MFA Fine Arts 3D To Halve and to Whole, Papier-mâché, house paint, 2015

Person holding a ceramic oval with large hollowed eyes over their face

Lele Zhang, ’14, MFA Fine Arts 3D Unprotection, 3D Artwork, 2014

Art sculpture of a babys face on an oval backdrop. The face is distorted with metal branches protruding through the eyes and mouth. The piece is set on a wooden floor against a plain white wall.

Nicholas Sullivan, ’13, MFA Fine Arts 3D Chronic, Vinyl, plexiglass, aluminum, 2013

A circle of light overlapping the right edge of the photograph with slight hallow of what looks like white string on a black background.

Clive Moloney, ’13, MFA Fine Arts 3D Chin Drawing, Cling film and light source, 2012

Wheel thrown ceramic bowls stacked on top of one another with wood turned plates in between.

Ji In Lee, ’13, MFA Fine Arts 3D Vessels, Wheel thrown ceramic bowls, soda and reduction fired, stoneware clay. Wood turned plates and bowls, oak, poplar, and figured maple wood., 2013

Polystyrene, polyurethane foam, acrylic sculpture made to look like a slice of a tree with a green textured inlay.

Zachary F. Herrmann, ’13, MFA Fine Arts 3D Portrait1, Vinyl, plexiglass, aluminum, 2013

A vivid abstract painting featuring bold, overlapping shapes in blue, pink, yellow, and white. Detailed geometric forms and textures resemble a surreal cityscape under a dynamic sky, masterfully under control with every stroke.

Courtney Stock, ’17, MFA Fine Arts 2D Under Control (Detail), 2D Artwork, 2017

A colorful, abstract art installation featuring knitted bananas and fruit on a yellow dining table. The background includes a large, painted green leaf and mixed media elements. Bright and eclectic textures create a fever dream of patterns that dominate the composition.

, MFA Fine Arts 2D A Fever Dream of Actually Eating at the Dining Table. It’s stable. I promise. (Detail), 2D Artwork, 2017

Abstract painting with a chaotic mix of dark and light strokes, evoking the concept of Matter in Motion. Layers of gray, black, and white dominate, intersected by thin lines and scattered blue dots. The texture appears rough with hints of red and blue accents throughout.

Jessica Tawczynski, ’17, MFA Fine Arts 2D, MFA Studio Arts Matter in Motion (Field), 2D Artwork, 2017

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