Master of fine arts (M.F.A.) candidates in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will present the thesis exhibition “Carrying the Thick Present” at three Syracuse University exhibition spaces that are partner venues of the Coalition of Museums and Art Centers.
The exhibition features the work of 24 M.F.A. candidates from VPA’s School of Art, School of Design and Department of Transmedia and is curated by Manuela Hansen, a New York City-based art historian and curator.
The overarching theme of “Carrying the Thick Present” takes shape by reflecting upon three interrelated notions–intimacy, fabulation, trauma–each unfolding in one different gallery. It is by working through these notions that the 24 artists participating in this exhibition have found their ways for engaging with, telling, and “Carrying the Thick Present”we live in and with it.
The exhibition schedule is as follows. All events are free and open to the campus community. Please visit each exhibition venue website for specific visitor information impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Carrying the Thick Present: Fabulation
Point of Contact Gallery, 350 West Fayette St.
Exhibition dates: March 30- May 21, 2021
Gallery hours: by appointment only
Exhibiting artists:
Katlyn Brumfield
Ellery Bryan
Jihun Choi
Alvin Huang
Catherine Spencer
Dahee Yun
Carrying the Thick Present: Trauma
Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee St.
Exhibition dates: April 8 – May 23, 2021
Exhibiting artists:
Joshua Baker
Ayesha Rumi
Ryan Somelofske
Maya Stern
Faezeh Tabatabaeimanesh
Shane Zhang
Carrying the Thick Present: Intimacy
Syracuse University Art Museum, Shaffer Art Building
Exhibition dates: April 8 -May 23, 2021
Gallery hours: Tues – Fri, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Saturday: by appointment only
Syracuse University & SUNY-ESF students, faculty, and staff only
Exhibiting artists:
Matthew Apol
Allison DeBritz
Jiayu Kang
Laura Lineback
Gregory Mizak
Brett Morgan
Linda Moses
Aanchal Raisahib
Kristina Starowitz
Britton Thorp
Katie Virag
Peiyuan Xi
VPA has a tradition of excellence in educating visual artists that spans more than 130 years. The college offers M.F.A. programs in its School of Art, School of Design and Department of Transmedia. Graduate students in these programs enjoy the benefits of an intimate and rigorous interdisciplinary program with access to the resources of a major university, small class sizes and an active, professional faculty.