1. ‘Inspiring’ artist Dara eyes Hugo Award

    Armed with a sketchbook and an old laptop, Galen Dara began to do illustration work for emerging fantasy and science fiction authors after getting her undergraduate degree. “There’s something powerful about artists and writers who explore the fantastic,” she said. In truth, it was Dara who also was emerging as a talented illustrator back then — and […]

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  2. Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

    The first time Andrés Caballero entered Arena México, called the “cathedral of lucha libre” professional wrestling, he was hooked. “I remember feeling intoxicated by the energy. Everyone was wearing masks, and the crowd was screaming and laughing,” said the Mexico City-area native, a Master of Fine Arts student in Photography, Video and Imaging at the University of […]

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  3. Internships give art students professional insight

    Linda Garcia Escobar wants to be an art educator after growing up in a family of teachers and artists. Marcelino Flores hopes to expand his hobby of creating monster sculptures into a full-time venture, and he’s already showcasing his work at toy shows. The two undergraduate students might have different career goals, but they share one thing in […]

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  4. Centennial Prize winner Blanchette creates living sculpture

    Growing up in Maine, Claire Fall Blanchette often tagged along with a landscaper — her mom. “I spent a lot of time outside,” the School of Art graduate student said. The experience had a big influence on Blanchette when she began to bring nature into her artwork, including plants, grass and now fungi. That’s right, the MFA […]

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