Artist turned Entrepreneur Matt Raithel When Matt Raithel began studying at Missouri State in 2000, he came seeking a pathway to video game design through the Electronic Arts (EA) program. Raithel was drawn to EA because of the interdisciplinary progressive nature of the program. Despite the extremely competitive application process, he was accepted and joined the animation … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Matt Raithel
Jessica Ryan, ’03, has always given her all on stage. Her giving nature carries over to the behind-the-scenes work of show business. She lives in New York City, the hub of the theatre world. She is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the studio Broadway Unlocked, and its sister technology company, All Together Now. Ryan uses technology — including livestreaming, … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur and trailblazer wants Broadway to be accessible to anyone, anywhere
During a visiting artist’s Japanese printmaking workshop, Maria Gerasimchuk-Djordjevic and Eric Pervukhin take a moment to ‘pose’. For nearly 30 years, Eric Pervukhin has been an integral part of the Art + Department—not only because of his exceptional teaching skills, but also his charismatic personality and continuous desire to encourage. Those who had the … [Read more...] about Commemorating 29 years at MSU, Eric Pervukhin
As Iwona Zalewska-Duszek announces her retirement this year, we reflect upon the impact she has made in the Art + Design Department and beyond during her last 30 years of teaching. Iwona’s passion for MSU’s Study Away programs—combined with her dedication to foundational courses for undergraduate students—has contributed so much to the department as a whole. Art + Design … [Read more...] about Iwona Zalewska-Duszek retires, celebrating three decades at MSU
If you asked Midori Saito, former Art + Design student, what she had been up to since graduating in 2018, she would reply, “Lots of things!” This is a bit of an understatement coming from the graphic designer. Lettering and illustration work from Midori’s creative Instagram, @thewasabimami. For starters, Midori moved to Kansas City to continue her creative pursuits, but … [Read more...] about Unplanned can be the best plan: Alumni feature, Midori Saito