Art is a valuable method of empowerment when it inspires others to live as their most authentic selves. For Missouri State Art + Design alum Trevor Doell, creating artwork inspired by his own experiences and the history of the LGBTQ+ community has aimed to promote representation, self-acceptance, and inclusion. Trevor’s painting, “Crystal” “Being a gay … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Trevor Doell
It is not uncommon for artists across disciplines to dip into the literary world by illustrating or writing a book, but Associate Professor of Design Jacek Fraczak has gone a step further by taking on the publishing process of a book concept especially meaningful to him. The anthology entitled Art & Friends: Selected Writings of Danuta Wróblewska delves into Polish art … [Read more...] about Design Professor’s Book Offers Unique, Personal Perspective on Polish Art
While working a graphic design internship with Fight Colorectal Cancer, Leigh Stracener experienced firsthand how art can make an impact. The internship gave Leigh an outlet to use design skills to spread important awareness for a life-saving organization, and it also happened to included an opportunity to travel across the country to share the message. A sea of blue flags were … [Read more...] about Design for Change: Internships that Make an Impact
An exhibition celebrating Professor Emerita Judith Fowler’s work in painting fills both sides of Brick City Gallery this summer. The exhibition is on view June 21–August 5 and will be open for two First Friday Art Walks on July 1 and August 5 from 6–8 PM. Judith’s egg tempera paintings are found in Brick City Gallery East. The two-part exhibit is the first in a … [Read more...] about New Emeritus Series Spotlights Work of Judith Fowler
Graphic Design and Illustration majors are frequently finding opportunities to add international exhibition recognition to their resumés. Most recently, a group of students and faculty participated in Typozone /4/, an international exhibition based out of Eger, Hungary. Missouri State University was represented as the only university from the United States among 10 other … [Read more...] about Design Area Represented in Hungarian Typography Exhibition