Art majors showcase their work in honors art exhibition, “Impressions of Individualism”

Ezerae Ham, senior Art major, finds “the experience of human emotions to be a beautiful thing. I wanted to translate that experience into visual pieces. I feel like nature is a universal way to communicate emotions, so I decided to depict feelings and emotions through nature scenery and different colors that, to me, elicit emotional responses.”

Photo caption:  "Joy", 2021, acrylic painting on acrylic sheet, 18 in x 24 in. 

Kaylen Buschhorn, senior Art major, founded the women’s sport media company, More Than Just Balls, in September 2020. Her goal is to increase the coverage of female athletes through her merchandise, which includes clothing, cups, and stickers. She hopes to “elevate the voices of female athletes and spotlight those who are breaking through the glass ceiling.”

Photo caption: "Sports are NOT inherently male," printed white cotton shirt, size S, 28" by 36."

Laura Midkiff, senior Art major, said, “In today's society, many people have developed their personalities into brands, creating purchasable merchandise that represents that brand they've developed. I was inspired by this trend in popular culture to create my own ‘merch’ that represents me and my experiences as an individual. Through sticker and T-shirt design, I was challenged to express those experiences, utilizing what I've learned as a graphic designer to convey who I am.”

Photo caption: “Laura's Doodles,” 2022, printed cotton shirt.

Laurel Conover, senior Art major, states, “My work focuses on how a person is perceived based on how they choose to show themselves and the parts of self that may not be seen at first glance but are core elements of who they are. I explore this idea through a variety of media, with a focus on different textures and how layering can convey this message in my art. I show these ideas in my own experiences as a way of glimpsing into my thought process and sense of self."

Photo caption: “A Light In The Dark,” 2020, Mixed Media (acrylic, watercolor, ink, and thread) on Watercolor Paper, 9 x 6 in.

Leah Wilder, senior Art major, noted, “I’ve always had a terrible memory, but after the sudden passing of a close friend, I realized that I shouldn’t have written this off as much as I did. The first half of my exhibit aims to reclaim and reinterpret old memories that are slipping through my fingers, and the second half focuses on making new memories and keeping myself present in the moment.”

Photo caption: “Untitled,” 2021, acrylic painting, 16 x 24 in.

Liz Mince, senior Art major, is using her art to raise awareness of the Home on the Hill program at McDaniel for high financial need students. These students are provided access to the campus food pantry year-round, which includes food and produce, toiletries, school supplies, laundry detergent, and personal items, as well as other necessities. “My work will include graphic designs that display the importance of this program, as well as useful information... [to encourage those viewing the exhibition] to give back to their community by donating their items to the organization," she said.

Photo caption: "Home on the Hill", 2021, digital media-graphic design, 11 x 15 in.