Design media arts students display artwork inspired by prefix
The Department of Design Media Arts annual exhibition of undergraduate work, "DIS" explores topics and narratives related to the prefix "dis-". This call was met with responses that reflect disembodiment, disintegration, disregard, distance, dysmorphia, dystopia, disconnection, among others. The multidisciplinary body of work featured in the show traverses this theme through sculpture, photography, VR, video, electronics, interactive web applications, books and many others.
"Three letters and a hyphen inspired a 27-artist exhibit.
Undergraduate design media arts students will display their artistic interpretations of the prefix “dis-” at the New Wight Gallery on Thursday. The prefix, which indicates reversal, a negation, lack or deprivation, and a removal or release, allowed students to interpret terms like “distance” and “dismantle” through mediums such as sculptures, video installations and poster designs, said organizer Jen Agosta.
The fourth-year design media arts student said she believes the theme lets students create and present work that resonates with them on a personal level, while focusing on various interpretations of “dis-.” Students drew inspiration from their own experiences to create new work or expand on previous pieces, all invoking the concept of “dis-.”
“What we were excited about (with) this subject was all the concepts and words we hadn’t thought of,” Agosta said. “It’s exciting to see the artists’ different interpretations and takes of ‘dis-.’"— Alexandra Del Rosario, Jan. 17, 2018
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