The senior capstone exhibition "Self Identity" will be on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke through April 23.
The exhibit will feature works by five undergraduate art students: Isabella Garcia, Yessenia Camacho, Lanise Robinson, Alicia Haggans and Diamond Holland.
"It's an exciting time of year," states A.D. Gallery Director Joseph Begnaud. "At the end of each semester, we feature the work of UNCP bachelor of arts students who are graduating and this spring. We have three shows back to back."
The title "Self Identity" encompasses the collective themes of the students' work: gender, race, health of the self, life cycles and family. These are the parts that make up one's identity, and they will be expressed through a variety of mediums, from oil paint to sculpture. Below are examples of what to expect from some of the artists' work.
García's art reflects her identity as a Venezuelan, which has a very strong influence in her work. She tries to communicate the positivity that she sees within her country and her South American culture. Over the past six years, Venezuela has been undergoing massive political corruption which has led to this horrible country's horrible perception in the news and the media.
While Garcia is aware of this situation, she avoids adding to that negative reputation by speaking badly about her country. Instead, she tries to focus on the better side. She does this by representing subtle yet powerful Venezuela elements, such as its beautiful landscapes and traditions. More recently, she has focused on other social issues that affect the entire world to voice her own opinion.
Through her artwork, Camacho expresses her love of family and turtles.
"I love turtles the most in art because they're very easy to transfer in different types of media, like me. I love many different types of media and I use turtles for that reason. I was raised to always care for family ties and how life is a cycle that never ends but with different paths to choose, so I try to express that in my art."
The A.D. Gallery is located in Locklear Hall on the first floor. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
