Work of art in steel, 3D printed resin, wood by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in Wood, Fabric, Acrylic, Monofilament, Resin by artist Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds"

Work of art in Wood, Fabric, Acrylic, Monofilament, Resin by artist Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds"

Work of art in Wood, Fabric, Acrylic, Monofilament, Resin by artist Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds"

Work of art in Wood, Fabric, Acrylic, Monofilament, Resin by artist Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds"

Work of art in Wood, Fabric, Acrylic, Monofilament, Resin by artist Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds"

Brief Artist Statement by Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

Work of art in steel by artist Loren Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Objects of Wonder: Journey of Perception"

My artistic practice centers around personal history, connection, and identity. I reflect on my experience as a Nigerian who has lived on three continents thus far, and how those experiences have led to the deconstruction, reassembly, and hybridization of my identity. My work pays homage to my tribe of origin, Yoruba, whilst redefining and exploring the hybridity that exists as a result of cross-cultural influences that are prominent in our world today. I incorporate varying objects and materials such as jewelry, sculpture, wood, metal, and fiber. This integration speaks to the multicultural existence of the world I live in the interrelationship between Nigeria and the West.

An artwork titled "Affix" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Intertwine Detail" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Clinging" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Captivate Detail" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Devour" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Entangle" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Entice" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

An artwork titled "Intertwine" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Brittney Hampton, entitled "Lure" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201 from March 27 to March 30, 2024. "Lure" is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically.

Lure is an exploration of light, color, and space through an understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically. The forms of my jewelry pieces are influenced by carnivorous plants which, unlike other plants, lure living prey through nectar and utilize intense coloration to mimic flowers. My collection of jewelry, like the colors and patterns of the carnivorous plant, aims to lure people closer. Colorful reflections and small details invite people to explore my work.

An artwork titled "Frozen Starfish" as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Jordan Scott, entitled "Worn by the Sea" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX from March 6 to March 9, 2024. Worn by the Sea is an exhibition that presents jewelry inspired by natural environments, particularly the ocean, showcasing a unique blend of hammer forming, enameling, patination, and textile techniques in metal to evoke the beauty and wonder of marine life.

An Installation view of Worn by the Sea as part of 2024 MFA exhibition by artist Jordan Scott, entitled "Worn by the Sea" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, North, UNT Art Building, 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX from March 6 to March 9, 2024. Worn by the Sea is an exhibition that presents jewelry inspired by natural environments, particularly the ocean, showcasing a unique blend of hammer forming, enameling, patination, and textile techniques in metal to evoke the beauty and wonder of marine life.