Work of art in Kodak Carousel, glass, corn husk paper shadows by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground." They have variable dimensions: Kodak Carousel, laser etched glass (Slide: 2” x 4” and 2” x 3”) Panel: corn husks paper and gesso on plywood. 4’ x 4’ Table: Maple, steel pipes. 36” x 12” x 12”

Work of art in Corn husk paper, gesso, shadows by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground."

Work of art in Kodak Carousel, glass, corn husk paper on panel by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground." They have variable dimensions: Kodak Carousel, laser etched glass (Slide: 2” x 4” and 2” x 3”) Panel: corn husks paper and gesso on plywood. 4’ x 4’, and Table: Maple, steel pipes. 36” x 12” x 12”.

Work of art in Charred corn husks by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground."

Work of art in Charred corn husks by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground."

Work of art in graphite by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground."

Work of art in mixed media on panel by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on Stonehenge paper by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on panel by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on panel by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on Stonehenge paper by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Artist Statement from the MFA exhibition: In my recent work, I explore my identity as a first-generation American, using my painting practice to think about early memories of living in-between two cultures. These remembered moments allow a space for me to consider how both cultures merge. Portraying vivid memories through colorful recognizable objects and body parts, memories take on a new context, showing the passage of time, and reflecting on how memories take on new meaning. My desire to save these moments relates to my wish to name what makes me belong, and what marks me as unique, within the two cultures in which I exist.

Work of art in mixed media on panel by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on canvas by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on panel by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Ensemble of red wool/cashmere blend with alençon lace. A) Dress. Knee-length; 3/4 length sleeves. High, rounded neckline. Princess seams. Neckline and sleeves trimmed with red alençon lace, red braid and enhanced with red silk organza leaves. Center back zipper with hook & eye; 6-1/2" split at center back seam hemline. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Coutures by Laura" B) Coat of matching fabric. Knee-length, rounded neckline. Center front opening, wrist-length sleeves. Princess seaming. Faux pockets with flaps at hips. Wide bands of red Alençon and trim matching dress along opening, around forearms and down sides of tail on back of coat. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Coutures by Laura" C) Garment bag for dress and coat in rose douppioni trimmed in jacquard. Wide, ivory satin bow at top of center front zipper. Front monogrammed in red at left shoulder with "cAp" and the inauguration date of "January 20, 2015". Back embroidered in red: "Coutures / by / Laura". Lined in jacquard matching trim.

A short video combining still and motion footage documenting the move of the Texas Fashion Collection from Scoular Hall to the Welch Street Complex I. The video includes footage of the new site being cleared after demolition of the Church of Christ, construction of the Texas Fashion Collection section of the new facility, the arrival and placement of the modular sections, and general preparation of the new facility. Activities include inventory work, packing materials and preparing racks of garments for the move, of wrapped racks being loaded on and unloaded from trucks, and items being unloaded in the new facility. Still footage of packed areas of Scoular and new classrooms in Welch Street I are also included.