The primary purpose of this investigation was to acquire information about the fundamentals of participating in group and one-person shows. The assumption was made that upon acquiring this basic information an understanding of the intricacies of the larger exhibition procedure could be attained. I proposed to investigate aspects important to the production, selection, and installation of my work in a formal gallery setting.

Inborn in all of us is the need to secure those possessions we feel are precious. The purpose of this problem was to take a step beyond the container for valuable possessions and create containers designed to safely protect feelings and memories, specifically my feelings and memories regarding my personal relationships.

Work of art on Acrylic Plastic, Wood, Acrylic Paint, and Metal Zippe by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Installation view of work of art on Acrylic Plastic, and Latex Paint by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Detail view of work of art on Acrylic Plastic, Wood, Acrylic Paint, and Metal Zippe by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Work of art on Acrylic Plastic, Metal Rack, LED UV Lights, and Plastic by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Detailed view of work of art on Acrylic Plastic, Metal Rack, LED UV Lights, and Plastic by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Installation view work of art on Acrylic Plastic, plywood, and aluminum rivets by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Side view of installation work of art on Acrylic Plastic, plywood, and aluminum rivets by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Work of art on tree trunk and roots, acrylic plastic, latex paint by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Detail view of work of art on tree trunk and roots, acrylic plastic, latex paint by artist Philip F. Samson as part of a 2022 MFA exhibition, entitled "Confluence" in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building Atrium on the main campus of the University of North Texas from April 4 to April 14, 2022.

Work of art by artist Sarah Janke as part of a Creative Problems course with visiting professor Gabrielle Duggan. Submitted as part of her MFA portfolio.

Work of art in mixed media by artist Cosmo Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Green Man Action Cycle."

Work of art in mixed media by artist Cosmo Jones as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Green Man Action Cycle."