Chapter I describes the purpose of the project, which was to develop a body of work that exhibits my current thought process. The questions presented to myself consisted of the following: 1. How effective was the expression of my ideas socially and politically after the change to the work? 2. Was the minimal approach a tool that contributes or detracts from this effectiveness? 3. Did an increase in scale successfully act as an element of confrontation? Chapter II describes the inspiration behind the making of my work it also discusses problems encountered with an understanding of the viewer concerning imagery. Chapter III summarizes the methodology behind the execution of the new body of work. It also discusses how simplification of imagery works as a solution to my problems.

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Stoneware, Underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Concrete, Porcelain, graphite by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Juan Barroso's artwork depicts Mexican labor and the immigrant experience at the border. With the current political administration enforcing policies that dehumanize and force immigrants into the shadows, recognizing an immigrant’s humanity is vital. As the son of immigrant parents, he pays homage to his people and the dignity of their labor. He mixes 2- dimensional imagery, influenced by personal narratives, with 3-dimensional functional forms. Using a small watercolor brush, he paints his images with thousands of dots in a timeconsuming and labor-intensive process that becomes an act of devotion.

Work of art of Porcelain, Underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Low-fire Clay, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze, cedar by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art of Porcelain, underglaze by artist Juan Barroso as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Mano De Obra"

Work of art in stoneware, cone 7 oxidation by artist Lyndee Deal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Live With It!"

Work of art in stoneware, cone 7 oxidation by artist Lyndee Deal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Live With It!"

Work of art in stoneware, cone 7 oxidation by artist Lyndee Deal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Live With It!"

Work of art in stoneware, cone 7 oxidation, MDF, glitter, resin by artist Lyndee Deal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Live With It!"