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 Concrete, Porcelain, graphite 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, 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, 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"

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 in red stoneware, plastic, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser cut-wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser cut-wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware, plastic, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware, plastic, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in 3D printed resin, porcelain, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware, plastic, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware, plastic, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware, plastic, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser-cut wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser-cut wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser-cut wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in 3D printed resin, porcelain, wool, and wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser-cut wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Work of art in red stoneware fired to cone 4, and laser-cut wood by artist Naomi Peterson as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "liminal_ties” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.