Work of art of found wooden chair, Wrangler blue jean by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of digital by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of digital by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of Wrangler blue jeans by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of Wrangler blue jeans by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of digital by artist Melissa Gamez-Herrera, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Te Digo Que Lo Llevo En La Sangre (I’m Telling You That I Carry It In My Blood)".

Work of art of Four Unique Gelatin Silver Photograms by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

This work is a developing portrait of women workers who are involved in labor rights advocacy within the context of the maquiladora (assemblage factory) industry in Mexico. I have traveled to do research in Mexico by making photographs and through collecting recorded testimonies from the women workers I come to meet through an organization called the Comité Fronterizo de Obreras. The resulting artwork I make includes photographs, handmade books, video, sculpture and works on paper. Ultimately, my translation of the empowerment and stories of these women workers into works of art are at the center of my practice.

Work of art of Two Archival Pigment Prints from 120mm Negative by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of digital mock-up file by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of digital mock-up file by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of Archival Pigment Print from Lumen Print by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of digital mock-up file by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of digital mock-up file by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of Archival Pigment Print from Lumen Print by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of Five Unique Gelatin Silver Photograms by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of Five Archival Pigment Prints from 35mm Negative by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

With this work, I investigate the mental and physical toll of the past and the dissonance that often occurs as we age through the use of experimental cameraless techniques. By placing photographic materials directly against my skin during performative acts of self-care, I document my body as I reflect on the damage it suffered as a result of my childhood as a competitive gymnast, which is being exacerbated by the effects of age and time. The resulting photographs are a poetic self-reflection on my physical form that embodies my struggle to understand and accept my deteriorating body.

Work of art of Four Unique Gelatin Silver Photograms by artist Stephanie Gerhart, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Skin Deep" digital exhibition (due to COVID-19 pandemic).

Work of art of Paper, fibers, paint, ink by artist Heather Hoskins, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Visceral Reflections". Recordings of daily setbacks or successes with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Work of art of Mixed Media Immersive Installation by artist Heather Hoskins, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Visceral Reflections". Installation view of Visceral Reflections.

Work of art of Glass, paper, fibers, crochet, resin, ink, paint by artist Heather Hoskins, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Visceral Reflections".

Work of art of Paper, fibers, paint, ink by artist Heather Hoskins, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Visceral Reflections". Recordings of daily setbacks or successes with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Work of art of Glass, paper, fibers, crochet, resin, ink, paint by artist Heather Hoskins, as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Visceral Reflections".