This research project studies ways that space shapes identity by examining a contemporary sculpture using a multicultural theory. The author focuses on analyzing the role of physical space in the construction of cultural identity across time by studying Mariana Castillo-Deball’s No Solid Form Can Contain You (2010) through Gloria Anzaldua’s Nepantilism theory.

Art work, sculpture, installation by artist Jacob Tylor Gibson, as part of an exhibition entitled "From Every Depth of Good and Ill" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 26 to April 29, 2023.

Art work Oil on Linen by artist Sarah DePetris, as part of an exhibition entitled " Rainbows, Stones & Ghosts (Part II)" in the Cora Stafford Gallery (South), College of Visual Arts & Design, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, from April 5-8, 2023. Photographed by Stephanie Gerhart.

Art work of oil on linen by artist Sarah DePetris, as part of an exhibition entitled " Rainbows, Stones & Ghosts (Part II)" in the Cora Stafford Gallery (South), College of Visual Arts & Design, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, from April 5-8, 2023. Photographed by Stephanie Gerhart.

Works of art on image transfer onto concrete, ratchet straps by artist Kaitlin West.

Works of art on image transfer onto concrete, ratchet straps by artist Kaitlin West.

Brief Artist Statement by Lara Asam as part of a 2021 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Thresholds” in the Cora Stafford Gallery on the campus of the University of North Texas on April 12-22, 2021.

Art work in tissue paper, cardboard, and paper, by artist Saxon Martinez, as part of an exhibition entitled "Candalaria Paredes and Delores Martinez" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 4 to April 8, 2023.

Art work in printmaking and sculpture by artist Jacob Tylor Gibson, as part of an exhibition entitled "From Every Depth of Good and Ill" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 26 to April 29, 2023.

Art work in printmaking and sculpture by artist Jacob Tylor Gibson, as part of an exhibition entitled "From Every Depth of Good and Ill" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 26 to April 29, 2023.

Art work in printmaking and sculpture by artist Jacob Tylor Gibson, as part of an exhibition entitled "From Every Depth of Good and Ill" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 26 to April 29, 2023.

Works of art on Wood (Maple plywood), Wood Dye, Recycled cotton yarn, and tufting cloth by artist Atinuke Adeleke as part of a 2023 MFA exhibition entitled "Asepo" in the North Cora Stafford Gallery. 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX from April 19 to April 22, 2023. Asepo is a simulated domestic space that speaks to being a product of the hybridization of cultures, the sense of displacement and the need for belonging that comes with being a hybrid of sorts.

Art work in mulberry paper, cardboard, by artist Saxon Martinez, as part of an exhibition entitled "Candalaria Paredes and Delores Martinez" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 4 to April 8, 2023.

Art work in stained porcelain by artist Eric Grasham, as part of an exhibition entitled "Oil People" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 12 to April 15, 2023.

Art work in ceramics, sound art, and sculpture by artist Jacob Tylor Gibson, as part of an exhibition entitled "From Every Depth of Good and Ill" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 26 to April 29, 2023.

Art work in ceramics, sound art, and sculpture by artist Jacob Tylor Gibson, as part of an exhibition entitled "From Every Depth of Good and Ill" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 26 to April 29, 2023.

Art work in cardboard, tissue paper, and paper, by artist Saxon Martinez, as part of an exhibition entitled "Candalaria Paredes and Delores Martinez" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 4 to April 8, 2023.

Art work in oil on panel by artist Sarah DePetris, as part of an exhibition entitled "Stones & Ghosts (Part I)" in the Union Art Gallery, University Union, University of North Texas, from March 27 - April 6, 2023. Photographed by Stephanie Gerhart.

Art work in Oil Graphite and Gesso on Paper by artist Sarah DePetris, as part of an exhibition entitled "Stones & Ghosts (Part I)" in the Union Art Gallery, University Union, University of North Texas, from March 27 - April 6, 2023. Photographed by Stephanie Gerhart.

Works of art in Acrylic print, by artist Atinuke Adeleke, as part of a 2023 MFA exhibition entitled "Asepo" in the North Cora Stafford Gallery 1201 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX, from April 19 to April 22, 2023.Asepo is a simulated domestic space that speaks to being a product of the hybridization of cultures, the sense of displacement, and the need for belonging that comes with being a hybrid of sorts.

Art work in matboard, tissue paper, and cardboard, by artist Saxon Martinez, as part of an exhibition entitled "Candalaria Paredes and Delores Martinez" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 4 to April 8, 2023.

Art work in matboard, mulberry paper, and paint, by artist Saxon Martinez, as part of an exhibition entitled "Candalaria Paredes and Delores Martinez" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 4 to April 8, 2023.

Art work in foamular and tissue paper, by artist Saxon Martinez, as part of an exhibition entitled "Candalaria Paredes and Delores Martinez" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 4 to April 8, 2023.

Art work in stained porcelain by artist Eric Grasham, as part of an exhibition entitled "Oil People" in the Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, from April 12 to April 15, 2023.