Work of art of installation image by artist Sarah Janke as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Bewildering Genealogy"

Work of art in ceramic, sculpture, wood, and trash by artist Amy Wachal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Angelfish Prayers".

Work of art (variable dimensions) in paper (paper mache objects of visitor responses) by artist Karla Garcia part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Uncertain Ground."

Work of art in stoneware, slip, underglaze, wool, beads by artist Teresa Larrabee as part of her 2019 MFA Portfolio.

Work of art in Morganite, school desk, powder coated (other media include steel, sharpie, color pencil, sterling silver) by artist Jason Thomson as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Drawback".

Work of art in Cotton Fabric, Cotton Batting (Photo by Megan Desoto) by artist Alyssa Russell as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "On/Scenity".

Work of art in 3D printed toilets, acrylic, foam core, door peeps by artist Teresa Larrabee as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Potty Talk". Views through the lenses. The pieces are installed behind a wall to appear as a full room through the door viewer. Inspired by reoccurring nightmares both dreamt and experienced.

Work of art in copper, enamel, maple, and graphite paint by artist Jessica Sawyer as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "North".

Work of art in stoneware, acrylic, broom bristles, crayon, bow by artist Teresa Larrabee as part of her 2019 MFA Portfolio.

Work of art in mixed media (in variable dimensions, shown in MFA exhibition "Kaugnayan(Connections)," by artist Hanna Pettyjohn.

Works of art in archival inkjet print by artist Megan A. DeSoto as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Beauty Remains, Object Portraiture"

Work of art in chalk, steel, powder coated by artist Jason Thomson as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Drawback".

Work of art in digital image by artist Megan A. DeSoto as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Beauty Remains, Object Portraiture"

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on Stonehenge paper by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Work of art in mixed media on canvas by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Installation shot of an exhibit by Cynthia Giron as part of a a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Double Dare".

Girl's dress of off-white cotton canvas feed sack material with stemmed yellow rose print. Double Peter Pan style collar with scalloped ruffle trim. Gathered and pleated short sleeves with matching scalloped ruffle trim. Empire waist; knee length. Center back closure of three circular pearl buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined.

Work of art video by artist Kendra Smith as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "The Walk".

Work of art in digital image by artist Megan A. DeSoto as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Beauty Remains, Object Portraiture"

Work of art in digital image by artist Megan A. DeSoto as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Beauty Remains, Object Portraiture"

Artist Statement from the MFA exhibition: In my recent work, I explore my identity as a first-generation American, using my painting practice to think about early memories of living in-between two cultures. These remembered moments allow a space for me to consider how both cultures merge. Portraying vivid memories through colorful recognizable objects and body parts, memories take on a new context, showing the passage of time, and reflecting on how memories take on new meaning. My desire to save these moments relates to my wish to name what makes me belong, and what marks me as unique, within the two cultures in which I exist.