Illustration Thesis

The Department of Art & Design proudly presents the BFA Illustration Thesis Exhibition, a celebration of the talent and imagination of our graduating seniors. This year’s theme is Sci-Fi Fantasy, and the exhibition will be on view in the Finley Gallery from April 15–22, 2025.

Come out and see the colorful and diverse artwork, from storyboards, animatics, and pitch bibles to visual development, fantasy, and editorial illustrations. Join us for the closing reception on Tuesday, April 22, from 1:00–5:00 PM and experience this exciting showcase of creative vision. Meet and connect with the 49 emerging artists behind the amazing artwork. Family, friends, faculty, and art lovers are all warmly invited. Enjoy refreshments as you explore the gallery and celebrate the creativity of this talented graduating class.

Mark your calendar and don’t miss it!

Students Participating from Illustration: Malachi Abernathy, Crystal Aguero-Chavarria, Dilara Akin, Tm Ampanyuth, Abigail Ayala, Marco Berrocal, Dee Castro, Zachary Colino, Taylor Coon, Devin Crockenberg, Rebekkah Dayon, Christopher Espiritu, Thomas Fischer, Kit Frascella, Jenna Freitas, Sky Frias, Angel Gonzalez, Tianna Gopaul, Leandry Gutierrez, Sam Harman, Violet Jacquin, Palina Kavalchuk, Bong Kim, Alyssa Kozdron, Tayla Kozlovski, Koen Kuscan, Jason Lara-Rodriguez, Cameron Le, Jeremy Malabuyoc, Tyler Massey, Kaiden Mendelsohn, Jazmin Merced, Devin Murray, Ezra Negron, Cassie Ortiz, Catherine Park, Illianna Pena, Julia Pierson, Jacob Rios, Kam Roberts, Marcos Santos, Ashauntee Silver, Traci Smith, David Solon, Naseem Topp, Chris Vera, Jaydah Victor-Morse, Ruthy Villa, and Yosep Yun

BFA Illustration Thesis Exhibition

• Exhibition dates: April 15 – April 22, 2025
• Closing Reception: April 22, 2025, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
• Finley Gallery, Finley Hall
• Light refreshments will be served