The work you encounter on the College of Design’s Virtual Gallery may contain a number of topics that are emotionally challenging and can create discomfort. Some work contains adult content and sensitive subject matter. We encourage you to engage with the variety of perspectives, opinions and experiences shown here and to discuss them with your family members, peers and mentors.
Integrated studio arts seniors will share their work in an exhibition April 16–22 in Gallery 181 and online in Gallery 181V. Emergence will showcase artwork by 20 students who will graduate with a bachelor of fine arts in May, August or December. Each senior submitted up to eight pieces for the show; two to three works per student will be installed in Gallery 181 and the rest will be presented virtually.
Participating seniors
Reigne Adrian, Galena, Illinois Haleigh Anderson, Clive Cassidy Barker, Davenport Catherine Berg, Cedar Rapids Samantha Bias, Minneapolis Katharine Browning, Lebanon, Ohio Bailey Carpenter, Johnston Caitlyn Chellew, Ames Rachel Eshuis, Ankeny Charlie Esker, Cedar Rapids Brett Garrett, Des Moines Riley Gunderson, Lawrenceville, Georgia Allison Hellman, Des Moines Ce’Dell Hughes, Chicago Madison Klocke, Jewell Madeleine Loyd, West Des Moines Lynn Nguyen, Des Moines Sarah Siroky, Centerville, Ohio Naseul Son, Clive
Reigne Adrian
Artist Statement
I have always surrounded myself with various plants and animals, thus my work revolves depicting both flora and fauna. I enjoy combining and pairing aspects of flora and fauna together to create unique illustrations with lush color palettes. I tend to gravitate towards depictions of reptiles and amphibians with their delicate scaling and wide array of colorations as this allows me to work with rendering small details and experiment with color. My work aims to stylistically render detail, allow the viewer to appreciate the beauty of things often overlooked or undervalued, and depict fantastical combinations of various flora and fauna.
Online Gallery Submissions
Citrus Snakes by Reigne Adrian
Citrus Snakes by Reigne Adrian
Prince of the Pomegranate Tree by Reigne Adrain
Prince of the Pomegranate Tree by Reigne Adrain
Strawberry Pacman Frog by Reigne Adrian
Strawberry Pacman Frog by Reigne Adrian
Leopard Gecko Care Sheet by Reigne Adrian
Leopard Gecko Care Sheet by Reigne Adrian
About the Artist: Reigne Adrian Video
Haleigh Anderson
Online Gallery Submissions
The Other Side of the Light by Haleigh Anderson
The Other Side of the Light by Haleigh Anderson
Reduction woodcut print
12” x 18”
2021
Monday by Haleigh Anderson
Monday by Haleigh Anderson
Mixed Media
Watercolor, micron pen
9” x 12”
2019
Lunch in France by Haleigh Anderson
Lunch in France by Haleigh Anderson
Acrylic on canvas
24” x 24”
2017
Turbulent by Haleigh Anderson
Turbulent by Haleigh Anderson
Acrylic on canvas
16” x 20”
2019
Triple Grilled Cheese by Haleigh Anderson
Triple Grilled Cheese by Haleigh Anderson
Watercolor on Arches cold-press paper
15” x 22”
2020
Wait Here by Haleigh Anderson
Wait Here by Haleigh Anderson
Acrylic on canvas
30” x 40”
2020
Coronapocalypse by Haleigh Anderson
Coronapocalypse by Haleigh Anderson
Acrylic on panel
12” x 16”
2020
About the Artist: Haleigh Anderson Video
Cassidy Barker
Artist Statement
When it comes to my art, I focus on telling or creating stories, while capturing the emotion involved within them. Whether it is through a series of paintings or in a single portrait. I believe that within life there are tales that we don’t want to share or aspects that we don’t want others to see. There are good times and bad, and my work explores both sides of the story.
Online Gallery Submissions
Master Study - Self Portrait by Cassidy Barker
Master Study - Self Portrait by Cassidy Barker
Year: 2018
Medium: Painting
Materials: Acrylic
Dimensions: 23 x 27 in.
Playful Child by Cassidy Barker
Playful Child by Cassidy Barker
Year: 2018
Medium: Painting
Materials: Acrylic
Dimensions: 24 x 24 in.
Creative Process - Still Life by Cassidy Barker
Creative Process - Still Life by Cassidy Barker
Year: 2020
Medium: Drawing
Material: Graphite
Dimensions: 12 x 16 in.
Skeletal Portrait by Cassidy Barker
Skeletal Portrait by Cassidy Barker
Year: 2020
Medium: Drawing
Material: Graphite
Dimensions: 24 x18 in.
Depressed by Cassidy Barker
Depressed by Cassidy Barker
Year: 2020
Medium: Painting
Material: Acrylic
Dimensions: 29 x 28 in
About the Artist: Cassidy Barker Video
Catherine Berg
Artist Statement
I work through a feminine lens that aims to evoke a personal response through uncovering emotional aspects of the shared human experience. My work speaks on societal expectations by exploring gender and sexuality, politics, and environmental issues. I create pieces that can be soft or very vibrant with high contrast that works to form a vulnerable and intimate relationship with the viewer. I value process above all and practice a variety of mediums in abstracted, detailed, and layered collage.
Online Gallery Submissions
Amorous Intimacy by Catherine Berg
Amorous Intimacy by Catherine Berg
Artemis, Demeter, Aphrodite by Catherine Berg
Artemis, Demeter, Aphrodite by Catherine Berg
Feminine Intimacy by Catherine Berg
Feminine Intimacy by Catherine Berg
Holgate Glacier by Catherine Berg
Holgate Glacier by Catherine Berg
Not Yours by Catherine Berg
Not Yours by Catherine Berg
Open Space Series by Catherine Berg
Open Space Series by Catherine Berg
Superorganism by Catherine Berg
Superorganism by Catherine Berg
Samantha Bias
Artist Statement
I have felt for a long time that art exists to help us question our environments as well as ourselves, and if we are not asking questions, we are not moving forward, and if I am not making art, I might die. Some themes I have been challenging in my art lately involves questioning how our society and social conditions have affected our relationships with ourselves and our memories through the lens of gender roles, androgyny, Wall Street, and the collective American childhood. I explore many different mediums in my work, often spanning from acrylic paint to whatever I am drinking at the time. My work also plays with themes of disconnecting from the conscious self within the studio process by embracing the idea of fast art as well as “sabotage” / painting with your eyes closed.
Online Gallery Submissions
Untitled Gray Painting by Samantha Bias
Untitled Gray Painting by Samantha Bias, Acrylic Paint, Gesso, gum, newspaper, watercolor, juxtaposed biblical imagery, and my DNA on wood panel, 3’x5’, 2020
Hands by Samantha Bias
Hands by Samantha Bias, Acrylic Paint, Gesso, graphite, green tea, and coffee on wood panel, 2.5’x5’, 2020
Untitled : Man by Samantha Bias
Untitled / Man by Samantha Bias, Acrylic Paint on wood panel, 3’x3’, 2020
Untitled (1967?) by Samantha Bias
Untitled (1967?) by Samantha Bias, Acrylic, coffee, my DNA on wood panel, 3’x3’, 2020
Person With Hair by Samantha Bias
Person With Hair by Samantha Bias, acrylic paint and graphite on silk and paper, 1.5’x3’, 2020
Untitled Ink by Samantha Bias
Untitled Ink by Samantha Bias, India ink and watercolor on paper, 8.5”x11”, 2020.
Shirt by Samantha Bias
Shirt, Acrylic paint, bees wax, and gesso on wood, 3’x6’, 2020.
Leg by Samantha Bias
Leg, Acrylic, Gesso, Paper, Glitter, Watercolor, aluminum foil, and card stock on wood panel, 3’ x 3.5’, 2020.
“Indie” by Samantha Bias, Acrylic paint, tea, and ink on paper, newsprint and wood panel, 3’ x 6’, 2021
Woman From Knitting Catalog by Samantha Bias
Woman From Knitting Catalog by Samantha Bias, Acrylic paint on wood panel, 3’x3.5’, 2021.
Gelatin Piece by Samantha Bias
Gelatin Piece by Samantha Bias, Gelatin, deep-fried soap, artificially scented wax, fabric flowers, dust, plastic, resin, beeswax, glass cake stand and cover, 1.5’x1.5’, 2021 (3)
I love Andy (and Andy loves me) by Samantha Bias
I love Andy (and Andy loves me) by Samantha Bias, watercolor, paper, plastic, cardboard, 8”x8”, 2021Resized
Les Ongulés by Samantha Bias, film, 2020
Katharine Browning
Artist Statement
My art explores themes of self-awareness and inward reflection. Each body of work focuses on creating a personal connection with the viewer, and seeks to deepen an understanding of individuality by connecting with a viewer’s thoughts and experiences. Each memory has a hand in who you are today. In order to move forward, you must face the past.
Online Gallery Submissions
Face Patches by Kate Browning
Face Patches by Kate Browning
Embroidered cotton blend
1.5x1.5 in.
2019
Put your weight on me by Kate Browning
Put your weight on me by Kate Browning
Walnut, wire
4x4x9 in.
2019
#1 from Art Block by Kate Browning
#1 from Art Block by Kate Browning
Digital Photography
5184x3456 px.
2020
Life Cycle by Kate Browning
Life Cycle by Kate Browning
Acrylic paint, oil pastel
20x32 in.
2021
In the Light by Kate Browning
In the Light by Kate Browning
Digital drawing
2048x2048 px.
2020
About the Artist: Kate Browning Video
Bailey Carpenter
Artist Statement
My artwork aims to capture the features of various animals in a colorful and surreal style while often incorporating species of plants as well. I work to push details in the texture in each animal, while often pairing them with a plant that fits the composition and features of the animal. I often work with many different species of birds, both to learn more about them and to show others the unique beauty they carry. The main medium I use is digital so that I can both push the color and value in each of my illustrations.
Online Gallery Submissions
Enveloped by Bailey Carpenter
Enveloped by Bailey Carpenter
Digital
22”x22”
2019
Nightbringer by Bailey Carpenter
Nightbringer by Bailey Carpenter
Digital
16”x20”
2019
Martial Eagle Information by Bailey Carpenter
Martial Eagle Information by Bailey Carpenter
Digital
16”x20”
2019
Fragmented by Bailey Carpenter
Fragmented by Bailey Carpenter
Digital
17”x11”
2018
Backyard Conspiracy by Bailey Carpenter
Backyard Conspiracy by Bailey Carpenter
Digital
11”x17”
2018
About the Artist: Bailey Carpenter Video
Caitlyn Chellew
Artist Statement
As someone who basically grew up at the library, I have a deep love for stories and understand the impact that they have. My work consists of illustrations and comics with a focus on themes of identity. I believe that stories, especially comics, are great tools in creating empathy, which is desperately needed during this time.
Online Gallery Submissions
The Woman // The Public by Caitlyn Chellew
The Woman // The Public by Caitlyn Chellew
Year: 2020
Medium: Painting
Materials: Acrylic
Dimensions: 11”x14”
First Time Hosting (Third Image in Sequence) by Caitlyn Chellew
First Time Hosting (Third Image in Sequence) by Caitlyn Chellew
Year: 2020
Medium: Sequential Narrative Illustrations
Materials: Digital, Procreate
Dimensions: 10”x14”
The Difference Between Me and You (Third Image in Sequence) by Caitlyn Chellew
The Difference Between Me and You (Third Image in Sequence) by Caitlyn Chellew
Year: 2020
Medium: Digital
Materials: Procreate
Dimensions: 9”x16”
Untitled Wordless Narrative Comic (First Image in Sequence) by Caitlyn Chellew
Untitled Wordless Narrative Comic (First Image in Sequence) by Caitlyn Chellew
Year: 2021
Medium: Digital
Materials: Procreate
Dimensions: 11”x17”
Dear Samar Cover by Caitlyn Chellew
Dear Samar Cover by Caitlyn Chellew
Year: 2020
Medium: Digital
Materials: Procreate
Dimensions: 960 x 1440 px
About the Artist: Caitlyn Chellew Video
Rachel Eshuis
Artist Statement
I use digital and traditional media to make illustrations. These illustrations tell stories of imagined characters, and display scenes from my many adventures into the depths of my friends’ imaginations. I create these pieces as a short escape from the ever-increasing torrent of negativity in the news.
Online Gallery Submissions
Tower for Two by Rachel Eshuis
Tower for Two by Rachel Eshuis
Tower for Two
Digital
2020
16” x 9”
After the Accident by Rachel Eshuis
After the Accident by Rachel Eshuis
Digital
2020
16” x 9”
Under New Management by Rachel Eshuis
Under New Management by Rachel Eshuis
Digital
2020
16” x 9”
The Cinderwood by Rachel Eshuis
The Cinderwood by Rachel Eshuis
Prismacolor Markers, black and white pens
2020
6.25” x 4.75”
The God and the Moon by Rachel Eshuis
The God and the Moon by Rachel Eshuis
Prismacolor markers, black and white pens
2020
6.25” x 4.75”
About the Artist: Rachel Eshuis Video
Charlie Esker
Online Gallery Submissions
Dance by Charlie Esker
Dance by Charlie Esker
Escape by Charilie Esker
Gestation by Charlie Esker
Gestation by Charlie Esker
One with Earth by Charlie Esker
One with Earth by Charlie Esker
Self Portrait by Charlie Esker
Self Portrait by Charlie Esker
Snack by Charlie Esker
Snack by Charlie Esker
The Divine Feminine by Charlie Esker
The Divine Feminine by Charlie Esker
The Divine Masculine by Charlie Esker
The Divine Masculine by Charlie Esker
The Divine Non-binary by Charlie Esker
The Divine Non-binary by Charlie Esker
Who am I Homunculi by Charlie Esker
Who am I Homunculi by Charlie Esker
Wicker King by Charlie Esker
Wicker King by Charlie Esker
Brett Garrett
Artist Statement
I create three dimensional forms primarily out of wood. My work explores thoughts and emotions that I have experienced through life as well as theories and concepts such as time, progression, and change. These objects take many shapes, from geometric to natural and literal to figurative. I work meticulously to push technical limits to create detailed work. The use of color and material are key components I use to drive a narrative reinforced by craft and composition.
Controlling Chaos by Brett Garrett
2020
6”x 8”x 8”
Walnut, White Oak, Cherry, Ash, Maple,
Spalted Maple, Hickery, Padauk, Aromatic
Cedar
Over Again by Brett Garrett
Over Again by Brett Garrett
2020
18”x 9”x 1”
Acrylic Yarn
Wayfarer by Brett Garrett
Wayfarer by Brett Garrett
2019
7”x 5”x 20”
Stoneware
Riley Gunderson
Artist Statement
I gather materials to create mixed-media and collage pieces. I make books, three dimensional collages and sculptures, and paintings. Through this process I display and work through concerns that are important to me. My work amplifies my own voice and the voice of females I have admired throughout my career.
Online Gallery Submissions
Personal Bloom by Riley Gunderson
Personal Bloom by Riley Gunderson
Mixed Media Book
2020
10.5” x 8.5”
Communicate With Him by Riley Gunderson
Communicate With Him by Riley Gunderson
Mixed Media Book
2020
12” x 9”
Detail of Communicate With Him by Riley Gunderson
Detail of Communicate With Him by Riley Gunderson
Mixed Media Book
2020
12” x 9”
Newly Married by Riley Gunderson
Newly Married by Riley Gunderson
Acrylic on Canvas
2020
20” x 16”
Internal Check Up by Riley Gunderson
Internal Check Up by Riley Gunderson
Acrylic on Canvas
2020
16” x 20”
About the Artist: Riley Gunderson Video
Allison Hellman
Artist Statement
I have watched my family create my entire life. In a way, I always knew I wanted to be an artist. My work in ceramics, textiles, and painting focuses on the relationships and places closest to me. Whether it is the fields and plains of Iowa or the vast expanse of Lake Superior I use the treasures I find to inspire my work. Throughout these media, my work embodies attention to detail, simplicity, and cohesiveness. Creating work that is clean and aesthetically pleasing is what I strive for, as well as being part of someone’s everyday life as a “simple luxury.”
Online Gallery Submissions
Flower Bottle by Allison Hellman
Flower Bottle by Allison Hellman
Ceramics
Porcelain, high fire glaze, slip-trailing
5.5”x5.5”x4”
2017
Chevron Planter by Allison Hellman
Chevron Planter by Allison Hellman
Ceramics
Stoneware, high fire glaze, washi tape resist
7”x7”x8”
2020
Striped Vase and Vase by Allison Hellman
Striped Vase and Vase by Allison Hellman
Ceramics
Stoneware, high fire glaze, washi tape resist
Various Sizes
2019
Great Blue Lobelia by Allison Hellman
Great Blue Lobelia by Allison Hellman
Textiles
Embroidery floss on muslin
11”x14”
2020
Pale Gentian by Allison Hellman
Pale Gentian by Allison Hellman
Textiles
Embroidery floss on muslin
11”x14”
2020
Evening Primrose by Allison Hellman
Evening Primrose by Allison Hellman
Textiles
Embroidery floss on muslin
11”x14”
2020
3663 Blaine Ave by Allison Hellman
3663 Blaine Ave by Allison Hellman
Mixed Media
Paper, fabric, transparent film, colored pencil, acrylic
11”x14”
2020
5266 Washington Pl by Allison Hellman
5266 Washington Pl by Allison Hellman
Mixed Media
Paper, fabric, transparent film, colored pencil, acrylic
11”x14”
2020
3500 Illinois Ave by Allison Hellman
3500 Illinois Ave by Allison Hellman
Mixed Media
Paper, fabric, transparent film, colored pencil, acrylic
11”x14”
2020
About the Artist: Allison Hellman Video
Ce’Dell Hughes
Artist Statement
My art is a tangible reflection of the mind and how it can be depicted in a manner of self-reflection. Each work combines different mediums to make thought provoking portraits. The mind has thousands of processes and many are something that aren’t able to be seen by others, so by creating this body of work I make it so others can get a glimpse into mine.
Online Gallery Submissions
I Can Overcome by Ce’Dell Hughes
I Can Overcome by Ce’Dell Hughes
Charcoal and acrylic on canvas
36x48 in.
2018
H1dd3n Truths by Ce’Dell Hughes
H1dd3n Truths by Ce’Dell Hughes
Acrylic on Canvas
18x24 in.
2018
Surrealist Piece by Ce’Dell Hughes
Surrealist Piece by Ce’Dell Hughes
Prismacolor color pencil, ink and
Digital rendering for final colors
11x 17 in.
2018
Outside Inside by Ce’Dell Hughes
Outside Inside by Ce’Dell Hughes
Acrylic on canvas
20x28 in.
2020
Overwhelmed by Ce’Dell Hughes
Overwhelmed by Ce’Dell Hughes
Acrylic on canvas
18x24 in.
2021
About the Artist: Ce’Dell Hughes Video
Madison Klocke
Artist Statement
My art is ever-changing and evolving with each new life experience. The content of my work reflects past and present experiences, emotions, and what is meaningful to me and my family. When viewing my art, you can see a mixture of realism and painterly styles and a little insight into my life.
Online Gallery Submissions
Everything is Connected by Madison Klocke
Everything is Connected by Madison Klocke
2020
Acrylic Paint, Duct Tape, and Yarn
My Emotions by Madison Klocke
My Emotions by Madison Klocke
2020
Acrylic Paint
11” x 14” each
Lighthouse by Madison Klocke
Lighthouse by Madison Klocke
2021
Acrylic Paint
24” x 36”
Thanksgiving Dinner by Madison Klocke
Thanksgiving Dinner by Madison Klocke
2021
Watercolor
12” x 16”
Self Portrait by Madison Klocke
Self Portrait by Madison Klocke
2021
Graphite
11” x 14”
About the Artist: Madison Klocke Video
Madeleine Loyd
Artist Statement
I’m an illustrator with a love for creating fantastical stories and worlds that invite the viewer to imagine beyond the day to day, see themselves as heroes, and embolden them i n the tales we conjure between artist and observer. I believe storytelling is our most potent form of communication and it is my passion to use art to realize fantasies as a gateway to experiencing courage, inspiration, and empathy that we can apply in our everyday adventures.
Online Gallery Submissions
Bed Dragon by Madeleine Loyd
Bed Dragon by Madeleine Loyd
2020
Krita.
12” x 8”
Dyani the Druid by Madeleine Loyd
Dyani the Druid by Madeleine Loyd
2020
Krita
7.5” x 10.5”
Lion Warrior by Madeleine Loyd
Lion Warrior by Madeleine Loyd
2020
Watercolor
6.5” x 9.5”
Map of Laetus by Madeleine Loyd
Map of Laetus by Madeleine Loyd
2020
Pigma Microns, Tea, India Ink, & Watercolor
10” x 10”
Noctivigan the Archfey by Madeleine Loyd
Noctivigan the Archfey by Madeleine Loyd
2020
Krita
6” x 10.5”
Nordic Mansion Exterior by Madeleine Loyd
Nordic Mansion Exterior by Madeleine Loyd
2019
Graphite on Paper & Photoshop
9” x 16”
Ragin' Musical Instrument by Madeleine Loyd
Ragin' Musical Instrument by Madeleine Loyd
2021
Photoshop
8” x 8”
Wasp Prosthetic by Madeleine Loyd
Wasp Prosthetic by Madeleine Loyd
2021
Photoshop
8” x 8”
About the Artist: Madeleine Loyd Video
Lynn Nguyen
Artist Statement
I make videos to try and emphasize with the viewer about experiences. Art to me, is a tool that helps me connect with my viewers and give them an experience. It is also a part of my insatiable hunger to learn new technical skills in the world of digital art, and how to manipulate the skills in a creative space.
Online Gallery Submissions
Prison Escape by Lynn Nguyen 2019 1280px by 720px Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro
Synesthesia – Somber by Lynn Nguyen 2019 – 2021 1280px by 720px Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cakewalk Digital Audio Workstation
Synesthesia – Contentedness by Lynn Nguyen 2019-2021 1280px by 720px Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cakewalk Digital Audio Workstation
Water Temple by Lynn Nguyen 2021 1280px by 720px Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cakewalk Digital Audio Workstation
Sarah Siroky
Artist Statement
In my work, I aim to illustrate and recreate the connections we have to objects and experiences in life. Sometimes this takes the form of “snapshot” images of single moments in time, and other times it reflects my reaction to modern issues.
Online Gallery Submissions
Ophelia Master Study by Sarah Siroky
Ophelia Master Study by Sarah Siroky
including the styles of Gustav Klimt, Mary Cassatt, and Dante Rosetti
Watercolor on Arches cold-press
27.5” x 19.5”
2019
Boba Tea by Sarah Siroky
Boba Tea by Sarah Siroky
Watercolor on Arches cold-press
12.75” x 16.75”
2019
Thank You by Sarah Siroky
Thank You by Sarah Siroky
Multi-layer relief print
8” x 10”
2019
Ingrid's Garden by Sarah Siroky
Ingrid's Garden by Sarah Siroky
Oil pastel on canvas board
8” x 10”
2020
Brookside Park by Sarah Siroky
Brookside Park by Sarah Siroky
Chalk pastel on canvas board
8” x 10”
2020
About the Artist: Sarah Siroky Video
Naseul Son
Artist Statement
My work explores the relationship between me and history. In the meantime, one question came to my mind, why did I find art in my life? I kept thinking and then I found the reason that is because I can express my feeling in the color and put my message with words. I do not think that I was afraid of communicating with other people, but I just wanted to deliver my messages in a much more creative way.
Online Gallery Submissions
Mask Expression by Naseul Son
Mask Expression by Naseul Son
2020
16 h. x 12w.
Plaster casts from artist’s face
Painted metal, Wood
Hugging and Love by Naseul Son
Hugging and Love by Naseul Son
2020
15h. x 12w.
Plaster casts from artist’s parents faces
Plaster Bandage and Wood
Independence 3.1_ Kim Gu by Naseul Son
Independence 3.1_ Kim Gu by Naseul Son
2019
6 x 4
Photograph
Black and White
Independence 3.1_ Yu Gwan Sun by Naseul Son
Independence 3.1_ Yu Gwan Sun by Naseul Son
2019
6 x 4
Photograph
Black and White
Independence 3.1_ Kim Gu by Naseul Son
Independence 3.1_ Kim Gu by Naseul Son
2019
6 x 4
Photograph
Black and White
