Finlandia's International School of Art and Design 2018 BFA Diploma Works Exhibition to open April 28

Abigail Tembreuil, Finlandia International School of Art and Design intermedia senior, prepares one of her diploma works for the exhibit opening Saturday, April 28, at the Finlandia University Gallery in Hancock. (Photos courtesy Finlandia University)

HANCOCK -- Finlandia University’s International School of Art and Design (ISAD) 2018 Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma Works Exhibition is featured from April 28 to May 31, 2018, at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.

A reception for the artists will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the gallery. The artists will be introduced at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Zong Deng, graphic design senior, works on one of his pieces.

The artworks featured in the annual Diploma Works Exhibit represent the final body of student work for each graduating bachelor of fine arts (BFA) student. The works include intensive research projects, series of individual artworks, and design prototypes. A variety of media is represented, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramic design, textile design and graphic design.

William Thompson, ceramics senior, installs his ceramic piece.

The 2018 International School of Art and Design graduating seniors are Zong Deng (Graphic Design), Levi Grannis (Intermedia), Olivia Leukuma (Graphic Design), Taylor Ruotsala (Fiber and Fashion Design), Hannah Scott (Graphic Design), Mark Siminski (Graphic Design), Abigail Tembreull (Intermedia), William Thompson (Ceramics), Clancy Tunstall (Graphic Design), and Sara Williams (Intermedia).