STUDIO ARTS 2025
Opening Reception: April 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
On Display: May 1 - July 31
Departures is an annual exhibitions that highlight the artistry of recent graduates from Daytona State College.
Tula Denova
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Isabella Osterkamp
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Jonathan Donnelly
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Andrea Toledo
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Lio Hughes
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Lola Oropesa
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Nikki Sobak
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Tula Denova | Isabella Osterkamp | Jonathan Donnelly | Andrea Toledo | Lio Hughes | Lola Oropesa | Nikki Sobak |
Andrea Toledo
“This cardstock and Bristol board art piece connect deeply with me because I took inspiration from my favorite novel ‘Omniscient Readers Viewpoint’ by Sing Shong. I wanted to represent the meaning of being chained against time and how it feels as though you are moving through time, but at the same time, it feels like time is not moving and goes in a loop. Similar to a character in the novel where he had to repeat the same life thousands of times. I wanted to create artwork to show my love for this novel, which impacted me. I put lots of time and dedication into making every detail in this piece.”
Lio Hughes
"I've always admired how fictional media explores different types of characters, and ranges in how they are delivered in their respective genres. I've found deep personal connections in multiple fictional media throughout my entire life, usually attached to specific characters who have left an impact on me. This fueled my desire to constantly create characters who are represented by different designs, piecing together who they are and what story can be told through them. A vital part of character creation is sculpting their walk of life to be interpreted by the audience and in turn create meaning (or in some cases…lack of). From the major and minor aspects of design and storytelling, I always make decisions with an intention towards what I want to communicate. Ultimately, I want my designs to guide my audience through a story, and have it be memorable."
Vivian Tanner
I am a 20-year-old ceramics artist, and I was born and raised here in Florida. I have spent almost two years working with ceramics here at Daytona state. Right now, I am transferring to UCF to study zoology with the hopes of being a vet. My intention with my art is to take my knowledge of animals and connect it to my artwork. I am currently working as an educator at the Marine Science Center, and this is driving my passion for conservation as well as my passion for art. I utilize different techniques in my ceramics such as sgraffito and underglaze design to add interest and convey various themes.