Design Division

MFA Exhibition 2010

university of texas at austin

April 17 - May 1, 2010

Creative Research Laboratory
2832 East MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas

Department of v History
College of Fine Arts
 complete exhibition catalog available at:
www. utdesigners . com
The MFA Design program encourages thinking
through making or “practice as research”*. Based
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on the idea that knowledge is derived first

through the senses by handling materials, the
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MFA curriculum allows students to develop

hypotheses in a studio environment, informed
by both design research and interdisciplinary
elective study. A methodology emerges through
a body of work, shaped by structured dialogue
among peers and faculty. *(Barrett, 2007)
Design Division
MFA Exhibition 2010
university of texas at austin

April 17 - May 1, 2010

Creative Research Laboratory
2832 East MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas

opening reception :
April 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Department of Art + Art History
College of Fine Arts
University of Texas at Austin

complete exhibition catalog available at:

jacqueline abreo www. utdesigners . com

j . abreo @ gmail . com

“I seek to design an experience that

explores the dualisms in Matto’s work
in terms of the tension between a
Euro-centric view of art history and his
collection of Pre-Columbian art.”
Design Division
MFA Exhibition 2010
university of texas at austin

April 17 - May 1, 2010

Creative Research Laboratory
2832 East MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas

opening reception :
April 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Department of Art + Art History
College of Fine Arts
University of Texas at Austin

complete exhibition catalog available at:

cecilia riosvelasco de peña www. utdesigners . com

cecilia @ mail . utexas . edu

“My research focuses on making

viable and measurable a design
practice that is environmentally
conscious and sustainable.”
Design Division
MFA Exhibition 2010
university of texas at austin

April 17 - May 1, 2010

Creative Research Laboratory
2832 East MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas

opening reception :
April 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Department of Art + Art History
College of Fine Arts
University of Texas at Austin

complete exhibition catalog available at:

lisa willman www. utdesigners . com

“This work delves into the under-belly
of trauma and communicates the
distinctive views and experiences of
victims through handicrafts.

When a traumatic event occurs, the

level of quality in a person’s life often
comes crashing down. My work is
what takes place amongst the broken
shards of perfection.”
Design Division
MFA Exhibition 2010
university of texas at austin

April 17 - May 1, 2010

Creative Research Laboratory
2832 East MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas

opening reception :
April 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Department of Art + Art History
College of Fine Arts
University of Texas at Austin

complete exhibition catalog available at:

jeanne lambert www. utdesigners . com

“...to call attention to the beautiful
and thought-provoking qualities
in ordinary things.”
Design Division
MFA Exhibition 2010
university of texas at austin

April 17 - May 1, 2010

Creative Research Laboratory
2832 East MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas

opening reception :
April 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Department of Art + Art History
College of Fine Arts
University of Texas at Austin

complete exhibition catalog available at:

jessica mullen www. utdesigners . com

www. jessicamullen . com

“Subversive lifestreaming is deliberately

sharing aspects of your life online to help
you reach your goals.”
The Design Division / MFA Exhibition 2010 is made possible by funding from the Department of Art + Art
History in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. A special thanks to the Dean and
Senior Associate Dean at the College of Fine Arts; Doug Dempster and Ken Hale as well as Department
Chair for Art + Art History, John Yancey. In addition, I would like to thank kt shorb, Graduate Coordinator,
for all of her support and Graduate Advisor Daniel M. Olsen. I sincerely welcome all of the graduating MFA
students to our creative community and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.

- Xochi Solis, Creative Research Laboratory, Assistant Director

published on the occasion of:

Design Division / MFA Exhibition 2010 / April 17 - May 1, 2010
creative research laboratory y university of texas at austin
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Creative Research Laboratory is a site for contemporary art and design, providing a year-round schedule
of exhibitions and community programming by students and faculty in the Department of Art + Art History
at the University of Texas at Austin.

Located at 2832 East Martin Luther King, Jr. in Austin, Texas, the Creative Research Laboratory fosters
collaboration among students, faculty, visiting artists, alumni, and the broader community to provide
innovative educational experiences.

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