The winners of the MU Libraries Display Award for the Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase have their art on exhibit in Ellis Library. Both pieces in the exhibit are of dresses inspired by literary fiction. The pieces are exhibited along with the books from the MU Libraries’ collection that inspired the art. The exhibit will be on display in Ellis Colonnade throughout the summer.
Title of Work: Magic Bubble
Student’s Name: Mara Fenwick
Medium: Women’s top and skirt made of light pink fabric, 2 items to be placed on one 5ft mannequin
Major: Textile and Apparel Management
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2023
Hometown: Fenton, MO, US
Artist’s Statement
Title of Work: Tinker & Bell
Student’s Name: Alyssa Pierson Pierson
Medium: Women’s bodice and skirt ensemble. 3x3ft.
Major: Textile and Apparel Management
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
Hometown: Reeds Spring, Missouri, Stone
Artist’s Statement
The MU Libraries also host the online 2023 Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase, where you can see all of the art in this showcase.