Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present the work of graduating undergraduate students in the Spring 2025 Capstone Exhibitions.
This biannual experience is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters and presents the work of each semester’s graduating Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) seniors in studio art and graphic design as a culmination of their coursework and exploration.
The graphic design Capstone exhibition will be on display April 28-May 2, and the studio art Capstone exhibition will be on display May 12-16 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.
Closing receptions will be held on Friday, May 2 and Friday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery with awards announced during each reception.
The following students are participating in this year’s Capstone Exhibition:
Studio Art: Dana Clements (painting), Sofie Curto (painting), Sydney DeRoin (painting), Madison Geidel (painting), Caitlyn Guerra (drawing), Taryn Hamill (photography), Carter Krajewski (photography), Elise Kruska (photography), Logan Martinez (drawing), Anthony Murtaugh (photography), Maia Ngozi Ramsay (photography and sculpture), Taylor Powell (painting and printmaking), Michelle Reese (painting) and Campbell Windrum (drawing).
Graphic Design: Fatima Al-Jayashi, Reanne Ballinger, Brody Blakeslee, Erin Bousquet, Lea Bushey, Nina Campbell, Eli Cordes, Taylor Dunn, Addi Earnstmeyer, Lauren Eurich, Tom Erwin, Erin Geschwender, Axelina Johansson, Lindsey Johnson, Jacob Kelly, Josie Kenkel, Sophie Kroeker, Theresa Mai, Yasmine Merida, Cole Middledorf, Archer Moody, Johna Moural, Krisstana Perez, Stephanie Portillo-Hernandez, Charlie Steeves, Odessa Stengel, Hanna Tran, Maddie Vanderbur, Grace Voss, Jade Wasowicz and Chenyu Wu.
In the graphic design exhibition, 31 visual research projects will be on display, exploring a variety of media including publication design, product design, advertising, interaction design, UX/UI, game design, and environmental design.
Wu has worked to develop Qloud.
“Qloud is an emotional expression system designed for individuals with alexithymia—those who struggle to identify and articulate their emotions,” Wu said. “Using weather as a metaphor, Qloud transforms intangible feelings into recognizable, wearable cloud characters as custom Jibbitz-style charms. This project explores how visual and physical forms can offer gentle alternatives to verbal communication.”
Using Blender and Unity game engines, Johnson has worked to create a video game titled “Scattered.”
“It brings together the things I’ve come to love at UNL, 3D modeling, coding, and of course—squirrels,” she said. “’Scattered’ is a narrative-driven 3D game that follows the journey of a squirrel displaced from its home, striving to reunite with its family and friends after a sudden disruption. It explores themes of loss, resilience, and the rebuilding of community, reflecting real human experiences of displacement and healing.”
Kroeker collaborated with FARINER Bakery to create an intimate, private dinner for 10 guests, hosted within their Ashland, Nebraska, space.
“My goal was to bring the charm and spirit of the Amalfi Coast to small-town Nebraska, blending casual elegance with vibrant colors and Italian warmth,” she said.
Guerra, a senior studio art major with an emphasis in drawing from Lincoln, said the Capstone exhibition is a culmination of her work.
“I am beyond excited to showcase this work that I am very proud of and have been creating throughout my valued years here at UNL,” she said. “These cartoon characters in both my paintings and drawings have taken on a life of their own, as I truly find them everywhere I go. This exhibition has such a wide variety of creativity and talent from such amazing artists, and I am very happy to be here with them all."
Clements, a senior studio art major with an emphasis in painting from Lincoln, said the Capstone exhibition will be a strong show.
“Everyone is very dedicated to their art, and it really shows through in their work,” she said. “It feels exciting to be part of this group. Capstone is the culmination of our years studying art here at UNL. This show is our chance to celebrate and to share our hard work. We are a diverse group of students creating an artistic cultural record during tumultuous times.”
Krajewski, a senior studio art major with an emphasis in photography from Grant, Nebraska, said he has always been drawn to the explorative nature of photography.
“This work captures the quiet in-between moments that often go unnoticed where memory, place and feeling blur together through color,” he said. “This capstone gave me the chance to slow down and focus not just on fleeting moments, but on how the world feels within them. I hope others take the time to feel it, too.”
Ngozi Ramsay, a senior studio art major (photography and sculpture) from Lincoln, said the Capstone exhibition is important to nurturing community and creativity.
“Amidst tumultuous times, art as a practice remains humanity’s longest cultural record, and this show is a testament to its necessity,” they said.
The Eisentrager-Howard Gallery is located on the first floor of Richards Hall at Stadium Drive and T streets. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.
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