2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Sean Grove -Hecatoncheires, 2024, Dye Sublimation Print on Aluminum, 20 x 16 inches

Samus Starbody - Kusonga Altar (2024), 13’ x 10’ x 15’, Mixed Media Installation

Kevin Hamzik - Gabby (2025), 16” x 16”, Acrylic on wood

Judson Womack -Untitled (Candelabra) (2024), 20"x16", Archival inkjet print

Bubble Messages - Ode to Trade (2024), 16” x 12”, Wood frame, Plaid boxers, Grey sweatpants, White tank top, Broken condom, Condom wrapper, Sealed condom, Pair of silver hoop earrings, Chained nipple clamps

Dylan Connell - Swinging Together (2024), 22.5” x 18”, Archival inkjet print

Avin HannahSmith - New Age Garden (I Drive Past Here; I Will Visit Soon) (2025), 79.5” x 42.25”, Acrylic, encaustic wax and collage On repurposed fabric and tablecloth

2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

May 5 - June 6, 2025
Opening reception Friday, May 16, 6-8p.m.

The 2025 Master in Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition features the works of seven MFA candidates from Columbia College Chicago’s School of Visual Arts. The exhibition features photography, painting, collage, sculpture, prints, video, mixed media, and installations, presenting each artist’s work developed during their 2-year degree program. The 2025 Master in Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition is presented by the School of Visual Arts with support by Jonathan Michael Castillo, Adjunct Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago.

Participating Artists:

Dylan Connell

Sean Grove

Kevin Hamzik - OFM

Avin

HannahSmith

Bubble Messages

Samus Starbody

Judson Womack

The Glass Curtain Gallery

1104 S. Wabash Ave, First Floor

Chicago, IL 60605

2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

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