Minako Bass
Since moving to Texas in 2013, Japanese ceramic artist Minako Bass has been crafting tableware as a form of daily art, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing seasons of her farm's natural landscape. Her accolades include a First Prize and Best of Show at the 2022 Student Juried Show, as well as exhibitions at the Dean's and President's Galleries in 2023. Minako holds both a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts from Texas A&M University of Commerce, earned in 2020 and 2023, respectively.
Lisa batchelder
Lisa Batchelder, a native Texan artist, employs ceramic sculpture and printmaking as mediums to probe the depths of the human psyche. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Tyler and is currently advancing her artistic studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Through her creations, she aspires to elicit strong emotional reactions and encourage introspection in her viewers.
Mary Beth King
Mary Beth King, an MFA candidate expected to graduate in Spring 2024, is a versatile oil and mixed-media painter focused on exploring the realms of memory and dreams. Her art aims to transform these intangible experiences into compelling physical metaphors, capturing the complex interplay of time, events, and space. Mary Beth has exhibited her work in various local and national juried shows, both online and in physical venues, and has been featured in several publications.
Jovenne Kybett
Jovenne Kybett hails from Texas and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas. She later completed her Master of Arts at Texas A&M Commerce. A dedicated single mother of two remarkable children, Jovenne balances family life a full-time role as a middle school art teacher in Garland Independent School District, and continues to make sculpture and art in other mediums as well.
Monica Lubiani
Monica Lubiani is an artist specializing in fused glass, who is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Beyond her academic endeavors, Monica also manages Lubiani Studios, her own glass art and jewelry business, situated at her residence in Greenville, Texas. Her practice extends to pedagogy as well, dedicating her time to nurturing the upcoming generation of artists as an educator at C. B. Thompson Middle School in Quinlan, Texas. Monica's artistry continually explores the narrative capabilities inherent in glass as her medium of choice.
Kay Ford
Kay Ford is an artist deeply engaged in articulating the character and identity of various spaces through her practice. She navigates complex themes such as power dynamics, territorial boundaries, and notions of belonging. To accomplish this, Kay often employs the recurring motif of 'layers,' which serves as a versatile lens through which she scrutinizes the unique personality traits inherent in different spatial contexts.
Kay holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the prestigious Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. She is presently furthering her academic and artistic pursuits in the Master of Arts program at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen, a first-generation Asian American photographer based in Dallas, deftly navigated cultural and linguistic barriers from a young age. Introduced to photography through his family's involvement in the wedding industry, Anh's career took off with his first solo wedding commission in 2008. He expanded his skill set at the Art Institute of Dallas and later completed his Bachelor's in Photography in Southern California. With a portfolio that includes work for notable organizations and publications such as the NBA and Vogue, Anh is currently pursuing a Master's in Studio Arts with a focus on Photography at Texas A&M Commerce, while also teaching animation and photography at Garland High School.
Rob j phillips
Based in Dallas, Rob is a new media artist deeply committed to social justice. His multi-layered sculptures and installations, blending materials like steel, wood, and digital media, confront societal norms and racial inequities in America. Central to his current work is the recurring motif of the pyramid, a historical symbol of power, used to critique the systemic dis-empowerment of black Americans. Rob aspires to not only engage viewers aesthetically but also to spark critical dialogue on social justice, ultimately aiming for lasting societal transformation.