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If That Makes Sense AU Master of Fine Arts (Studio Art) Thesis Exhibition

April 18 – May 17, 2026

Artists:

  • Rob Balsewich
  • Michael Dodson
  • Julia Fouser
  • Ryan Kennedy
  • Kelvin He Hao Low
  • Lexi Moser
  • Austin Remetta
  • Brenay Spencer
  • Sarah Bell Wilson
Rob Balsewich, MID-E.

Rob Balsewich, MID-E (Modular Interactive Drum Ensemble), 2026. HVAC duct fittings, tape, sheet metal, wood, latex, and found objects. Courtesy of the artist.

 

Overview & Events

Mid-Season Opening Reception
Saturday, April 18, 6-9 p.m.

Gallery Talk: If That Makes Sense
Saturday, May 9, 2–3 p.m.
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If That Makes Sense brings together the culminating work of AU MFA Studio Art candidates after two years of questioning, refining, and pushing the boundaries of their individual practices. The title, a phrase frequently used within the cohort, reflects a shared inquiry into material, concept, and process as they consider what it means to cultivate a studio practice. The works featured in this exhibition mark the moment when ideas, materials, and intentions finally make sense.

Read exhibition essay
by Andy Martinelli Clark
See also: Studio MFA Program.

 

Julia Fouser in studio. Photo credit: Lia Latty

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Studio Art MFA Thesis Exhibition Pushes Art's Boundaries

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Michael Dodson, Untitled, 2026.

Michael Dodson, Untitled, 2026. Screenprint on artist-made hobo bag (silk, satin, and leather), 31 x 16.6 x 4.5 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

 

Julia Fouser, Fairfax Hospital December 1992, 2025.

Julia Fouser, Fairfax Hospital December 1992, 2025. Gelatin plate print on hosho rice paper, 9 x 12 inches. Courtesy of the artist

 

Ryan Kennedy, [138, 67.5] (detail), 2026.

Ryan Kennedy, [138, 67.5] (detail), 2026. Graphite on paper, 730 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist./p>

 

Kelvin He Hao Low, Untitled, 2026.

Kelvin He Hao Low, Untitled, 2026. Woven paper from upcycled grocery paper bags with Indian ink, donated mylar film, and artist-made mulberry paper, 96 x 57 inches.Courtesy of the artist.

 

Lexi Moser, Bioclaustration (detail), 2026.

Lexi Moser, Bioclaustration (detail), 2026. Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

 

Austin Remetta, 38-57-54.4 N 7706-15.7 W, 2026.

Austin Remetta, 38°57'54.4"N 77°06'15.7"W, 2026. Archival pigment print from medium format film, 22 x 28 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

 

Brenay Spencer, Daily Adornments, 2026.

Brenay Spencer, Daily Adornments, 2026. Ceramic. Courtesy of the artist.

 

Sarah Bell Wilson, No. 1, 2026.

Sarah Bell Wilson, No. 1, 2026. Oil on canvas, 96 x 72 x 4 inches. Courtesy of the artist.