Two new exhibitions open Oct. 16 at Hiestand Galleries
Join us for an evening of art, insight, and inspiration at Hiestand Galleries.
Two new exhibitions open Oct. 16 at Hiestand Galleries
Hiestand Galleries invites the campus and community to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions—In The Making and Total Body Burden—with a joint reception on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Hiestand Galleries lobby. The evening continues with an artist talk by Laurie Hogin at 5:50 p.m. in ART 100, offering audiences a deeper look into her decades-spanning artistic journey.
In The Making
Oct. 16 – Nov. 6, 2025
This exhibition showcases the evolving work of Miami University’s Master of Fine Arts candidates—Hannah Bays, De-Graft Boateng, Bubly Barna, Noelle Hemrich, Emmanuel Osei Bonsu, and Fatemeh Shekarfaroush.
Each piece in In The Making captures a moment of transformation—where ideas take form, identities are explored, and new meanings emerge. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the creative process itself, highlighting the tension between what is known and what is yet to be discovered.
Visitors are invited to meet the artists during the reception on Oct. 16, celebrating the dynamic perspectives and experimental energy that define Miami’s MFA program.
Laurie Hogin: Total Body Burden
Oct. 16 – Nov. 6, 2025
In Total Body Burden, acclaimed artist Laurie Hogin combines classical painting techniques with the vivid language of contemporary culture. Through surreal animal allegories and richly symbolic imagery, Hogin examines how stories—myths, media, science, and politics—shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.
Following the joint reception, Hogin will present an artist lecture titled “Wild Things: Monkey Brains, Mad Bunnies, and Other Mutants” at 5:50 p.m. in ART 100, where she will discuss her creative strategies, symbolism, and three decades of work exploring the intersections of emotion, meaning, and representation.
Visit the Galleries
Both exhibitions are free and open to the public in Hiestand Galleries, Hiestand Hall, 401 Maple Street, Oxford, OH 45056.
Gallery hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary; appointments available.)
For more information, contact Ann Taulbee, Director, at taulbeae@MiamiOH.edu or visit MiamiOH.edu/hiestand-galleries.
