“The ways in which artists in this exhibition are thinking critically about materials, history(ies), social dynamics, and much more, is truly a map for how our current reality unfolds. This exhibition is a marker of the end of one chapter for this group of thinkers and makers, and the start of a bold and promising movement forward for all of us.” – Jasmine Wahi, Curator
Curated by Jasmine Wahi
The Columbia University School of the Arts Visual Arts Program presents the 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition in collaboration with the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery at the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12–6 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 22, 3–6 pm
Nothing Spirit
a play reading performance by Elisheva Garva
Nothing Spirit is a tragedy, unfolding an argument between 2 people, regarding an absent third. Loosely based on real events. The dialogue conjures contemplations about love, godlessness, the question of desire in the age of collapse, intimacy and cannibalism.
The performance accompanies Gavra's installation, currently shown as part of the Columbia MFA thesis show at the Wallach gallery. Tickets
Participating Artists
Sound Artists
Gladstone Butler, Char Jeré, Merry Sun
Visual Artists
Garrett Ball, Ray Barsante, Cecilia Caldiera, Kevin Cobb, Conor Dowdle, Nick Farhi, Elisheva Gavra, Jeffrey Halstead, Calvin Kim, Sangmin Lee, Kat Lowish, Meaghan Elyse Lueck, Anna Ting Möller, Amadeo Morelos Favela, Levi Nelson, Alison Nguyen, Paul Rho, Robbie Rogers, Albert Samreth, Cal Siegel, Jairo Sosa, Christopher Michel Torres, Vivian Vivas, Li Wang, Ming Wang, Shuai Yang