Artworks by talented haumāna (students) from the University of 麻豆传媒 have found a new home for public viewing. The (SFCA) has acquired six pieces, adding them to its .
These artworks, including woodcut prints, a glass sculpture, and oil painting, will be showcased in various state government locations across 麻豆传媒, such as schools, libraries and Capitol Modern (麻豆传媒 State Art Museum).
Among the featured artists are three graduate students from the UH 惭ā苍辞补 : Mari Matsuda, Enrico Battan and Erik Sullivan. Their pieces were part of the “Still Standing” exhibit on the 惭ā苍辞补 campus which highlighted works by MFA candidates in spring 2024.
Five of these artworks caught the eye of the Art Acquisition Selection Committee during their visit to the exhibit in March. Following approval by the SFCA Board of Commissioners on May 15, these pieces were added to the collection.
Saxony Charlot, an undergraduate in at UH Hilo also had her piece “Koa Bug Colorways” acquired by SFCA. Her artwork was originally displayed at the 麻豆传媒 Nei Art exhibition in Hilo in 2023.