OSU Department of Art

The OSU Center for the humanities is raising funds to support a NEW award for undergraduate research travel in the arts and humanities.

“This new grant program will allow undergraduates in the arts and humanities to travel to present their research at national conferences and conduct original research at museums, libraries, and other archives. Our goal is to fund the travel of 3 to 5 undergraduate researchers each spring, increasing their ability to take advantage of such opportunities. This program will improve the visibility of research in the humanities and arts both on campus and nationally, and ensure greater involvement by undergraduate researchers from these vital and important disciplines.”

Please consider contributing to this important program. The fundraiser closes on November 29th - look for the link in our bio to donate!

Our sculpture classes has been getting hands-on with mold making, casting, and even welding 🔥 They've poured their creativity into every piece, and now you can check out their amazing work on display in the hallways of the Visual Arts Annex!

Check out this Throwback Thursday of the Gardiner Gallery in honor of Bartlett Center's 40th anniversary this year! You may also see a familiar face, and that is our very own Chris Ramsay who was our former Department Head and Jewelry professor for many years.

Additionally, an early 2000s newspaper clipping was found of Yatika Fields with one of his paintings who has an exhibition currently running in the gallery.

This week we get to see what Ceramics 1, Ceramics 2 & Studio classes are up to.
Our talented students are hand-building, throwing on the wheel, and glazing their masterpieces before sending them off to the kilns!

Next in our new faculty series, please join us in welcoming Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art Elena Masrour (she/her) ! 🎉🎉🎉

Working across printmaking, drawing and painting, Elena holds an MFA in painting from Kansas State University and a BFA in fabric and textile design from the Tehran University of Art. Her work delves into the socio-political effects of religious propaganda in Iran over the last 46 years, particularly following the Islamic Revolution. Elena’s art critically examines the impact of Islamic fundamentalist views on societal progress and personal liberties, with a strong focus on the experiences of contemporary Iranian women. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Masur Museum of Art, Full Court Press Print Exhibition of the Americas at Texas A&M University and solo exhibitions at the Massillon Museum of Art and Lawrence Art Center.

Image info:

1. Biking in a sunny day, Watercolor-oil on canvas, 57’’× 50, 2022

2. If the God was a DJ, Watercolor-oil on canvas, 57’’× 52’’, 2022

3. I always love red, Watercolor on Arches, 16’’× 20'', 2023

4. I'm starving and ready to a big bite, India ink & Tombow pen on Bristol Paper, 9’’× 12’’, 2022

Check out our Printmaking 1 student diving into intaglio prints while Printmaking 2 and Studio are crushing it with screen-printing.
Amazing student creations hung up right now at the Visual Arts Annex! 👏👏

🥁 Introducing another new faculty member! 🥁 Please join us in welcoming Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art Cloris Ding (she/her/hers). .ding.studio

Cloris Yuchen Ding is a contemporary artist and jewelry maker, and holds an mfa in Jewelry + Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Cloris explores the intersection of personal narratives and societal themes, transforming everyday reflections into powerful statements through the medium of jewelry. She appreciates the intimate nature of tangible and wearable jewelry objects as an ideal platform for messaging and communication, especially in the topics of female experiences. Her works have been exhibited internationally, and she was nominated for the Klimt02 New Talent Award 2024 by RISD J+M

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1. your polka dot dress // my plaid shirt; silver, artist’s hair, artist’s mother hair, fabric, steel; Diptych brooch, front; 22 in, 5 in, 1 in (length adjustable); 2023

2. Inside One’s Heart; from “Every time we talk, we fight” Brooch series No.6; silver, muslin, artist’s hair, steel; 5.5 in, 5.5 in, 1.2 in; 2023

3. protection carries on— ; artist’s hair, fabric; Object; 6 in, 4 in, 3 in; 2023

Drawing 1 and Advanced Drawing students working on still life and abstracted drawings. As well is collage work from Life Drawing

Wide variety of style, subject, and composition across the board! 👏

Congratulations to Professor on his exhibition "Constructed Emotion," up at MainSite Contemporary in Norman, OK through September 21.

"In this exhibition, "Constructed Emotion," I explore a range of concepts related to current viewpoints in neuroscience, quantum physics, philosophy, and computer science to tell a story about our contemporary experience. This work prompts reflection about our current state of being, and our ever nascent relationship with knowledge which informs a cultural ethos that continually refashions our conception of the self and soul."

All sorts of amazing things are happening in Oil Painting 1 & Studio!

We have still life paintings, color charts, and student proposed projects. Amazing work on all levels of Oil Painting!

🚨Exciting event alert🚨 Check out the details for Professor of Sculpture Jessica Teckemeyer’s exhibition reception and Artist Talk below! Reposted from

Don’t miss your chance to visit the museum after hours! Join us this Friday from 5-7 PM for a special reception highlighting “Healing Through Conflict.” Explore Jessica Teckemeyer’s thought-provoking animal sculptures and enjoy tasty treats. And save the date for her Artist Talk on Oct. 3.

📆 Friday, Sept. 13
⏰ 5-7 PM
💲 FREE!
🚗 Free parking available on Husband St.
📍 OSU Museum of Art, 720 S. Husband St., Stillwater, OK
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🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to Art History Professor Jennifer Borland on winning the 2024 award for Best First Book of Feminist Scholarship on the Middle Ages, from the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship!

Her book, titled Visualizing Household Health: Medieval Women, Art, and Knowledge in the Regime du corps (Penn State Univ. Press, 2022), explores the imagery in a number of illustrated copies of a medieval health guide. These images provide insights into how health and wellbeing was managed within the medieval home, where such caregiving was mostly in the purview of female members of the household. Borland argues that these manuscripts expand our understanding of medieval medical care, highlighting the important agency of women within the domestic sphere.

We have lots of new faces in the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History this semester! Please join us in welcoming Nijal Munankarmi (Knee-Jawl Moo-nun-car-me, he/him), our new Assistant Professor of Graphic Design 🎉

“I am originally from Nepal and very proud of my heritage. My current work revolves around preserving the cultural heritage along with the language spoken by the indigenous people of the capital. I like to explore the connection between design, both traditional and interactive, and culture and how they can enter the unknown future together. Apart from that, I also work on design justice and mental health issues plaguing our community through various solutions, both on paper and on screens.”

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1. Nhugu Newa (New Newa), Vinyl and Wood

2. Nhugu Newa (New Newa), Print

3. Jatra Series, Tshirt Print

4. Growin Mobile App, IOS app

Join us for refreshments and cookies in the Gardiner Gallery! Meet Ulli Schoenknecht, the academic advisor, have a chat with the faculty, and enjoy their work in the faculty biennial exhibition on display the gallery!

The recently premiered Saints & Santos exhibition, curated by Associate Professor Cristina Gonzales, left many in awe with its stunning art work. This major international project, nearly three years in the making, involved serious scholarship, diplomacy, and significant financial support. The exhibition also benefited from the support of OSU alumni and the generous contribution of key donors like Marilynn and Carl Thoma.

A big thank you to Cristina Gonzales and everyone who visited and experienced the beauty and cultural significance of Saints & Santos.

OSU students from with visiting artist Meggan Gould and professor Andy Mattern at the Taos Art Museum

This past week Assistant Professor held a 6-day long workshop at the .

Student's got to learn more about water based silkscreen color printing and much much more. Those who attended got to experiment with a variety of mark-making tools including China markers, paint pens, India ink, acrylic paint, & toner wash, just to name a few.

Here's just sneak peek of a few prints that came out of that workshop from the talented individuals that took part. (As shown below.)

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To see more prints from the workshop, be sure to visit Maryclaire Becker and Frogmans Print Workshop's page.

OSU art students visiting the Obscura Gallery in Santa Fe on a field trip.

Sunny vibes are in full swing on the OSU campus today! Perfect weather to soak up some rays and enjoy the great outdoors.

Professor Liz Roth is doing great work in Xiaoxiang International Printmaking Residency this summer. During her stay in Huan, she has worked on a stunning piece featuring Lake 6/Haft-Kul in Tajikistan.

Happy 4th of July, Cowboys and Cowgirls! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate today, let's also take a moment to reflect on the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy. Whether you're watching fireworks, enjoying a BBQ, or spending time with loved ones, we hope you have a fantastic day!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Go Pokes! 🧡🤍

OSU students at Radius Books .books in Santa Fe on a Friday field trip.

OSU students experimenting w/ large format analog view cameras at the Doel Reed Center ()