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Winnie Vaughan

03/26/14

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Winnie with Brandon, Orion, Sage

Winnie Vaughan attends Skidmore College in upstate New York and won their 2014 Schick Art Gallery Award for her painting titled Brandon, Orion, Sage in the annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. Guest Juror Sanford Mirling, a Sculptor, Visiting Assistant Professor at Middlebury College in Vermont and Co-Founder of Collar Works Art Space in Troy, NY had this to say about her work:

"I love it when a piece of art clearly expresses its desire to tell me "something," but that "something" is complex enough that I can't understand it right away. It challenges me and I get hooked. I might only give it 17 seconds, but it stays with me after I look away, and I have to go back again."

I want to thank you all for being so supportive and wonderful, thank you for running this incredible program. And half of my acceptance to RISD is because of Oxbow. (Especially thanks to Chris who wrote my letter of rec, to Jennifer who revised my essays, to the admissions team who helped me with my portfolio.

— Jeff Shen, Fall 2014

I have learned so many skills and habits that have made me a better person throughout my time here. To name a few: I have learned how to be a good roommate, how to communicate, and how to trust myself. I have learned the importance of staying hydrated, getting good sleep, and having a clean work space. I have learned how to share space both in the studios and dorms. Lastly, I have learned that it’s okay to advocate for what you need and that there is no harm in asking for help or support.

— Grace Reynolds, Fall 2023

If at any point Oxbow doubts the good it does, I just want to reassure you all that you’re changing the lives of young artists every semester.

— Colin Davis, Fall 2009

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