11/25/13
Natalie Ebaugh designed the costumes for San Francisco Bay Area band Waterstrider's upcoming music video that is now in post-production She's returned to Portland and is working for jewelry designer Emily Bixler of BOET Jewelry as a production assistant. Check out Natalie's own line of designs available on her new web shop Siranoush.
09/04/13
Mia Weiner is in Berlin and won the juror award for the exhibition "Young Contemporaries" at the Hillyer Art Space gallery of International Arts & Artists. An interview and her work is in Peripheral ARTeries. Mia’s embroidery "Untitled (Armless)" was acquired by the Kinsey Institute Gallery for their permanent collection. The piece is also included in the show “Touchy Subjects: Art, Sex, and Humor” at the Indianapolis Art Center through November. She is also included in the show “London Calling 013” through Factory-Art Gallery during London's Frieze Art Week in October 2013.
09/04/13
Sheri Park is is attending Union College in New York working towards her BFA in Visual Arts. See her tumbler page for recent work.
09/04/13
Nina Palomba was interviewed about her work in an article titled "Nina Palomba: A Constantly Creative Cartoonist" by the art blog Monarch Daily. She had a solo show this past spring "Better Left Unsaid" at the Peanut Gallery in Chicago.
09/04/13
Kate Hajash graduated from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with her Bachelors degree in Architecture.
02/11/13
Justine Orrall is attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago majoring in Fiber Arts and Painting. She shares an apartment with OS21 Emma Schwartz!
12/09/12
Samantha Pomeranz is a licensed Massage Therapist living in Florida and working as a commissioned artist for private businesses and clients. She paints every day and has done some Katy Stone inspired installations.
05/09/12
Will Buhler is attending the California College of the Arts (CCA). He received a fellowship from CCA to attend a studio residency program in Brooklyn this fall semester.
03/26/12
Nina Palomba wants to share her website and all her new work at www.ninapalomba.com.
11/16/11
Alexis Daniels is a senior at Tufts University, majoring in Anthropology and Community Health, with a minor in Studio Art. She spent last semester in north India, studying Indian public health systems, human rights, and Hindi. She completed an independent research project on disability rights and disability services. She's planning to apply to graduate programs for occupational therapy, and looking forward to more worldwide travels! She thinks about Oxbow all the time!
It's been a whirlwind week, but also a time when I sang the praises of Oxbow to my colleagues. I've been thinking much about how Oxbow is an exemplar of true education. That art centers the curriculum is hardly surprising, and for those of us who work within the traditional educational mold Oxbow offers a gold standard of focused project based learning. Beyond the school's approach to immersive experience are the intangibles which make Oxbow different. The sense of community and of working together, even as each student retained their strong individual presence is palpable. The feeling of warmth and trust between the adults and the nearly adults in the Oxbow community could be felt throughout the campus. The openness of the architecture and interconnectedness of the three studios in themselves speak of the Oxbow philosophy and identity. More than form follows function, the physical attributes of Oxbow have a distinct warmth and invite exploration.
I'm sure that the ongoing challenges of leading and reinventing your school might sometimes keep you from having the time to see Oxbow with the fresh eyes of a visitor, but your steady presence and vision are really visible in every detail. Thank you for inviting me to one of the most profound experiences in my career.
— Ken Rush, Visual Arts Department, Packer Collegiate Institute
Artistically, I learned a lot of new techniques and mediums while here. I had access to much more than before and I made the most of it. I tried everything I could and always talked to my teachers and peers about new ways I could make art. Every so often, I completely stepped out of my comfort zone. Experimenting with technique and testing my artistic boundaries has helped me realize how many paths I have to choose from in the art world and that makes me excited for the future.
— Macy Manning, Fall 2023
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
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