53 10 9669 https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/9295f39a4ab82108f7fdddea2391ae83.jpg 32f43f88f5af56f4e1798c4b311e4161 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stack Scrap XI Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource Stack Scrap drawings are a documentation of plastic grocery bag scrap bundles - the byproduct of my personal manufacturing process used to create my coiled basket Smokestack sculptures. The plastic bag scraps take on an organic, almost-floral quality, contrasting the synthetic, non-biodegradable material from which they are made. Handmade paper is similarly made of offcuts and paper waste from my studio. This low-waste studio practice draws attention to the irony of recycling as the “personal responsibility” of individual end consumers, versus the massive scale of pollution and waste caused by global industry. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cassandra Liuzzo Graduate Studies in Visual Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ink on handmade paper 9" X 12" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/35eb8ca0fe6813f84f694e88b7d32b0d.jpg 84427c913948dbdd70993c2cc9b96e7d Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource It's a Sign Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource For many years, I’ve used the cotton-paper pages of my 1963 printing of Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud as the background for paintings and drawings. When displaying these works, I’ve frequently noticed viewers spending extra time reading the text on the page, presumably in an attempt to make meaning from the words combined with the imagery I created, despite the fact that absolutely no thought goes into the selection of the pages before I use them. As humans we are pattern-seekers. When our life experiences are unexplainable, we look for signs in nature, from stories, bones, tea, Tarot, slips of paper baked into cookies, the alignment of the stars - and, as with Dr. Freud, our dreams. We also use signs to communicate concrete meaning - for example: names, locations, and societal expectations. With their often elaborate silhouettes the shapes of signs contribute to the visual experience and feel of a place. This series, IT’S A SIGN, is at once a documentation of the unique sign shapes, I have found in my small adventures, and a tongue-in-cheek criticism of our human tendency to seek meaning in that which is merely coincidental. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cassandra Liuzzo Graduate Studies in Visual Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Acrylic on found paper 5.25" X 8.5" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/8ec3f39ee987783b0a99538695408415.jpg 3d63060965d6260d90a301fe9a605779 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Slender-Billed Curlew Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource We often take for granted the land, vegetation, and living creatures around us. I have always been fascinated by the subtle transitions of color, the intricate patterns on feathers, and the organic shapes from our bird friends. Although sadly, we are losing some of them forever. In November 2024, the Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris), a migratory shorebird that once bred in western Siberia and wintered around the Mediterranean, was declared globally extinct. After finding no evidence of the slender-billed curlew in three decades, scientists have declared it extinct. The last confirmed sighting occurred in Morocco in 1995. I printed a Slender-billed Curlew made up of other bird friends we have lost in recent years, including the Kauaʻi Nukupuʻu, Kauaʻi ʻŌʻō, Bachman's Warbler, and Bridled White-eye, in the hope of remembering them. All the color layers were printed with watercolor—those vibrant colors, other than the key, will gradually fade over time. Just as preserving the art, our bird friends might lose their beautiful colors if not given enough care. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lujiang Li Graduate Studies in Visual Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Acrylic and watercolor on paper 13.5"X 17" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/963e07829c0cc730609b6c9ae5429afc.jpg 303157ff38f47cb7e353245f2450c091 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Towering Towards the Blue Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource This mural design concept for the Jayhawk Welcome Center celebrates KU, the student experience, and long-standing traditions through a collage of iconography that represents KU and the idea of "towering towards the blue." Iconography "towers toward the blue" by interacting with the sky in various ways. Examples of this includes a volleyball player reaching up to hit a volleyball; the KU flag waving in the sky; graduation caps being thrown into the air; newspaper being thrown up during a basketball game tradition; a student reaching up for a book; a dog reaching up for a TPE student; etc. Thus, the design captures multiple aspects of KU, from sports, to academics, to traditions, to KU symbols, and more. This mural concept is for a room that is used by KU Student Ambassadors, so the goal is to both honor the student experience and excite future students visiting the Jayhawk Welcome Center. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bella Lejuerrne Illustration & Animation major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Collage 16" X 7" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/fc17c55eb1257b46653440595d175004.jpg f2bea819f34b171da863e8d7e886aade Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Sun Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource This illustration represents joy through a symbol, and what better symbol of joy than our sun! I wanted to exude joy through this illustration through the use of color, cut paper layering, and quilling. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bella Lejuerrne Illustration & Animation major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Cut paper & Gouache 8" X 10" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/7ff4befbc0ddc347a0b446df5f55199a.jpg 2a9acd9381806347dc4299699dc57852 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Enchanted Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource This illustration was inspired by the movie “Enchanted,” a film I enjoyed immensely when I was little! Reflecting back on this childhood love of movies and Disney, I aimed to play with cut paper, color, and layering to create a bright and joyous illustration. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bella Lejuerrne Illustration & Animation major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Cut paper & Gouache 8" X 11" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/1b94576ce94c612fcf7b72f1e3c035d1.jpg 1195f81849105cac7570722a7156410b Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Joy Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource This piece depicts joy narratively, like telling a story: two siblings enjoy spending Christmas together despite living in a dark, shabby little house. This conveys an aspect of joy I find powerful, which is living in and appreciating every moment. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bella Lejuerrne Illustration & Animation major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Cut paper & Gouache 8" X 10" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/1812445b86e6fcc3f7519bed8b20e3fc.jpg 1aae9a6c308862264340acbedd5e15fa Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seeping In Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource This piece focuses on the grieving process. The use of of charcoal and watercolor creates a blurs of the boundaries between a woman and her surroundings, symbolizing the way grief seeps into every aspect of our being. Grief can be a time for introspection, and this is a testament to the beauty found in raw emotion and the quiet strength that emerges in moments of deep contemplation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Meredith Kucera Health Science major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Watercolor, charcoal, graphite on paper 14" X 11" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/a86c3d466df3a523d54051a2fb9cfd15.jpg 0186e4bce794954afbc2bb36eca30673 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Enraged Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource One of many painting on a series of the stages of grief, this piece shows the anger one might feel during the grieving process of losing a loved one. Grief is a complex process that not only accounts for sadness and depression but also anger and rage. Hands harshly grab a face in shock to signify how suffocating these emotions feel to the subject. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Meredith Kucera Health Science major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belong to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Oil on Masonite panel 8" X 23" https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/files/original/f3b1d300b39665406ce9b89750499d77.jpg 7c8c590ad7cc2b1fac4f3d04c87f3549 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tattered Subject The topic of the resource LibArt 2025 Description An account of the resource During this uncertain political time, one might feel as though the world around them is unknown or falling apart. This piece explores changing times and the multidimensional harm it can do to divide, symbolized by the layers of tattered images. From your surroundings to your own relationship with yourself, polarizing times effect many aspects of life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Meredith Kucera Health Science major Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Belongs to Creator Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Acrylic & oil on canvas 20" X 18"