Category Archives: Student Exhibit

Mariam Khan’s “Don’t Triptych” project addresses anxieties of Gen Z digital world

by Rachel Ellner Posted on January 16, 2019

Graphic design student Mariam Khan (’20) is immersed in a digital world. One can see quickly that she excels at merging imagination and digital design, her medium of expression, to great effect. Born into a technology era considered synonymous with … Continue reading →

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Fine Artist Jennifer Lopez “courageously looks deep,” finds and portrays contrasts

by Rachel Ellner Posted on June 7, 2017

“In these two paintings, I explore the concept of duality, the contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something,” says recent Fine Arts grad Jennifer Lopez.  The “something” in this dual canvas work created for her final thesis, is … Continue reading →

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No limits to graduating fashion designers’ imagination

by Rachel Ellner Posted on April 27, 2017

Congratulates to Our Fashion Design Seniors! From butterflies, evergreens in the frigid tundra to high school uniforms and 18th century chantilly lace, senior design students reveal the under layers of their inspiration. RUNWAY ALERT!: Selected work from graduating fashion design students … Continue reading →

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Eight FIT students, a record in Society of Illustrators’ competition

by Rachel Ellner Posted on April 11, 2016

Babies of wire confetti, a crowned rabbit, little girls watering topiary, a vet mechanic, and skeletal love, are among the themes of the eight FIT student illustrations selected by the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition. The field was narrowed from … Continue reading →

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Junior Show a Graphical Success

by Rachel Ellner Posted on June 1, 2015

The Graphic Design Junior Show in May–referred to as “the student production”–inventively showcased work that ranged from conceptual, to what might be found in a retail environment.  Two sections of graphic design juniors worked together to create an exhibit flow that … Continue reading →

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Art & Design students explore NYC neighborhoods

by Rachel Ellner Posted on November 17, 2014

A fascinating multimedia exhibit detailing the exploration of eight New York City ethnic enclaves, is on display in the Pomerantz Art and Design Center lobby until November 28.  The rich texture of neighborhoods captured in “Culture Captures: NYC,” was documented by an interdepartmental student … Continue reading →

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Interior Design “EZ Camp” attracts out-of-towners & stressed out NYers

by Rachel Ellner Posted on October 2, 2014

Spotted contemplating the “Mind Body Spirit” Interior Design senior thesis exhibition in the Pomerantz Art and Design Center were two sisters from Seattle.  A quick invite into their conversation gave us this observation: “We’re impressed with the variety of technologies the … Continue reading →

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Communication Design students moving forward

by Rachel Ellner Posted on May 22, 2014

“When first-year Communication Design students put up their work and stand back, they say ‘Wow! I didn’t realize I did this much!’” says Prof. Leslie Blum about the end-of-year review of student work from the two-year foundation program. “Now everything they’ve … Continue reading →

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When poetry and angst meet

by Rachel Ellner Posted on April 21, 2014

What happens when poetry, artistic talent and biographical angst meet in Prof. John Nickle’s fifth semester Illustration class? One example is Rebekie Bennington’s mind explosive self-portrait, suggestive of the “agony of sensual chisels,” “lilac shrieks” and the “scarlet bellowings” of E.E. Cummings’ poem … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Christine: not overdoing the details

by Rachel Ellner Posted on April 4, 2014

It’s so well executed: the bright-eyed sideward gaze and razor thin eyebrows. Teal-colored nails the right degree garish. A hidden expression behind a fantasy novel and an overall noir feel. “It was a process of learning when to stop, so … Continue reading →

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