Now or Never was created to replace the in person thesis exhibition that the Stamps School of Art and Design usually holds for its graduating seniors. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic this show was made completely online. I created and curated an alternate exhibition for myself and six of my fellow graduates to showcase work that is "better in person". I worked with Now Studios in downtown Ann Arbor to install and promote the exhibition which would open the same weekend as graduation. The week prior to which I consider the most stressful weekend of my life as I was coordinating with six artists as well as the owners of the space. The show was overwhelmingly successful and I had the opportunity to host an opening with nearly 60 people in attendance. The show was the perfect conclusion to an entirely remote senior year as it allowed us to come together one last time to celebrate the completion of our senior year and the massive accomplishment that is completing these year long projects.
(It should be noted that all of the images shown on this page were taken at Now Studios, and the projects, as previously stated, were much better in person. If you wish to see the proper documentation of my project Tension & Trust you can do so here. You can find the rest of the projects pictured here, as well as the entire 2021 graduating class at our online exhibition site www.stampsgrads.org/classof2021/senior-exhibition/. )
Introducing the show at the opening! I was very nervous to speak publicly.