Yours Truly

Come experience art made by all U of M students who have their own unique art style. 

Join us for an opening reception on Feb 6 at the Coffman Art Gallery from 6-8 pm. Check out the exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy free Dunkin' donuts & coffee.

Featured Artists:

Jing Wei
A graduate student in arts & cultural leadership from Maple Grove, Jing showcases a series of photographs captured at the Larung Wuming Buddhist Institute in Seda, located in the Ganzi Tibetan Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China.

Roya Nazari Najafabadi (she/her)
A second-year MFA student from Iran, Roya explores the profound aspects of human nature and environmental issues through emotionally charged artworks.

Ella Leidy (she/her)
A third-year undergraduate student from rural North Dakota, Ella processes complex relationships with identities and the social stereotypes, cultural beliefs and political rhetoric surrounding and gender and sexuality in the United States.

Lindsey Liu (she/her)
A graduate student in education, Lindsey believes art helps bridge the gap between the artist and the audience to inspire the understanding of universal beings.

Ella Hanhan (they/them)
An undergraduate art student from rural Minnesota, Ella's art brings the wondrous into everyday life using acrylic on canvas.

Annie Russell-Pribnow (they/them)
An undergraduate student in mathematics, Annie is passionate about political organizing and is a proud member of Students for a democratic society at the U of MN and the MN Anti-war Committee. They view art as a strong tool to connect with people emotionally and activate them around social issues.

Insia Kizibash (she/her)
An undergraduate art student from Pakistan, Insia's art reflects the fusion of her Pakistani heritage and multicultural experiences and uses artwork as a catalyst for cultural appreciation and understanding.

Ekko Yu
An undergraduate student from China, Ekko creates hip-hop album covers and enjoys making beats, diving, and playing basketball.

Tracy (Vinny) Lin
An undergraduate student, Tracy's "Whether to Change" is a limited color palette work, orginally intended as a simple self portrait. "The piece progressed as I felt isolated in my room. The intention began to morph. This piece speaks on behalf of my blunt nature (of my speech) which was once described as ‘spunky’. What was once spunk now makes me seem cruel; as a result, I feel that I have unintentionally isolated myself. I feel anxiety over this disconnect and insecure in my ability to make genuine connections. This intense use of colors and contrast symbolizes my internal struggle between being genuine and the desire to form connections as well as the ‘hopelessness’ and ‘resulting apathy’ I feel towards reaching out to others.”

William Rosin
“The natural world, when used in my art works, allows me to feel connected to the earth. Hope as a continuous theme throughout my work allows me to express myself in a forward based mindset. Other themes of identity, community, multiplicity, and creative expression are expressed through my work.”

Lana Mass
"As both an artist and activist within our society, I have lived through numerous joys and reforms in my elementary years. Inspired by such, Dicere seeks to amplify the voices of young people and offers them a pivotal role in shaping the society of their future. Young people are dynamic and have the intrinsic power to seek virtuous goals. As a result, it is a shame to deny them a voice in creating an efficient world culture. Dicere is a piece detailing my experience and advice for future generations. Consequently, I invite viewers to contemplate the benefits and significance of listening to and empowering our youth via contesting traditional notions of age-based heirarchy."

Image: Detail of work by Ella Leidy.