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In the Life Studies specialization, students combine hands-on studio work while exploring subjects related to life and living things. Students explore topics such as nature, anatomy, technology, biology, ecology and sustainability. This specialization offers a focus on science and humanities through creative lenses.
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Vanna Nguyen
Vanna Nguyen

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Vanna Nguyen

“The tree will understand what it is like to be worshiped like an ancestor. More

Yaz Afrooz
Yaz Afrooz

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Yaz Afrooz aka. Raaastiin

“My art serves as a deeply personal reflection of my lived experiences, delving into the intricate landscapes of the human mind. I believe in the profound power of exploration, viewing the mind as a vast and sacred territory to travel through.... More

Pixel Heller
Pixel Heller

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Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Pixel Heller

“I use art as a way of reconnecting with my Caribbean identity, this has led me to explore themes of carnival masquerade, cultural fluidity, Black identity and the preservation of cultures. ”

Ashlynn Doljac
Ashlynn Doljac

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Ashlynn Doljac

Madelyn Schutz
Madelyn Schutz

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Madelyn Schutz

“Everything I’ve Ever Known delves into personal nostalgia, evolving into an exploration of collective memory. Through archival curation and imaginative reconstruction, Madelyn highlights the interplay of past and present, memory and emotion, within... More

Guadalupe Koen-Alonso
Guadalupe Koen-Alonso

Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies

Guadalupe Koen-Alonso

Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2023/2024!