Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton
Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton
Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton
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Uncovering Identity: Portraits <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dayton</strong><br />
Presenter(s): Kelsey B Biggar<br />
Advisor(s): Judith L Huacuja<br />
Visual Arts - Course Project, 12_SP_VAH_485_N1<br />
POSTER SESSION 2<br />
Amanda Jasnowski, a sophomore photography major at Sinclair College in <strong>Dayton</strong>, Ohio, grapples with the concept <strong>of</strong> identity. Although originally<br />
from Spain, Jasnowski spent her formative years in <strong>Dayton</strong> developing skills as a portrait photographer. According to her personal website,<br />
amandajas.com, she says, “I photograph in an attempt to reach out to others and to unravel my mind to the public, to visually stimulate others.<br />
I want to remember things that words cannot cover.” Her work portrays strong themes <strong>of</strong> identity, separation and displacement through the use<br />
light, materials that cover up faces and an innate relationship with nature. A promotional brochure will be created with a series <strong>of</strong> articles that will<br />
discuss these themes as they relate to Jasnowski’s life, as well as contextualize her within art history. Additionally, it will include examples <strong>of</strong> her<br />
and similar photographer’s works. There are many great artists outside <strong>of</strong> our <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dayton</strong> community, and students and faculty need to<br />
be made aware <strong>of</strong> this. The goal <strong>of</strong> my poster project is to expose Jasnowski as a unique and promising portrait photographer just minutes away<br />
from the UD campus.<br />
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