Join the Anna Maria College community as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating art students. Starting on April 19 at the Art Center Gallery, Trista Daley, Alexa Lynch, and Lydia Rosen will present their works in the Senior Exhibition. The opening reception will take place on April 19 from 5pm to 7pm. Learn more about our art students and the inspirations behind their senior art exhibitions.
Trista Daley
Hometown: New Braintree, MA
Major: Art Therapy
What is the inspiration behind your senior art exhibition work?
The inspiration behind my artwork is nature, natural forms, or elements that show patterns, lines, and a circular structure, also known as a mandala.
What is your favorite Anna Maria College memory?
My favorite memory from Anna Maria College, is probably getting my car towed away multiple times. I don’t think I ever will forget it, because they had such a hard time trying to get my car on the tow truck, I ended up having to help them push my car so they could reach it!
What are your plans for the future?
My plan after graduation is to take a vacation and then look into grad school programs.
Artwork: Mandala Sea Urchins, fine tipped gel pens & 22″x33″ paper
Alexa Lynch
Hometown: Chelmsford, MA
Major: Art Therapy
What is the inspiration behind your senior art exhibition work?
My senior art exhibition work is inspired by feeling overwhelmed. I depict entangling and conflicting emotions and use them as a tool to regulate and process through them.
What is your favorite Anna Maria College memory?
My favorite memory at Anna Maria College is the late-night study sessions in the library with friends during exam weeks.
What are your plans for the future?
I’m planning on taking some time to get more work experience in entry level jobs, to apply what I have learned. Then I plan on applying for a graduate program in counseling.
Artwork: Decay, pen and ink on paper
Lydia Rosen
Hometown: Amherst, MA
Major: Art Therapy
What is the inspiration behind your senior art exhibition work?
One-line drawings served as my source of inspiration. They are gorgeous but, in my opinion, underappreciated. Professor Hurley’s art therapy class also inspired me to put emotions behind the portraits. Most of the faces in my artwork are those of myself or my close friends. I wanted my senior exhibition to have a personal and emotional connection to me. I have strong feelings about the ability of art and emotions to work together to create amazing artwork.
What is your favorite Anna Maria College memory?
My best memory is being able to continue playing sports while also receiving an education that developed my artistic abilities.
What are your plans for the future?
After graduation, I want to take a break and celebrate finishing college. I intend to begin my master’s in counseling program this Spring.
Artwork: untitled, canvas and acrylic paint
