Even a global pandemic couldn’t stand in the way of creative, dynamic, provocative and beautiful designs. Hamline University's Soeffker Gallery presents Interrupture, an exhibition of outstanding graphic design work from 2020–21, created by undergraduate students across the state of Minnesota. Interrupture consists of two coordinated components: a juried exhibition in the Soeffker Gallery, and an open-call display in the lobby of Hamline’s Drew Fine Arts Center (DFA). These exhibitions are presented in coordination with Hamline University's Digital Media Arts and Studio Arts departments.

The juried exhibition features design work by 32 undergraduate students representing 8 colleges and universities. A total of 118 projects were submitted in response to our statewide call; 38 projects were selected by a jury of four Minnesota design educators: Maryam Khaleghiyazdi, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Valeria Lopez, Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis; ChunLok Mah, Winona State University, Winona; and Samantha Sather, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis. The DFA lobby display features an additional 47 projects by 30 undergraduate students representing 8 Minnesota colleges and universities.

Soeffker Gallery is free and open to the public.

Masks are required in the gallery and in all Hamline University buildings.

Experience this exhibition in person! 

Soeffker Gallery will be open:

Monday through Friday, March 7–11; 10am–4pm

Monday through Friday, March 21–25; 10am–4pm

Monday through Thursday, March 28–31; 10am–4pm

(Soeffker Gallery and the Drew Fine Arts Center will be closed March 12–20 due to Hamline’s spring break.)

Juror bios:

Maryam Khaleghiyazdi

Maryam Khaleghiyazdi is assistant professor of graphic design in the Art and Design department at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. An illustrator and graphic designer, Khaleghiyazdi received her B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Visual Communication from the University of Tehran, Iran, and a second M.F.A. in Graphic Design from Ohio University. Her work focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

https://maryamkhaleghiyazdi.com/

Valeria Lopez

Valeria Lopez is a multimedia designer, researcher and educator. Her interests and expertise lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, design, and visual cultural studies. She currently teaches at the Graphic Design and Production program at Dunwoody College of Technology, and is completing a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

ChunLok Mah    

Mah is an interdisciplinary artist. His formal degrees include a B.E.S in computer science and art from Saint Cloud State University; a B.A. in visual art from Winona State University; and an M.A. in painting and an M.F.A. in Inter-Media Art from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mah started his career as a traditionally trained mural artist, and continues to blend his artistry and technical skills together to create scenes that interface with people’s well-being. He has worked with IBM, US-Robotics, 3COM, Krakatua Advertising and other corporations and universities, and has work experience in the areas of software engineering, computer networking, multimedia production, web technology, graphic design, new media interactivity, and stereo vision.

Samantha Sather

Samantha Sather is faculty in the Graphic Design and Web Design department at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. With a background in both fine art and design, she is interested in the intersection of play and function. What interests her most about being a design educator is igniting the spark of creativity in each student and guiding them to their career goals. Being the daughter of an immigrant and an entrepreneur, she is very passionate about amplifying BIPOC and marginalized voices and cultivating connections within our design community.

The exhibition was organized by Curt Lund, Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts, Hamline University; John-Mark Schlink, Soeffker Gallery director and Senior Lecturer of Studio Arts, Hamline University; and gallery assistant Melanie Dowding.