MFA Thesis 2024
Lonely Among Us
Benrubi Gallery
529 West 20th street, New York, NY 10011
May 18 - June 15, 2024
Opening Reception: May 23rd, 6pm to 9pm
Brescia (b. 1994) is an interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of photography, handmade books, and installation. Born and raised on the Central Coast of California, Brescia’s artistic research is based on the mythos of the western landscape, exploring the concept of land as a container for personal and collective history, gesture, vulnerability, and associated memory. Brescia holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a Master of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Offen (b. 1960) is an American East Coast photographer whose work has been exhibited across the United States and prominently featured online. Scott holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He was selected as a finalist for the Critical Mass top 200 Photolucida award in 2021 and has been chosen as a participant in the Chico Hot Springs Portfolio Review in 2020 and 2021.
Spiridonova (b. 1986) is a contemporary artist working primarily with photography, collage, and installation. Born in Moscow, Russia, in 1986, she currently resides and works in Boston, Massachusetts. Her art has been exhibited in Russia, the United States, and various countries across Europe. Yulia holds an undergraduate degree from Moscow State University (2008) and a post-baccalaureate certificate from Massachusetts College of Art and Design (2014) and a Master of Fine Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (2024).