Marietta College’s Art Department will present its “Art and Design Capstone Exhibition,” featuring the work of graduating seniors in the Graphic Design and Studio Art programs. The exhibition will be on display Tuesday, Jan. 13 through Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026, in the Atrium Gallery, located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center on the Marietta College campus.
The exhibition showcases a range of art and design practices shaped by the students’ capstone experiences, reflecting both individual artistic style and professional preparation.
An artist reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., inviting attendees to explore the featured projects and engage with Marietta’s student artists. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Featured artists and projects include:
Jazlyn Ingold — “Fragmented Skies”
Fragmented Skies is a multi-canvas oil painting reflecting on time, transition, and personal growth during the artist’s college experience. Individual canvases form a puzzle-like composition centered on the Erwin Clock Tower, using shifting skies and layered paint to explore how fragmented moments come together to create meaning.
Aethyr McDonald — “Tropes Reimagined”
Tropes Reimagined presents original digital characters inspired by classic video game archetypes, reimagined within a gritty sci-fi world. Through intentional color, pose, and composition, the project explores how familiar storytelling roles can be reshaped through contemporary character design.
Renee Mulvaney — “Studiio”
Studiio is a mobile app concept designed to support artists through research, inspiration, organization, collaboration, and feedback—all in one platform. The project demonstrates how thoughtful digital design can streamline the creative process and foster artistic community.
Rika Nakasuji — “Crocheting Nature”
Crocheting Nature is a handcrafted blanket composed of crocheted geometric squares layered with floral and leaf motifs. Inspired by the artist’s connection to nature, the work emphasizes warmth, texture, and the quiet harmony between handmade design and the natural world.
Gabe Sloter — “Derailed Distillery”
This project develops the visual identity for Derailed Distillery, a real startup rooted in Marietta’s industrial history. Drawing from Victorian-era design and local architecture, the branding connects craftsmanship, heritage, and community-driven entrepreneurship.
Phoebe Smith — “The Feather”
The Feather is an apparel brand designed for the rowing community, combining performance-focused design with a bold visual identity. Using rowing terminology, symbolic color choices, and strategic graphic placement, the project bridges athletic function and contemporary style.
Mary Turner — “Hively”
Hively is a mobile app concept created to help beekeepers track hive data, connect with others, and map environmental conditions. Combining record-keeping, social features, and live mapping, the app offers a practical, user-friendly tool informed by real apiarist needs.
“These students have successfully brought their visions to life, creating beautiful and engaging projects that showcase the skills they developed at Marietta College,” said Sara Rosenstock, McCoy professor of graphic design and director of the Deem Design Center.
The Atrium Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and observes all Marietta College holidays and academic breaks. The Hermann Fine Arts Center is located at the corner of Butler and Fourth streets. All exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public.