The Specullector

Irvine Contemporary is pleased to announce Introductions5, our fifth curated “MFA annual” that brings a selection of new artists from leading art college programs to Washington, D.C. Through a combined process of thesis exhibition visits, artist studio visits, and open submissions, we reviewed over 200 recent graduates from leading MFA programs across the US.

Opening reception with artists, Saturday, August 8, 6:30-9 PM.

Congratulations Introductions5 Participants:

Jonathan Dankenbring (MFA, Indiana University): Sculpture and Installation

Ultra, 2009. Hematite and jade. 4.3 x 2.4 x .3 inches each

John Hill, Jr. (MFA, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill): Drawing

Proactive Teamwork (scene 4), 2008-2009, Pen on paper, 24 x 32 inches

Christopher LaVoie (MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art): Sculpture

Headstone Milestone, 2009. Concrete and cord. Dimensions variable

Paris Mavroidis (MFA, Pratt Institute): Digital Media & Film

Divers, 2009. Short Animation (Color), 3 minutes

Matt Sartain (MFA, Academy of Art University, San Francisco): Photography

Untitled (Night), 2009. Archival digital pigment print. Dimensions variable

Wayne Toepp (MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art): Painting

Monitor #12, 2008. Oil on canvas. 36 x 48 inches.

Yi-Hsin Tzeng (MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design): Painting and Mixed Media

Invisible: Box Series (Black), 2008. Acrylic and printmaking on panels, 8.5 x 8.5 x 19.5 inches

Stacey Lee Webber (MFA, University of Wisconsin-Madison): Sculpture

Screwball 1, 2009. Screws, thread, mixed materials. Dimensions variable