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2026 Art & Design Summer Research Student Exhibition

Chloe Brown, Dominic Douglass, Abbey Gyurko, Sonnet Lawson, Sage McCabe

Aug. 28 - Sept. 12, 2026
Gallery Reception: Thursday, August 28, 6-7PM

"Clothing of the Revolution"
Chloe Brown

This sustainable clothing collection explores and reimagines elements of the traditional school uniform through the lens of youth rebellion. Created from repurposed textiles, the original designs use self-expression as a statement of resistance against fast fashion.
Faculty Mentor: Jordan Douglas

"In Plain Sight"
Dominic Douglass

Through a series of oil portraits, this project explores how traditional portraiture can be used to challenge historical hierarchies of representation by centering workers whose labor is essential yet often undervalued. Accompanied by interviews with each participant, the series encourages viewers to reconsider how they perceive and value the essential workers they encounter in their daily lives.
Faculty Mentor: Mallory Breiner

"GILDED"
Abbey Gyurko

Branding and designing luxury product packaging, poster, and video advertisement. The project questions whether visual appeal and aesthetics outweigh product quality.
Faculty Mentor: Becca Gurney

"Desktop"
Sonnet Lawson

"Desktop" works as a figureless portrait, showing a snapshot of an individual through personal objects.
Faculty Mentor: Mallory Breiner

"Stuffed Animal Piece"
Sage McCabe

An exposure of the internal safety needed for humans to grieve.
Faculty Mentor: Becca Gurney

For questions about the gallery and other art on campus contact: Brian D Collier at bcollier@smcvt.edu