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New Alchemy

2015 DANM MFA Exhibition
Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 12:00am to Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 12:00am
Digital Arts Research Center (UCSC)
Presented by: 
Digital Arts and New Media

In the Digital Arts and New Media MFA Program (DANM) at UC Santa Cruz, two years of intensive study culminate in the development of individual projects, which premiere in an annual MFA exhibition. In honor of the golden anniversary of UC Santa Cruz and the tenth anniversary of the DANM program, twelve emerging artists have come together to present New Alchemy, a group exhibition exploring various processes of transformation.

Jana Bolotin ⎸ Steve Gerlach ⎸ Kristen Gillette ⎸ Joel Dream ⎸
Deirdra “Squinky” Kiai ⎸ Wayne Booth Marci ⎸ Sean McGowen ⎸
Wes Modes ⎸ Nathan Ober ⎸ Joan Raspo ⎸
Alexandra Teixeira Riggs ⎸ Kelly Skye ⎸

Alchemy can be defined as "a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.” This same definition could be used to describe the artist process, and speaks to science, discovery, and the unattainable. This year’s works include sculptural installations, interactive documentary, playable digital media experiences, and even the recreation of a 1940s shantyboat. In New Alchemy, transformation is at the core of the artists’ work, and is core to their personal journeys during their two years as graduate students.

New Alchemy is part of the larger event, It’s pan-DANM-onium!, taking place on Saturday, April 25 (10am-10pm) in celebration of DANM’s 10th anniversary. The day includes the MFA exhibition, alumni slideshows, a DIY faire of making, and an evening masquerade ball.

All events are free and open to the public.
There will be a reception for the exhibition from 5-8pm, with the opening ceremony at 5pm.
The exhibition is open from 12-5pm each day and 12-8pm on April 25. For more information, contact danm@ucsc.edu or 831 459-1554