always to be found

BFA Thesis Exhibition


About the exhibition:

Made up of 14 undergraduate seniors at USC Roski School of Art and Design, works in always to be found deconstruct the present to excavate the shells of the past. Along the journey, the sense of self becomes abstracted, unrecognizable, and then found again in the landscape of time.

Participating artists:

Xyla Abella
Leyla Akgedik
Georgia Helena Burki
JD Davillier
Talia Grossman
Mishal Jamal
Kevin Koo
Isa Perez
Sarah Roh
Marina Stamato
Hera Song
Maya Varner
Terrie Yu
Yukin Zhang.

Opening reception: Thurs. April 17, 5 - 7pm
Exhibition on view: Apr. 18 - May 16, 2025
Gallery hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm, by appointment
Gayle and Ed Roski Gallery, Roski Studios Building (IFT)

The Mother Head: an homage to Emka and the women of my lineage, 2025
Ceramic, mexican dress structure, red blankets, thread, beads, air dry clay, pistachio shells, seashells, sequins, acrylic paint, metal wire, dried orange peels and other found objects
28 x 50 x 50 inches (71 x 127 x 127 cm).