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Presented by MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media

2024 Thesis Exhibition

June 27 - July 13, 2024
A large group is gathered around a table, talking at a 1950s dinner party. The group includes three lingerie models wearing priest’s collar necklaces. A large group is gathered around a table, talking at a 1950s dinner party. The group includes three lingerie models wearing priest’s collar necklaces.

There Were Always Priests Around, Excerpt 5 — Dinner Guests, 2024

Archival inkjet print, 56x42 inches

There Were Always Priests Around, Excerpt 5 — Dinner Guests, 2024

Archival inkjet print, 56x42 inches

Credit: Joseph O'Malley
Credit: Joseph O'Malley

SVA Chelsea Gallery

601 West 26th Street, 15th floor, New York, NY 10001

Reception

Thu, Jun 27; 6:00 - 8:00pm

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The entrance of the SVA Chelsea Gallery. Behind the front desk, there is a vinyl sign that reads “WHAT CAN’T BE SEEN BY SIGHT ALONE”. On the right side is a black fabric hung from the ceiling that contains a projection piece.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

As you enter the SVA Chelsea Gallery on the back wall is a vinyl sign that reads “WHAT CAN’T BE SEEN BY SIGHT ALONE”. On the right and left sides, there is black fabric hanging from the ceiling that contains multimedia pieces inside of them. On the left wall, there is a black and white blurry vinyl photo with photographs mounted on top.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

On the wall of the Chelsea Gallery there is a black and white blurry vinyl photo with thirteen photographs mounted on top. The thirteen photos have been manipulated to have a visual effect.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

A large black fabric on the left side covers the inside of a multimedia piece. On the wall is a checkered vinyl with a small monitor displaying a video. There is a cylinder tube with a red button on top on the side of the podium. There is a pink side table with a sculpture on top and a silver reflective mylar on the floor. In the far right corner is a black podium with pink sticky notes.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

Inside the black fabric square in Gallery One there are multiple video installations. It includes an interactive computer, a children's CRTV monitor, a TV monitor, and a projector. There are also colorful LED lights hanging in each corner of the room.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

A view of the Gallery shows the rocking chair and a lamp. On the wall, there is a quilted blanket with a photograph in the center of an upside-down armchair and three dinner plates in the shape of a triangle. On the right side, the black curtains are hung in a circle with a projection piece inside. In front of the curtains is a white podium with a book containing photographs.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

In the center of Gallery One hangs black fabric in the shape of a circle. Inside there is a projection piece that displays many different colorful images.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

Along the Gallery wall at the entrance of Gallery One there is a series of framed photographs that present a series from the book that is on the white podium in the lower right corner.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

In Gallery Two multiple mediums of art include sculptures, TV monitors, and projection pieces.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

In the center of Gallery Two there are works of various mediums including a CRTV, TV monitors, collage photographs, and video projection.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

Mounted on the Gallery wall is a mounted TV monitor with headphones attached. There is a film with a goat on the TV. On the right side there is a text description of the films and who was involved with each film.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

Along the wall, in Gallery Two there are seven photo collages of different sizes across the entire wall. Hanging on the ceiling in the left corner is a white cloth canvas with a projection piece.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

There are three different mediums: photography, sculptures, and videos. On the back wall, there are framed photos in a row, and in the center of Gallery Three, there is a sculpture with mirrors attached to TV monitors surrounding the sculpture.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

In Gallery Three there are two forms of mediums being shown. There are photographs of different sizes on each wall of Gallery Three. There are two green, white, and blue sculptures on the right side hanging from the ceiling.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

On the wall of the Gallery there are five mounted photographs of different subjects but all five photos contain a vibrant blue color.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

There are five photographs mounted on the wall of Gallery Three. All five photographs show a vibrant blue color but with different subjects in each photo.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

There is a TV monitor with headphones mounted to the side wall of Gallery Three. A large white podium in the left corner with colorful sticky notes and pens for writing. On the far right side, there is a photo mounted on the wall of gallery four.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

Along the wall of Gallery Four there contains a series of framed photographs that present a story from the book that is on the white podium in the lower left corner.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

In the corner wall of Gallery Four there are seven different but same-size colorful paintings mounted on the wall.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

Along the Gallery Four walls two different mediums, photographs and paintings with a pew bench in the center of the gallery. The paintings are on the right side in the corner of gallery four. On the left side, there are colorful photographs that all contain different subjects.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

A view of Gallery Four shows many types of mediums on display. A pew bench, a coffee table, a book, a centerfold photograph, and many different size photographs mounted on the walls.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

On the right and left side of the wall there are large photographs of people. In the center, there is a coffee table and a TV monitor with mirrors attached to each side reflecting the back wall.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

In the center of Gallery Four there is a pew. On the right side wall, there is a photo of three people in a bedroom reading a bible. On the left side corner wall there are seven different colorful paintings.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

A pew bench in the center of Gallery Four with three large framed photographs mounted on the wall. The three photographs are very colorful, include many different people, and are presented as a series.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

A view of Gallery Four shows many types of mediums on display. A pew, a coffee table with a book with a centerfold photograph and teacup on top, and many different size photographs mounted on the walls.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

On the right corner of Gallery Four there are seven photographs of different sizes and subjects placed in various positions on the wall.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

On the Gallery wall near the exit sign there is a series of photographs of different sizes and subjects displayed across the entire wall.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

On the side back wall of Gallery Four there are three photographs mounted to the wall. One of the photographs has a very vibrant blue in the photo and the two other photographs show a more muted blue tone in the photos.

“2024 Thesis Exhibition,” SVA Chelsea Gallery, June 27 – July 13, 2024

School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents the MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Thesis Exhibition 2024, an exhibition of works by 13 graduates of the class of 2024, curated by Nora Khan. The exhibition will be on view Thursday, June 27, through Saturday, July 13, at the SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor, New York City.


In a statement about the exhibition, department chair Charles Traub says, “This year, a remarkably diverse group of graduates are presenting works in the lens and screen arts that tell stories as diverse as they are. And, to no surprise, they are exploring new and unique applications that the technology of the camera has to offer. Perhaps no other visual medium is comparable to what the lens can do to unveil, for both the maker and the viewer, insight into the details of our ever-changing reality. Unlike those graduates of the last several years, this year’s graduates were thus free of COVID-19 restraints, so they looked at the environments that were rebuilding around them. These environments include connecting with communities and individuals as well as uncovering their deep relationships to their own personal spaces, both real and imagined.


It is clear that there is a consensus in the photographs, installations and moving images involved in this exhibition that this generation wants to record their release from isolation. These works are novel maps for new areas of expressions.”


Artists featured in this exhibition are Emma Colton, Gabriela de Cos, Yusheng Jiang, Wensha Li, Yizhuo Lu, Bing Lu, Joseph O'Malley, Chloe Pierson, Rahul Rekapalli, Yixin Xiao, Yizhen Zhang, Wenhe Zhao and Xunzhen Zhu.


The SVA Chelsea Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Mondays from 10:00am to 5:00pm by appointment, and closed on Sundays. It is fully accessible by wheelchair.

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