Artist Talk: Fluidity and Intuition: Reading Ourselves, Alicia Astronomo

Alicia Astronomo will be presenting a talk encouraging automatic drawing, freestyling, and recording history through “multimedia diary entries,” as these activities help her master self-awareness by developing an internal language (a tool) in a world that challenges independent thought.

Artist Talk: Bridging Worlds: From Academia to Artistic Authenticity, Frey Su

Frey Su will be presenting a talk reflecting on her journey from the Maryland Institute College of Art to the professional art world, highlighting the meticulous planning, gallery outreach, and volunteer work that shaped her path. Her experience demonstrates how an inner strength and commitment to altruism foster both artistic creativity and personal growth. Su’s belief that “With inherent completeness, tranquility is found in action” and “Do good deeds, and let the future unfold as it may” underscores how a powerful inner force supports the creation of vibrant, uplifting art and sustains her resilient and independent exploration of artistic development.