University of the Ozarks student Genesis Zamora Baltodano will present her Senior Art Exhibit, “In the beginning,” from April 22-26 in the Stephens Gallery.
There will be a reception to meet the artist from 6-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in the gallery.
Zamora, from Managua, Nicaragua, said the inspiration for her exhibit stems from her name.
“My name Genesis means origin or in the beginning,” she said. “This exhibit is about me as a way of self-exploration. My mind is full of complex thoughts, emotions, and passions, and I react to life intensely. This is a collection of mixed-media works, and the implementation of collages directly references my fragmented personality. I wanted to capture the complexity of who I am in the pieces of this exhibition.”
Zamora said her artwork is mostly monochromatic with accents of colors.
“It is my ideal way to express emotion,” she said. “My artwork is nostalgic. The implementation of texture and the constant use of red in my collages help me convey emotions from moments in my life, and red stands for how passionate I am.”
Zamora is an art and communication major. In May 2024, she won first place in the ARCH Symposium in the oral presentation category with her research on the “Artistic Work of Anatomy: A Scientific Lens Through Michelangelo’s Masterpieces.” She also received the Outstanding Student in Art Award and the Amanda Alders Pike Art Award.
After graduation, Zamora plans to pursue her dreams of working as an artist, attend grad school, and become an art curator.
Topics: Art