{"id":87700,"date":"2025-12-17T15:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T22:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rmcad.edu\/?p=87700"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:46:41","slug":"winners-reflect-on-the-62nd-annual-student-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rmcad.edu\/blog\/winners-reflect-on-the-62nd-annual-student-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners Reflect on the 62nd Annual Student Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For 62 years, the RMCAD community has gathered to celebrate the creativity of our students and honor the outstanding achievements of the winners in a variety of media. Dating all the way back to when RMCAD was the Rocky Mountain School of Art or RMSA, and was located in Denver\u2019s Capital Hill neighborhood, this time honored tradition was first created by RMCAD\u2019s founder Philip J. Steele. A lot has changed over more than six decades, but the recognition of impeccable student artwork certainly hasn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

On Friday, October 3, 2025, students, faculty, and excited members of the community gathered in the Philip J. Steele Gallery and online to commend the work of this year’s students. Sixty two students showcased over 100 original works of art in the annual exhibition, but 12 walked away with a juried award honoring their creativity, and execution. A few of those winners shared their thoughts on what it means to be recognized in the legacy of this exhibition.<\/p>\n\n

Ziann Clemons<\/h2>\n\n

Award in Foundations for \u2018Untitled\u2019<\/h3>\n\n

For many artists in the 62nd Annual Student Exhibition, the show marks the first time they are sharing their art with the wider community. Such as Ziann Clemons, who shared that they were \u201cboth delighted and deeply thankful\u201d to win the award for Foundations for their piece \u2018Untitled.\u2019 Clemons wowed judges and showed their fresh perspective by imbuing \u2018Untitled\u2019 with a wealth of personal experience.<\/p>\n\n

\u00a0\u201cI’ve always believed that as an artist and designer, I am, above all, a collaborator. I take the lessons and experiences from my education, fuse them with observations from my travels, and work to be the connection between the diverse characteristics of traditional garments from around the world.\u201d This philosophy is clearly on display in \u2018Untitled\u2019, which was inspired by Clemons\u2019 time in Seoul, South Korea. They shared that \u201cwatching my beautiful younger cousins wear their hanboks\u2014a moment that solidified the importance of honoring these traditions while giving them new life.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Gavin LaCasse<\/h2>\n

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Award in Illustrative Design for \u2018Paper Art\u2019<\/h3>\n

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Another takeaway from this year\u2019s exhibition was to keep things simple. Gavin Lacasse, shared that \u201cWinning the award for Illustrative Design means a lot to me. I still view myself as a beginner artist and I was hesitant to submit my work in the first place, but I decided to take the opportunity anyway.\u201d His piece \u2018Paper Art\u2019 is a minimalist design that utilizes bright colors, an astute eye for lighting, and clean line work to bring his illustrations to life. LaCasse\u2019s design was inspired by the work of paper artist and animator, Eric Power<\/a>, calling him \u201can underrated artist worth checking out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The young artist went on to say that \u201cI\u2019m trying to do that as much as I can while I’m at RMCAD because I want to grow as an artist and get my work out there. So just having my work accepted into the Philip J. Steele Gallery was an important opportunity. Winning the award is a great accomplishment because it recognizes all the hard work I put into my pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kendall Mingo\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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Award in Music Production for \u2018Life Sentence\u2019<\/h3>\n

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When asked about the process that led them to create their song \u2018Life Sentence,\u2019 Kendall Mingo responded \u201cMy process has simply been life itself.\u201d Mingo opened up about how their music career was largely influenced by losing their father and the difficulties that followed. Music offered a much needed escape, saying \u201clistening to songs helped for a while, but it wasn\u2019t enough, I needed to create. That\u2019s why I pour everything I have into what I do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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They shared that \u201ceverything I\u2019ve been through comes out in my words. I\u2019ve always been a quiet person, but I\u2019ve learned to speak louder through my art.\u201d The process of bringing this music to life has \u201cbeen an emotional journey, and through all the breakdowns and challenges, I\u2019ve channeled it all into my music and education.\u201d Mingo wished to thank their band, the jury, and \u201ceveryone who took the time to listen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When They Were Kind (Baby\u2019s First Quilt) by Leo Akers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Leo Akers<\/h2>\n

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Award in Fine Arts for \u2018When They Were Kind (Baby\u2019s First Quilt)\u2019<\/h3>\n

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As a senior in RMCAD\u2019s Fine Arts program, Leo Akers says that Winning the Best in Fine Arts award was \u201ccertainly unexpected, but it is a moment I have been hoping for over the past three years.\u201d The piece is certainly a profound culmination of their time at RMCAD as it was a final project for Akers\u2019 Printmaking II class, they even called it \u201cboth nostalgic and bittersweet.\u201d The artwork invokes the early years of their life \u201cAs the only girl on the paternal side of my family, I was immortalized until the age of 6, when I noticed a distinct loss of kindness shown towards me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The 16 by 16 pixel grid quilt depicts Akers\u2019 face as a toddler and includes tags that replicate that of stuffed animals, and 54 screen-printed photos of their childhood. Aker shared that \u201cI have chosen to exclude photos of me with anyone from the paternal side of my family, as their disrespect for me has only grown as I have grown up.\u201d Through this curation of childhood memories, Aker\u2019s rewrote their story to \u201cfill it with love rather than indifference. I have since stepped away from that side of my family, and having this quilt be recognized for its technique and narrative feels gratifying and validating.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Aerial Celestine\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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Award in Fashion Design for \u2018Rediscovering Me: A Journey Through Identity\u2019<\/h3>\n

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\u201cFashion gives me a voice\u2014like a poet uses words or a painter uses paint, I use fabric to tell my story in a way words simply can\u2019t,” says fashion design student, Ariel Celestine. \u2018Rediscovering Me: A Journey Through Identity\u2019is a three-piece collection by Celestine. As the name might lead you to believe, the articles that Celestine designed are reflections on her perception of self. \u201cFor years, my identity was centered around being a mother and caregiver, but through this collection, I reconnected with the parts of myself I had set aside,\u201d shared the designer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Celestine credits the pieces with helping to personally transform and chronicle her \u201cevolution of identity through distortion, confusion, and self-discovery.\u201d She was inspired by famed neo-expressionist painter Jean-Michel Basquiat\u2019s self-portraits. \u201cI used fragmented silhouettes and layered textures to symbolize that journey of reclaiming individuality.<\/p>\n

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Mackenzie Neuman<\/h2>\n

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Award in Illustration for \u2018Messages\u2019<\/h3>\n

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\u2018Messages\u2019 was originally conceptualized by Mackenzie Neuman for a studio seminar course. In it, she reflects the power of protest through \u201cthe bravery and unity of people fighting for their rights through the use of colors.\u201d In the piece, the foundational imagery she learned in her coursework is not only utilized but recontextualized to share a powerful message about using your voice as an artist to enact change in the world.<\/p>\n

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She shared that \u201cthe skills I learned from that studio seminar course, like thumbnail making, really helped my creative process.\u201d Neuman wanted to thank her teacher and her family for the support she received not only during \u2018Messages\u2019 but all the projects that led her there.<\/p>\n

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Olivia McDonough<\/h2>\n

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Award in Photography for \u2018Face the Feeling\u2019<\/h3>\n

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Similarly, Olivia McDonough\u2019s \u2018Face the Feeling\u2019 series is also a reflection on the artist’s unique \u201ccreative processes to expressing thoughts, feelings, and stories.\u201d McDonough, who has always been inspired by everything from makeup and fashion to theatrical techniques, blends media in her photographic work to pay homage to her many inspirations and curate a creative voice full of texture and nuance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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McDonough\u2019s wealth of inspiration is visible in \u2018Face of Feeling\u2019 through both photography and fashion techniques. \u201cCreating art not only on the model but also through a camera is something I will definitely continue to pursue throughout my career.\u201d They also wanted to thank the hard work and support of \u201cJake Koenig and Leandra Hausle for helping me bring this project to life!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Laura Molloy<\/h2>\n

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Award in Graphic Design for \u2018Marie Curie Poster\u2019<\/h3>\n

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Every so often, a piece of art comes along that not only embodies a single person\u2019s achievements but also an entire discipline. In Laura Molloy\u2019s \u2018Marie Curie Poster,\u2019 she captures the achievements and legacy of the titular scientist who made many of the early breakthroughs in the research of radioactivity. \u201cI started with researching Marie Curie, her biography, and her Nobel Prize awards. After a few sketches, I decided on this layout,\u201d stated Molloy.<\/p>\n

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From there it wasn\u2019t just about creating a likeness of Curie, but representing her innovative research with an engaging visual flourish. \u201cI experimented with fonts and colors to represent her awards related to radioactivity and radium. The illustrations I added help to visualize her scientific achievements while also adding to the visual appeal of my poster. I added \u201cradium\u201d splatters with bright green as a part of the background to emphasize the scientific icons in the center.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nakiyah Martin\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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Award in 2D Animation for \u2018Lights Out Little Star\u2019<\/h3>\n

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For some artists, their work in the 62nd Annual Student Exhibition represents a second chance at perfecting an existing work, such as Nakiyah Martin\u2019s \u2018Lights Out Little Star.\u2019 According to Martin, the piece was \u201ca slight rework of a final project in a sound design class. The sound design and characters were inspired by classic cartoons that utilize music to drive the story.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Harkening back to some of the first animated shorts such as Looney Tunes\u2019 \u2018Merrie Melodies\u2019, Martin imbues an iterative quality into their work, building on the past beautifully. Not only are they showcasing the growth in their own animation but also the evolution of the medium itself over the last century. They share that winning the award in 2D animation has inspired them to keep \u201cworking towards my goals of becoming a professional storyboard artist.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Miles Lopez<\/h2>\n

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RMCAD Award for Creativity for \u2018Lavender Lads\u2019<\/h3>\n

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For many RMCAD students, history is a common thread in their work. Miles Lopez, winner of the \u2018RMCAD Award for Creativity\u2019 for their piece \u2018Lavender Lads,\u2019 shared how the piece was made to \u201cshowcase queer joy and the strength that queer people have had throughout history.\u201d The title of the piece is in reference to the bravery of the people who stood up against the \u2018Lavender Scare<\/a>,\u2019 a movement which aimed at blackballing members of the LGBTQ+ community from serving in the government. \u201cI wanted to portray the gift that our queer ancestors have given us through their fight and struggles. Because of their resistance and fights I am able to create queer looks for a runway as a trans hispanic man.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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By recontextualizing vintage silhouettes to make them modern, Lopez pays tribute to the queer icons of the past and how they led us to the present, without indulging in nostalgia of a turbulent period in history. \u201cThe goal of my designs is to remind people of their strength and to urge us to continue our communities’ resilience. I conducted research into the history of the lavender lads and clothing of that era.\u201d Lopez is honored to be recognized for their creativity and research, they will use this win as \u201cmomentum to tell more stories.”<\/p>\n

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Caitlyn Dolphin<\/h2>\n

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Gallery Director Award for \u2018Suits and Ranks\u2019<\/h3>\n

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For \u2018Gallery Director Award\u2019 winner Caitlyn Dolphin, patience is a virtue. According to her, she was thinking about the piece \u2018Suits and Ranks\u2019 \u201cfor over two years before I finally got the chance to execute it.\u201d Over that time, she meticulously considered every detail of her take on a classic house of cards, working on getting everything just right. \u201cThe ornate blue design is something I created by repeatedly mirroring the pattern of a chip magnet over itself. The faces of the royalty cards were all drawn by me. Our printmaking teacher, Alicia McKim, walked me through making a custom registration system to fit each credit card and easily switch between designs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dolphin says she was inspired to create a piece that encouraged audiences to interact with the space around her work, sharing that at the exhibition’s opening she \u201csaw viewers dance around the pedestal, being careful not to move in a way that would disrupt the house of cards.\u201d Dolphin\u2019s work is so successful because of her keen eye for curation and knowledge of how audiences will interact with art on display. As such, she went on to thank gallery director, Rob Evans, saying, “having my work recognized by someone who consistently curates such high-quality exhibitions meant the world to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Exhibitions aren\u2019t just a celebration of a handful of winners, but a recognition of an entire collective of artists who compete not for an award, but for the sake of inspiring one another. As any one of the winners in the 62nd Annual Student Exhibition will tell you, it takes a village of family, friends, and educators to get an artist to that point. The unparalleled creativity and dedication that goes into each and every show is a testament not only to the students whose work is exhibited but to the communities who have helped them get there. To view the most recent work of RMCAD\u2019s students, head over to the galleries page<\/a> and check out the virtual exhibitions from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n

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Think You Have What it Takes to be a Winner?<\/h2>\n

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If you want to see your work in the next Annual Student Exhibition, you can\u2019t compete if you don\u2019t submit. At Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, thousands of students are creating new and innovative work everyday to inspire their classmates on-campus and online. Study in one of RMCAD\u2019s Bachelor of Fine Arts programs<\/a> in areas ranging from Fine Arts<\/a> and Interior Design<\/a>, to Animation<\/a> and Music Production<\/a>. Learn more about joining this thriving creative community by requesting information<\/a> today!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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