Roski Graduate Students Opened New Art Exhibit
The exhibition showcases work from 12 artists at the Roski Graduate Building in Los Angeles.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Fine Art
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Eight master's students at the Roski School of Art and Design have launched an exhibit titled "the very substance of ourselves." The curated display features works from 12 artists.
Why it matters
The exhibit explores the concept of transcorporeality, a framework where the human body is viewed as deeply interwoven with its physical and social surroundings. It serves as a creative inquiry into the blurred boundaries between the individual and the environment.
The exhibit includes a mixed media piece by Maria Maea and a work by Ophelia Arc utilizing over 1,000 faux ivory pearls, beads, and yarn. A centerpiece graphite installation measures 9-by-12-feet.
The players
Maria Maea
She is an artist who contributed a mixed media piece titled Tina Madre to the collection.
Ophelia Arc
She is an artist who contributed a piece featuring over 1,000 faux ivory pearls, beads, and yarn.
Yong Soon Min
She is an artist who contributed a digital collage featuring Alice Hyun.
Jay Carlon
He is a performer who presented a live piece titled Dances on Paper, No. IV.
The details
The installation process required the students to move the large-scale graphite piece from the parking lot roof into the gallery space in under two weeks. The show also incorporates performance art, including a live work by Jay Carlon titled "Dances on Paper, No. IV."
Timeline
The exhibition opened on September 17, 2026.
A closing ceremony is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
The exhibition ends on October 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This exhibition highlights the trend of graduate-led curatorial projects becoming standard within university art programs. It reflects a broader shift toward integrating professional logistical experience into master's degree requirements to better prepare students for the competitive gallery sector.
The public can view the collection at the Roski Graduate Building in the Arts District of Los Angeles until late October. Visitors should plan to visit before the exhibition concludes on October 25, 2026.
The takeaway
Students demonstrate that complex gallery installations can be executed successfully in under two weeks through intensive peer collaboration. The show provides a unique look at transcorporeality by blending digital collages with physical, mixed-media sculpture.
What happens next
A closing ceremony for the exhibition is scheduled to take place on October 23, 2026, followed by the final day of the display on October 25, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more local exhibitions in the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Trojan.
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