2007 MFA Fine Art Thesis Exhibition

Natalie Aguilar
Bridget Barnhart
Lina Bokhary
Benjamin Carder
Iris Charabi-Berggren
Amanda Curreri
Anne Devine
Jennifer Durban
Frank Anthony Ebert
Patricia Esquivias
Heather Feeney
Renee Gertler
Kathryn Gritt
David Gurman
Jessalyn Haggenjos Barr
Amanda Herman
Marnia Johnston
Robin Johnston
Bessma Khalaf
Melanie C. Lacy Kusters
Sarah Marie Lewallen
Christopher Loomis
Samuel Lopes
Celia Manley
Jack Miller
Carrie Anne Minikel
Elizabeth Mooney
Nyeema Morgan
Harry Muniz
Alison Naschke-Messing
Jennifer O'Keeffe
Karen Olsen-Dunn
Katina Papson
Lee Pembleton
Ryan Pierce
Lacey Jane Roberts
Amy Rose Sampson
Erik Scollon
Marsha Shaw
Shawn Sloan
Reggie Stump
Gabrielle Teschner
Julie Ann Travis
Carly Troncale
Lindsey White
Tom Wiehl
Christine Wong Yap
Jenny Zito

Amanda Herman  
Lost Island
Video Still
2007
 
Artist Statement
For the past two years I have been working with families and individuals who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. "Lost Island" explores the flooding and failed citywide evacuation that left the Morris family trapped in their apartment. The family tells of their escape, forced separation, eventual rescue and migration to California. Set in the remains of their New Orleans home and at their present home in Oakland, the film focuses on the residual dreams, memories and trauma of each family member. The accompanying installation maps their journey using photographs, text and drawings.

Contact
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www.amandaherman.com


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