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Otis College MFA Students Remake Los Angeles 

Last updated: April 23, 2025 12:45 am
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Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles has a rich history that dates back to its founder, Harrison Gray Otis, who was a prominent figure in Los Angeles politics and also the publisher of the Los Angeles Times. In 1916, Otis bequeathed his own Wilshire Boulevard home to the City of Los Angeles for the advancement of the arts in the area, laying the foundation for what would become Otis College of Art and Design.

Today, the spirit of Otis’s founder still lives on in the students of the college, particularly in the recent graduating class who have showcased their work in 13 solo thesis exhibitions. These exhibitions capture the essence of the city of Los Angeles, reimagining its structures, landscapes, art, and people in fresh and innovative ways.

One of the standout exhibitions is by Manny Valdez, whose work centers around the fictional school superintendent campaign of “Bronze Brownman.” Through a series of fabricated promotional materials, Valdez creates a compelling narrative around this character, challenging established visual codes and authority.

Another noteworthy exhibition is by Kader Amkpa, titled “Cartographies of Conflict,” where maps are used to explore themes of control and structural inequality. By overlaying redlined areas on historical maps, Amkpa sheds light on the systemic injustices that have shaped urban landscapes.

The natural world of LA serves as a backdrop for many of the artworks on display. Artists like Jazmine Hernandez Sanchez and Tia Xia use urban refuse and natural materials to create thought-provoking pieces that blur the line between manmade and natural.

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In exhibitions by Jessica Wilcox and Alexandria Lee Bevilacqua, the artists explore the periphery of California, showcasing surreal and satirical scenes that reflect the darkly comic and gendered dynamics of suburban life.

Overall, the MFA thesis exhibitions at Otis College of Art and Design offer a diverse range of artistic expressions that capture the spirit of Los Angeles. These shows are a testament to the creative talent nurtured at the college and continue to uphold the legacy of its founder, Harrison Gray Otis.

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