Pratt Fine Arts recently showcased a two-part exhibition curated by Dejá Belardo at their new MFA facilities located at Dock 72 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The exhibition featured the work of graduating MFA artists across various disciplines including painting and drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and integrated practices.
The first part of the exhibition, titled “Access Denied,” ran from March 31 to April 11 and explored the themes of opacity and access. The exhibiting artists, including Yilin Chen, Yeonji Chung, Kate Evans, and others, presented works that delved into the balance between revelation and concealment. The pieces served as vessels of hidden meanings and coded languages, inviting viewers to decipher and question the withheld information.
The second part of the exhibition, titled “Inside/Out,” took place from April 28 to May 9. Artists such as Zakariya Abdul-Qadir, Dana-Marie Bullock, and Tony Griego challenged existing frameworks through acts of abstraction, material intervention, and conceptual gestures. The works in this section highlighted the tension between presence and absence, control and chance, ultimately reshaping and reimagining the systems they exist in.
Pratt Institute’s MFA program in Fine Arts offers advanced education for artists, supported by a distinguished faculty, exceptional facilities, and a supportive community of peers. The interdisciplinary program allows for exploration while fostering critical perspectives and a deeper understanding of art practices today.
The exhibition is part of Pratt Shows 2025, celebrating years of research, exploration, and creative inquiry leading up to Commencement. Pratt Shows feature work in architecture, design, information, liberal arts, and sciences. For more information, visit pratt.edu.
