BFA Senior Thesis Exhibitions

Kudzu Paper

2026 Lillian B. Feinstein Scholarship Exhibition
May 9- May 29, 2026

The exhibition will open on May 9, 2026 with a reception held  (immediately following graduation in Fine Arts Center Room 305

Featuring

Reese Nelson, Graphic Design, Class of 2026
Adam Clymer, Painting and Drawing, Class of 2026
Nik Hudson, Painting and Drawing, Class of 2027  

Reese Nelson, Adam Clymer and Nik Hudson are the current recipients of the Lillian B. Feinstein Scholarship in the UTC Department of Art. This  academic year the Lillian B. Feinstein Scholarship was awarded to 3 outstanding Art majors, two studying at the upper division and one at the lower division. Named after the late Mrs. Feinstein, who was a noted sculptor in this region, this award is voted on by the faculty of the Art Department and, as such, is indicative of the highest level of performance in studio production in the department.

Exhibition Statement

Kudzu Paper

Is it greed or martyrdom to unsalvage the other, to tame a beast in its own environment? I only eat other living things: a surprising encounter, my reflection, something beyond repair, and even dust. The weeds that consumed the place I grew up consume me now. 

Apple trees are to Asian lady beetles as temptation is to mimicry.

Desire is to innocence as forgiveness is to salvation.

Abundance soaks the ether, the potential drips off the power lines in my own backyard. Roots on roots on roots on roots (it’s a gnarled, unruly mess).