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Kat Thompson

Textiles in a neon color palette (including greens, purple, and pinks) come together to form a woman. Fabrics include florals, sequins, and rainbow patterns. Fringe in various colors hangs down from both higher up the textile painting and the bottom of the textile art.

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Anne von Freyburg

Woman's face emerges from collage of textiles in varying textures and colors, including fabric showing a comic-book style "OMG!!!!," gold chains, and a cat's eyes. Towards the bottom of the image a piece of fabric reads "Carpe Diem."

Disarming Cuteness: To Be In Power

Anne von Freyburg

Bright, warm yellow painting of a grand ballroom, supported by Greek classic pillars and filigreed chandeliers suspended by the high, domed ceilings. The hardwood floor is filled with an array of tea tables, garden chairs, and sofas, and adorned by a collection of classic, framed paintings within the painting.

The Space Says Yes To Me

Gretchen Scherer

Collage with cut-out paintings and chairs affixed to interior space, with a variety of paintbrushes in front of it

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Gretchen Scherer

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