Alex Gorsuch

Eric Dodson described Gorsuch’s project, Duoportraiture, as featuring “a drawing apparatus that invites viewers to draw portraits of one another and display them together on the wall. The inclusive nature of this activity implies that anyone can take part in the art-making process.”

Gorsuch says he set out to create a process which could make drawing more collaborative and freeform, believing every human has a unique voice, regardless of training or technical knowledge.

“And I wanted to put that fact on display with the juxtaposition of two different artist's natural mark making and observational abilities within a singular image. I also wanted to make drawing more accessible and lift the veil of perceived inability to create something meaningful—a barrier that many people carry within themselves,” he says.

Katelynn Stevens

Amy Kligman says Stevens’ works was chosen for its interactive nature, inviting viewers to engage with the pieces in a tactile way. This approach makes the work accessible to a wider audience and provides a unique way for people to connect with the art.

Stevens created Tuftome to reimagine traditional print media, transforming a familiar form into an experience that reflects the softness and gradual changes of growing up.

“My work with tufting continues my narrative, as I reflect upon my experiences with dyslexia, navigating a perpetual feeling of being overwhelmed, which I correlate with scale, and how I hold a sense of positivity and play in everything I do, in materiality,” Stevens says.

Tuftome symbolizes these emotions as something approachable. As you flip through the book, the print media ages with you, reflecting a journey from anxiety to acceptance. Through Tuftome, Stevens asks the audience to engage with its scale and content in a way that I hope fosters a sense of belonging and joy.