Through the Lens of Many,
at the Intersection of Parallels,
to find Clarity in Illusions,
an Unusual Look Into the Usual.

The Spring 2016 New Media Arts Capstone Exhibition:
May 16, 2016–September 7, 2016

NEW YORK, NY – May 2016: Baruch College presents a group exhibition brought to you by the New Media Arts Capstone students of Spring 2016, Through the lens of many, at the intersection of parallels, to find clarity in illusions, an unusual look into the usual. Brandon Contreras, Adam Garcia, Jady Hom, Tiffany Huang, Juhyun Jo, Kwame Joseph, Shaina Kamkar, Phillip Lee, Yangseub Lim, Nansi Matua, Genesis Moran, Michele Pace, Eric Peng, Alexandra Perez, Brandon Rodriguez, and Adam Saldarriaga have created a multifaceted exhibition using photography, video, animation, and sound.
Dissecting multiple layers of reality and self, Through the lens of many, at the intersection of parallels, to find clarity in illusions, an unusual look into the usual, offers a look into how media, growth, and perception affect the evolution of the individual as well as society. These works are grouped according to four themes, the phrases making up the exhibition title.

Through the lens of many consists of artists taking a stance on the current state of the media landscape in regards to the portrayals of stereotypes, false representations on the web, the cyclical nature of pop culture, as well as the effects that social media has on attraction. At the intersection of parallels depicts the wavering nature of connections and disconnections within human experience. We face various crossroads concerning self-image, virtuality, existence, and comfort. These projects seek to exemplify these paths. To find clarity in illusions exemplifies the demystification of the multiple paths in one’s life. Whether it’s dealing with loss, experiencing new habitats, coming of age, or facing hypocrisy, we have all had our own universes shattered with time and experience. This collection of pieces all unveil worlds that are either new or familiar to us upon reevaluation.An unusual look into the usual urges us to take a closer look into what is considered the norm and ordinary. Random and intrusive thoughts, driving in a car, the details in everyday colors, or just everyday arguments are things that we take for granted. Whether we understand their significance in the grander scheme of events is relative but what we do understand is the that these little moments are crucial parts of the human experience.

Viewed together, these pieces form a cohesive view of what must be dealt with when growing up in this increasingly dynamic new world. Through the lens of many, at the intersection of parallels, to find clarity in illusions, an unusual look into the usual shows how our experiences are broken down into different layers of consciousness.


Gallery Location: New Media Artspace at Baruch College, Library and Information Building, 151 E. 25th Street, New York, NY 10010

Gallery Hours: The New Media Artspace is open to the CUNY community during regular library hours. Members of the public may request access to the New Media Artspace at the security desk at the second floor entrance to the library. For this week’s public hours, please check the gallery website: www.newmediartspace.info or dial a docent at 626-312-1664.

The New Media Artspace is a teaching exhibition space in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Baruch College, CUNY. Housed in the Newman Library, the New Media Artspace showcases curated experimental media and interdisciplinary artworks by international artists, students, alumni, and faculty.

About Baruch College: Baruch College is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) with a total enrollment of more than 17,000 students, who represent 160 countries and speak more than 100 languages. Ranked among the top 15% of U.S. colleges and the No. 4 public regional university, Baruch College is regularly recognized among the most ethnically diverse colleges in the country. As a public institution with a tradition of academic excellence, Baruch College offers accessibility and opportunity for students from every corner of New York City and from around the world. For more about Baruch College, go to: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu