Above is work of senior ceramics major Aurora Olvera, one of many works which will be on display at the Senior Exhibition. This collection consists of nine pieces of pottery. 
The Lion's Roar/Tiffany Nesbit

Senior artists will soon show off their hard work and dedication at this semester’s Senior Exhibition. The exhibition will open Apr. 14 and will last until May 14.. This show will be enriched with a mix of paintings, digital design, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and print making, along with other concentrations of visual arts.  

The showcase is organized by the art departments’ faculty and students, including those who are being hosted. The opening reception will take place Thursday, Apr. 14, 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the Contemporary Art Gallery.

Concentrating in graphic design with a minor in computer science, senior Jenna Hildebrand is one of the seniors whose work will be displayed.  Her pieces such as  “The Plastics,” Plastic Utensil Package Design, “Equus,” Book of Horse Illustrations and “Still Life Herbology,” Herb Supply Company Package Design, will be hung for display. 

Although her concentration is digital design, not all of Hildebrands’ work will be considered digital design. Her work shown will be an assortment from all classes throughout her time at Southeastern but primarily based off of her upperclassman work. 

Hildebrand’s senior project, Herbology, involved creating her own company from the ground up, including all digital designs such as posters, packaging and logo. Her idea was to create a company where clients could order garden materials and herbs through a web based company which would then be delivered to their doorstep. 

Her packaging would also be biodegradable. Herbology is based on houseplants you can leave on your windowsill.

“Clients would order what they want, order a starter kit and it provides them with what they need for a windowsill plant,” said Hildebrand.

Hildebrands overall work represents harmony between elements of design and logic, and the relationship between each other. Her work represents understanding the importance and the quality of design. 

“I want my work to effectively communicate the harmony between elements of both design and logic—the relationship that inspired me to pursue Graphic Design in the first place,” said Hildebrand. “I want to become proficient in portraying information in an appealing way and to study how the two subjects, logic and design can enhance one another. I more clearly understand the importance and relevance of quality design.”

Hildebrand is also actively involved with campus life. She preforms her talents at the office of career services by providing them with graphic designs on advertisement such as posters and flyers. She also is a part of the universities track team running as middle distance.

To see Hildebrand’s work along with many other seniors, attend the Contemporary Art Gallery located on campus.