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NICOLE SORIANO

#311

ISU Dept of Art & Design Alumni Studio - Fine Arts

Nicole Soriano is an interdisciplinary artist and recent graduate from Iowa State University’s MFA program in Integrated Visual Arts, with focuses in painting, digital media, and film. Her work critically challenges patriarchy by subverting trivializing representations assigned to women by men. Using the visual language of horror and extreme satire, she finds empowerment by channeling female rage through her art.

www.thenicostudio.com

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nicole.soriano1223@gmail.com

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CLAIRE SEDOVIC

#325

Illustration | Design

Claire Sedovic is an illustrator, designer, and educator. She loves to create whimsical illustrations with watercolor that appeal to kids and every kid at heart. She has previously illustrated Odd Animal ABC’s, Pony, The Moose, and Ice Cap. Originally from St. Louis, MO, she currently resides Des Moines, IA–much of the time, in her art studio.

csedovic@icloud.com

clairesedovic.com

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NICK LAPOLE

#332

Mixed Media

Nick LaPole works predominantly in drawings, paintings, and maquette sculptures; these instances tend to dwell on interior settings, character behaviors, and awkward juxtapositions in space.

nicklapole.com

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MICAH FERIN

#336

Painting & Drawing

Micah Ferin is a queer artist and designer born and raised in Des Moines and is the Drake Alumni Artist-in-Residence for 2023-24. Micah explores rich personal narratives, techniques, and color applications within his work and is always looking for ways to experiment and incorporate new imagery, concepts, and techniques. Outside of Mainframe, he also teaches youth, adult, and community access classes at the Des Moines Art Center, and has had his work shown in local spaces around Des Moines. Currently, Micah enjoys experimenting with different drawing mediums, exploring complex imagery, and making art affordable and accessible for all.

micah.ferin@gmail.com

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