Senior Student Exhibitions: Raquel Faria, Gracie Harkins, Murphy Pickering, Shane Tomalinas
Student Galleries: AIMM 119 and AIMM 111
October 1- October 26, 2025
Opening Reception October 1, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Senior Solo Exhibitions, featuring the work of four talented TCNJ seniors. The opening reception will be on Wednesday, October 1 from 4-7pm.

Imposition

RAQUEL FARIA is a multimedia artist who focuses on visualizing mental illness as well as the varying effects it has on an individual through different outlets. She uses a combination of different media and color palettes to give insight into the underrepresented or stigmatized symptoms one may experience. Her inspiration stems from her own struggles with mental illness, the often-undiscussed symptoms faced daily, as well as how it impacts her perception of life. Her goal is to provide a sense of solidarity to those who are affected while exposing others to the unpleasant realities some face. Furthermore, it educates viewers about common unspoken truths.

Sunday at Six

GRACIE HARKINS is a fine artist who focuses on family and relationships in her own life, conveyed into a series of diptychs and paintings. She is an acrylic painter who works in realism and the use of color to invite the viewer into scenes from her life. Her goal is to have the audience find a sense of relation and comfort to their own family and memories through her portraiture work.

https://gracieharkins.wixsite.com/gracie-harkins-art

Return to Innocence: The Cycle of Life

MURPHY PICKERING is a fine artist whose work focuses on themes of grief, the cycle of life, aging, and reversion. The foundation of her work can be traced back to the unconditional love that can only come from grandparents, along with the grief that transpires when losing them. Her pieces reflect the small moments that overlap between generations, helping viewers understand the fragile existence of the cycle of life.

https://murphypickering.wixsite.com/murphypickering

Beasts of Sin: Through a Shared Mythos

SHANE TOMALINAS is a visual artist and published illustrator based in New Jersey. His work often explores folklore and the mythology of a diverse range of cultures, examining what it tells us about the human experience and a deeper psyche. The inspiration for his work stems from an interest rooted in history and a desire to learn the skills and craftsmanship of others around the world. By bringing these legends to life through his sculptures, the audience is able to feel closer to these myths and see them as more than just fiction. Instead, it emphasizes the need to look back toward the past and understand the warnings that had been laid in place.