2023 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Victor L. Sánchez

Describe the work you submitted for merits.

Graphite Drawings and Assemblage Sculpture

Why did you decide to come to MCAD?

Because of its reputation in the Midwest for generating quality creative students.

What are your plans for your final year? And beyond?

Work on method, develop my art practice, and connect with an artist's residency.

Favorite thing about the MFA program at MCAD?

Resources, student connections, and professors.

What inspires you? 

Food, forests, family, and friends.

Do you have a favorite piece you've made? Describe it!

My punching bag wrapped with upholstery.

Anything you're obsessed with at the moment? 

Fly tying. And I love opera. My favorite is The Magic Flute.