Heather Lamanno is an interdisciplinary artist who explores personal and cultural narratives within imaginary psychological spaces. Her recent body of paintings and installations depicts construction sites that exist in an abstract and temporal space in between the gap of proposal and completion. This incomplete state of being acts as a metaphor for self-reflection and the perpetual nature of change that occurs as one strives for personal improvement and achievement. The architectural structures become symbolic characters, existing in translucent, ambiguous atmospheres, which are more psychological spaces for contemplation than specific environments. Elements of radical architecture, modernist design, and science fiction conspire to inform the visionary infrastructure of these imaginary worlds. Through the process of building these fictional worlds, she creates a mythical time and space for whimsical self-reflection and speculation. Be sure to join us on Friday, May 17th from 6pm-9pm at the MFA Graduate Studios to enjoy Heather's thesis work, along with the other 2019 graduates! MFA Thesis Exhibition and Reception For more information: visit Heather Lamanno online. Artist portrait by Grace Olson Categories All Student Profile Thesis Tags events student activities