Growing up, Mandy Martinson heard endless stories from her father about his work as an investigator of violent crime. At the dinner table, it was just as common to hear about disturbing cases as it was to talk about how their days went. With this type of upbringing, Mandy became interested in criminology and the merging of work life with family life. The dichotomy of these two worlds has influenced her to focus on the dysfunctional relationship between what is conventionally seen as “normal” and what is not. Using photography, video, and installation, she creates her own personal investigations exploring the impact of this merger, exhibiting the collision between the mundane and the macabre. Be sure to join us on Friday, May 13th at our new MFA Graduate Studios to enjoy Mandy's thesis work along with the other 2016 graduates. MFA Thesis Exhibition and Reception For more information: visit Mandy Martinson online Categories All Student Profile Thesis