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Paintings by Eskenazi faculty member Dominic Mangila went on view Thursday, September 24 at the Armory Show in New York. His works are being presented by the The Drawing Room gallery together with two other Southeast Asian artists: Rirkrit Tiravanija, Tomas Vu.

From the Drawing Room’s newsletter: „Bringing together three distinct practices shaped by histories that move across Southeast Asia and the United States, the presentation reflects on the intersections of politics, memory, identity, and place through painting and sculpture. Rirkrit Tiravanija presents new paintings on newspaper that continue his ongoing inquiry into social disorder, drawing from American political upheaval and global unrest. Tomas Vu debuts paintings and sculptural surfboards that weave together cultural memory, technology, and the enduring influence of David Bowie, where hand-crafted traditions meet visions of the future. Dominic Mangila presents new paintings that revisit the geopolitical legacy of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption alongside imagined underwater landscapes of the contested West Philippine Sea, navigating abstraction through history and lived experience.”

The Armory Show remains on view at the Javits Center through Sunday, September 27 and online until October 4.

Image: Dominic Mangila, „Untitled,” 2026. Oil on canvas, 79.92” x 60.” Courtesy of The Armory Show. by @iub_paint

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Paintings by Eskenazi School alumnus Ben Cowan (MFA '11) were named among the best of New York's spring art fairs in The Wall Street Journal. "For those who feel that the contemporary art world is awash in the profane," wrote the reviewer, "Mr. Cowan's work offers a taste of the sacred." Follow the link in our bio to read the review. by @iub_paint

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IU Studio Art NYC Salon: Alumni Gathering & Excellence Award Celebration
📍 Phebe’s Tavern, Bowery
📅 May 14, 2026 | 6–8 PM

Join fellow IU Studio Art alumni for an evening rooted in creative practice, conversation, and connection. This salon-style gathering brings together artists across all mediums to reconnect and engage in the spirit of making.

We’re also honored to celebrate @daniorchard as the recipient of the inaugural Alumni Excellence Award.

🍷 Drinks, light bites, and a thoughtfully curated atmosphere

🎟️ Reserve your spot:
Link in bio by @iub_paint

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Bloomington's rich arts culture makes for frequent partnerships with Eskenazi students and faculty, whether through public art commissions and awards or independent galleries. "Close Looking," an exhibition of works by the IU MFA Painting Guild, is on view at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts (202 S. Rogers St.) November 11-15 with an opening reception Friday, November 14 at 5pm. Paintings on view will be available for purchase, as well as prints. taken in The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts by @iub_paint

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Reconnect with fellow IU alumni, catch up with what’s happening at the Eskenazi School, and be part of the creative energy.

RSVP via the link in bio
or type:
https://www.myiu.org/events/nycstudioarts

Questions? Contact Erin Bruce at eebruce@iu.edu

#IUAlumni #StudioArtsIU #EskenaziSchool #NYCArtists #PaintingatIU by @iub_paint

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‘Nicoleta’ by Andreea Alunei - @andreeaalunei
🎨MFA Candidate in Painting (2025)
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‘This body of work reflects pivotal moments in my life: the death of my mother, Nicoleta, and the birth of my daughter, who inherited her name. These experiences of life leaving and entering the body, along with the maternal bond, shape my artistic exploration.
Through blending the observable and the existential, I create a new personal mythology that investigates themes of birth, death, spirituality, cultural identity, and motherhood. My paintings create a layered, dreamlike world through visual metaphors. The small scale of my pieces invites an intimate connection with viewers, while the tactile and luminous qualities of the surface reflect themes of fragility, spirituality, and impermanence. Inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts, l prioritize spiritual and symbolic meaning over anatomical accuracy. The vivid color palette and unconventional mark-making evoke the feel of children’s illustrations, with recurring characters and motifs like halos, goats, unicorns, mice, birds, flowers, and children contributing to the surreal, whimsical nature of my work. Challenging the boundaries between reality and illusion, the characters find themselves in ever-shifting relationships with each other and with the viewer.
I create these scenes with apprehension and approach painting almost superstitiously. Transferring fears from my mind to the surface becomes an act of courage, a resolution to be free, and an intention to transform my perception of fear. I approach these questions playfully, avoiding overly philosophical or grim responses. Humor plays a central role in my work, offering perspective and creating space to confront fear with lightness. It distances me from the weight of life and death, while also commenting on the absurdity of existence.’
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#nicoleta #maternal #lifeanddeath #mythology #narrativeart #mfa #art #painting
@iub_paint / @iuartanddesign / @iubloomington taken in Grunwald Gallery of Art by @iub_paint

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‘Moments of No Return’ by Luke Carlson - @luke_carlson_art
🎨MFA Candidate in Painting (2025)
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‘Malfunctioning machinery and conspiring creatures cause inconvenience and catastrophe. Cafes, hospitals, and airports act as stages where these public mishaps play out while outdoor spaces provide a more epic setting.
My process is intuitive and self-generating. I use oil paint to convey a sense of magical realism with color, rhythmic shapes, and staccato mark making.
Drawing with charcoal and pastel on unprimed canvas allows for a spontaneous, airy effect. My sketchbook is a springboard for constructing compositions that quickly evolve, revealing one main narrative with smaller vignettes hidden throughout.’
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#noreturn #subconscious #narrativepainting #anthropomorphic #art #mfa
@iuartanddesign / @iub_paint / @iubloomington taken in Grunwald Gallery of Art by @iub_paint

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BFA painting group show opening this Friday!! 5-8pm at I Fell 💪 taken in PAINT WORLD by @iub_paint

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yay! paint family at @iuartanddesign open studios! 🫶 taken in Painting Fun Spot by @iub_paint

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Figurative Paintig Today: A Guild Fundraiser

Presented by the Painting Guild at the Eskenazi School at the FAR center for contemporary art.
This exhibition and silent auction celebrate the talent and vision of emerging artists, showcasing representational and abstract figurative painting in oil, acrylic, and watercolor.
Each painting invites viewers to explore the human form and experience, interpreted through bold brushstrokes, delicate details, and fresh perspectives.

Featured Artists:
Leito Navarrete | Andreea Alunei | Luke Carlson
Alison Cofrancesco | Bridget O’Brien | Danyel’la Rei | Alexa Bebon

The exhibition not only showcases their creativity but also supports the Painting Guild’s goal of exhibiting at Chicago Expo 2025. Funds raised from the silent auction will help cover entry fees, providing these artists a platform to share their work on a larger stage.

On view through Saturday, December 7 at 5 PM
FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, Bloomington

Come experience the power of contemporary painting and support the next generation of artists! by @iub_paint

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Opening Tomorrow! FIGURATIVE PAINTING TODAY: A GUILD FUNDRAISER in the 505 Theater at FAR.

Exhibiting Artists
Leito Navarrete @cant_cut_themustard
Andreea Alunei @andreeaalunei
Luke Carlson @luke_carlson_art
Alison Cofrancesco @alico7187
Bridget O’Brien @bwo.studio
Danyel’la Rei @_reixny
Alexa Bebon @alexa_bebon

About the Indiana University Painting Guild
The Indiana University Painting Guild is a student-run organization whose primary aim is connecting with the greater Bloomington community via event presence, service, and fundraising. It was founded as a way to solidify community within the Painting program at the university, and to promote artistic engagement through excellence. Our members consist of various artists within the program, both at the MFA and BFA level, and our collective collaboration produces powerful connections in the art world, as evident with our current goal of exhibiting at Chicago Expo. Much like preceding artistic guilds, we forefront and re-define what it means to be a contemporary painter and artist through meetings, discussion, and experimentation. by @iub_paint

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THIS FRIDAY!
5pm
@fourthandrogers by @iub_paint

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