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Emily O'Brien is a senior from Peru, Ill., majoring in art history.

"My project will be centered around the lack of inclusion of female artists in the study of twentieth century Abstract Expressionism. I will be taking an intersectional feminist approach to my research. This lively artistic movement, which arose in the United States during the 1940’s and 1950’s, is often associated with innovativeness and progressiveness. However, it exemplifies the sexism and misogyny that was present in American culture during this time."

Mackenzie Monroy is a senior from Geneva, Ill., majoring in graphic design and minoring in Asian studies.

"This project was partly inspired by the movie Inside Out and taking that concept with a darker more comedical twist in the form of retail/business. Each emotion that you walk through will have a different form of deliverance and have an everyday life style to it almost. Be confused because emotions are very complex even if you think you have them down - you don't."

Heather Michalski is a senior from North Aurora, Ill., majoring in biology and studio art.

"My work delves into the complex realities of mental health through visceral imagery that transcends verbal explanation. Each piece serves as a manifestation of feelings that often defy language—experiences that must be felt to be understood."

Norika Maeda is a senior from Tokyo, Japan, majoring in art and psychology.

"While I spent time studying in Rock Island, I also visited outside of Illinois on a break. I vividly remember the aesthetic of New York, Los Angeles, and Paris. As I travelled, I experienced so much hardships and frustration, but discovered so many new worlds other than my foundation as a Japanese. When I remember those things, all of the memories are beautiful."

Anna Lindenberg is a senior from Olathe, Kan., majoring in art history and studio art and minoring in French.

"Primarily, I am a pencil or painting artist and when I began my Senior Inquiry, I thought that those mediums were going to be what I created with. But as I brainstormed, as I considered different ideas for my project, this project here is the one that excited me the most. I realized later that it was because while this is not my typical artistic medium, it best represents my current interests."

Brady Holtz is a senior from Hampshire, Ill., majoring in graphic design.

"As an artist, sports are a way for me to blow off steam or clear my mind. I find it very easy to create art related to or inspired by sports, so it was a no-brainer when I was deciding what to focus on for my project. Golf, a sport deeply rooted in tradition, offers a unique challenge for me as a designer."