Story and photos by Thomas Iacobucci
Artists of all ages, showcasing a wide range of mediums, stood near their art pieces at The Edge, ready to offer an explanation of their conceptual work if an attendee asked.
The theme of the show? Sex, love and relationships. Its title? “Ineffable,” meaning too great or extreme to be described in words.
The light from the setting sun reflected off the framed pieces on the walls inside. Students streamed in, pausing briefly in front of each work before moving onto the next.
Each piece offered varied glimpses into the artists’ interpretation on the topic, allowing different ideas to be displayed as one cohesive whole.
Hosted by the Dean of Student Ambassadors, Ineffable: A Look at Sex, Love, and Relationships, was held Feb. 28, marking the second event hosted by the organization this year.
The exhibit highlights the highs and lows of love, whether through the physical expression of it or the diverse types of relationships that embody it.
“The Dean of Students … is all about relationships and getting along and self-preservation,” said I’Deara Gordon, president of the dean of student ambassadors. “That is why the theme (of the art show) is sex and love.”
Gordon, 19, was tasked with putting on at least three events for the year alongside the other student ambassadors when she was first hired.
“We wanted to switch it up and thought, ‘Why not an art show?’”
The exhibit consisted of 50 pieces from 30 people. Every entry was accepted, and the show displayed mediums such as photography, ceramics and oil works on canvas.
Kristine Normand, 24, displayed two pieces propped on a table in the corner of The Edge, each granting the viewer separate interpretations on love.
“I wanted to create a piece in my bedroom that represented the relationship between the masculine and the feminine, not necessarily in two individual people, but within myself and inviting the energy of couple into my life,” said Normand, gesturing to her piece titled “My Own Touch.”
Normand was one of the many artists who did not shy away from sharing their conceptual thought processes with others.
Another artist, Tracey Oakes, 19, shared her thoughts on the show and the force behind the piece she submitted.
“I submitted to the show because I wanted to contribute my art and be a part of this community of creatives,” Oakes said.
Oakes’ piece, titled, “The First Girl I Kissed,” highlighted the first girl she had a relationship with.
“It was very wholesome, learning about myself through someone else,” Oakes said.
Of the 50 pieces submitted, three were granted awards from student and faculty jurors, as well as one additional award nominated by the people in attendance as the fan favorite.
The first prize award went to a 2D animation video “The Crush,” which was created by Angela Maxfield. The second prize award went to Lily Atkins for her ceramics piece, “44 Richards.” The third prize went to Samantha Rispoli for her acrylic piece “Soft.” The fan favorite award went to McKenna Chefero and Jaylen Byrne for their photographic piece “Bodies.”
A student stops to take in the oil on canvas work tilted The Lovers by student artist McKenzie 
Dean of Student Jacob Diaz examines pieces from the Ineffable: A Look at Sex, Love,
and Relationships Art Show.
Kristine Normand, junior, poses next to her work, “My Own Touch.” 
The Dean of Student Ambassadors sit outside The Edge, greeting students and visitors as the
enter into Ineffable: A Look at Sex, Love, and Relationships art show.
The Dean of Student Ambassadors applaud as they announce the winners of the Ineffable: A
Look at Sex, Love, and Relationships art show.
