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SIMGE TUNALI | HIGHWAY

Simge Tunali is a senior at Bridgewater State University studying graphic design. She discovered her interest in
visual arts while she was studying on Aesthetics at Akdeniz University. In 2001, Simge earned her first award
in Akdeniz University Annual Trash to Art Contest, for “The Picture of Language.” Between 2011-13, she has
conducted many social campaigns and actively participated in recycling projects such as, “Recycle! & Keep Our
World Young!”, “Clean, Create, Act!“ and “New Friends for Lonely Toys.” In 2013, her “Urban Life” photography
exhibited in New Acropolis Annual Turkey Photography Exhibition. After graduating from Akdeniz University
with BA in philosophy, Simge attended to visual arts major at Quincy College and then transferred Bridgewater
State University. After completing her studying at Bridgewater State University, she plans to pursue a master’s
degree in design innovation (MDES) program and continue to research and develop ontological design theory.

LEONARDA VIEIRA | NATURE’S WORK, CHANGES

Leonarda Vieira is a senior at Bridgewater State University. She is getting her degree in art with a crafts
concentration; she is also minoring in management. Leonarda’s future plan is to own her own business where
she sells her art and to help younger kids express themselves through art. Leonarda enjoys working in pottery
and painting.

REBECCA WALLS | UNTITLED

Rebecca is a senior studying fine arts and printmaking. She hopes to one day be able to use her print skills in a
job setting and do what she loves for a living.

SHELLEY WHALEN | FAKE FLOWERS, ASHES TO ASHES

Shelley is an English major focusing on creative writing. She plans to continue her education and obtain a
master’s degree in the arts.

SIERRA YARD | DRIP, FLOW, IMPLIED

Sierra Yard is a secondary education and art major with a concentration in education and painting. She also
has a minor in math. She plans on teaching art or math at the high school level. She enjoys both abstract and
portraiture.

JESSICA ZEOLI | LAYERS

Jessica “Jessy” Zeoli is a studio arts major concentrating in photography. Alongside art, she is also studying
writing studies and art history as her minors. She hopes after graduating in May to use her many areas of
study together and work for a digital media company. In her spare time, Jessy enjoys modeling for herself and
designing images for clothing. Her work was inspired by combining her interests of modeling and fashion with
her artistic abilities to add work to her portfolio for future employers.

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