5XÉçÇø

College of the Arts Alumni

Omid Tavakoli in front of his work at his MFA thesis exhibition

Omid Tavakoli, M.F.A. '19 Print Media and Photography, was interviewed about his life and art for ideastream in April. The article “Equity in Art: Balancing Biracial Identity" centers around about his experience being a biracial artist. He also talks about his time studying at Kent State.

Lauren Luna in her studio and her painting

Lauren Luna (B.F.A. ’00, Painting) has let nothing get in her way of her goal of making a living as an artist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to New York City shortly after graduating 5XÉçÇø with her B.F.A. and then ultimately to the city of Houston, Texas in 2011 to realize her dream.

Dan Alexander in front of his glass artwork, images of glass art by Dan, a blue vase and a tall cup with lid

In his professional career as a glassblower, 5XÉçÇø alumnus Dan Alexander has done a lot in the decade since graduating with a B.F.A. in Craft in 2010.