This exhibition is presented by the graduating class of seniors this year as their final capstone project for the Art Practice major. It represents both the culmination of their art practice studies as Stanford undergraduates and the anticipation of the launch of their individual art practice journeys in the world after they graduate on June 15th.

On View: May 28 – June 6, 2025

Coulter Art Gallery, 355 Roth Way, Stanford

Opening Reception: Friday, May 30, 3-5pm

Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–5pm

Final Viewing: Sunday, June 15 (limited hours)

Curated by Leila Weefur, Lecturer, Stanford University Department of Art & Art History

LEAN, GRIP, RELEASE: In a world that constantly pulls us between states of being. Between proximity and distance, control and surrender, preservation and transformation, the artists in this exhibition navigate these tensions through diverse media and perspectives. Lean, Grip, Release brings together works that explore how we position ourselves in relation to our bodies, our communities, and our histories. These artists engage with themes of transformation, agency, and embodiment, creating works that invite viewers to consider the points of contact and separation in their own lives. Whether through drawing, painting, sculpture, performance, or participatory work, these artists invite us to consider what it means to lean into challenging conversations, to grip the complex realities of our existence, and to release expectations and embrace transformation. In doing so, they create spaces for connection, reflection, and possibility. — Leila Weefur

Featured artists: Lisa Do, Ami Dongchau, Bhu Khongtaveelert, Alice Grace, Jackie Liu, Isis-Kohle Jackson, Trinity Gardner, Diego Maglione, Jace Tao, Jenny Tao, Gregory Medina-Kenyon, and Hunter Taylor-Black

VISITOR INFORMATION: Coulter Art Gallery is located at 355 Roth Way (McMurtry Building) on Stanford campus. The gallery is open Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm. Visitor parking is available in designated areas and payment is managed through ParkMobile (free after 4pm, except by the Oval). Alternatively, take the Caltrain to Palo Alto Transit Center and hop on the free Stanford Marguerite Shuttle. This exhibition is open to Stanford affiliates and the general public. Admission is free. 

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