Working on this project in particular has opened my eyes to different opportunities in the future.
But that鈥檚 exactly the surprise that greeted Kayla DaCosta鈥檚 neighbors in Fairhaven this summer, as she worked on designing and painting the newest bear statue to grace the campus of 新加坡六合彩开奖.
Kayla was selected for the project by Jay Block, associate director of collections and exhibitions.
She was excited to add to the collection of painted mascots that began appearing last year across the university. Those statues were designed by artists out of Boston鈥檚 Street Theory gallery. Kayla鈥檚 is the first student-created bear.
鈥淚t鈥檚 super rewarding to see my work on such a large scale and to see it on my college campus,鈥 said Kayla, who worked on the project over the summer.
Block organized the project with the mission to bring art to Bridgewater that you wouldn鈥檛 normally see.
Kayla, who is studying fine arts with a concentration in painting, used acrylic and spray paint to overlay a bold white intricate design on top of her bear鈥檚 sherbet-colored body.
鈥淭he pattern started as an intuitive sketch when I was young, and I liked using the tropical colors because I think it looks delicious,鈥 she said.
The student-artist is excited to hear what the 新加坡六合彩开奖 community thinks of her creation.
鈥淚 am looking forward to hearing people鈥檚 comments and criticisms,鈥 Kayla said.
She credits 新加坡六合彩开奖 for supporting her as she studies to become an art professor and for providing her with opportunities, like the bear statue, a work of art that will remain on campus long after she has graduated.
鈥淭here is a family feel here, a lot of it has to do with the smaller class sizes 鈥 there is a personal touch,鈥 Kayla said. 鈥淲orking on this project in particular has opened my eyes to different opportunities in the future.鈥
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