“All the experiences I’ve had at Saint Mary’s have made me a much more confident person."
Courier Summer 2016
Philosophy professor Patricia Sayre ’16 earned her bachelor of fine arts (BFA) in May 2016. Her senior show, “On Pilgrimage”, was comprised of double portraits — one figurative and one metaphorical — of art faculty who served as trustworthy guides in her 12-year pilgrimage to earn the degree. Sayre divided the nine professors into three groups — “Foundations”, “The Heart of the Matter”, and “Fresh Presence”.
“Foundations”
“Foundations” refers to those professors who taught Sayre her foundational art courses.
Julie Tourtillotte, professor of art
Sandi Ginter, assistant professor of art
Krista Hoefle, associate professor of art
“The Heart of the Matter”
A tribute to professors whose teaching proved to be the most influential to Sayre at critical moments in her pilgrimage.
Marcia Rickard, professor emerita of art
Billy, professor emeritus of art
Doug Tyler, professor of art
“Fresh Presence”
“Fresh Presence” acknowledges the enthusiasm of young art faculty.
Ian Weaver, assistant professor of art
Tiffany Johnson-Bidler, assistant professor of art
John Keedy, visiting faculty