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Myken McDowell

12/20/13

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Interfold

Myken McDowell is a junior at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec and was accepted for a semester at Funen Art Academy in Denmark for Spring 2014 to study fiber and materials. Myken's recent prints have been selected for inclusion in the 3rd Student International Small Print Show - SIPS14, Egypt, 2014. The show will be opened at El Minia University in conjunction with the international art conference of the Faculty of Fine Arts-El Minia University on March 25, 2014, then travel to other venues in Cairo. Myken's prints have been featured in the 2nd issue of Interfold, the annual Faculty of Fine Art publication of Concordia University and in the Print Media Department summer display.

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— Malachi Snyder, Spring 2018

In the year leading up to Oxbow, I became obsessed with the program, I was entranced with reading testimonials and researching interdisciplinary learning styles. When I arrived at Oxbow I was never disappointed, despite my endless expectations. I will forever cherish the time I spent at Oxbow and the connections I made there. Through Oxbow I was able to hone into the ideas I was thinking about, to refine my artistic process and to see the world in a new light every day of my life. I'm not going to say that without Oxbow I wouldn't be the person I am today, but I will say that without Oxbow it would have taken me at least four years to become who I am after one Oxbow semester.

— Phoebe Dubisch, Fall 2018

I have learned so many skills and habits that have made me a better person throughout my time here. To name a few: I have learned how to be a good roommate, how to communicate, and how to trust myself. I have learned the importance of staying hydrated, getting good sleep, and having a clean work space. I have learned how to share space both in the studios and dorms. Lastly, I have learned that it’s okay to advocate for what you need and that there is no harm in asking for help or support.

— Grace Reynolds, Fall 2023

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