Black History Month at AIGA

Augsburg Galleries "To Illuminate Abundance"

To Illuminate Abundance

JANUARY 21–MARCH 24, 2023

RECEPTION: JANUARY 21, 6–8 pm | GAGE & CHRISTENSEN GALLERIES

TO ILLUMINATE ABUNDANCE is an exhibition from nine local, Black women & femme designers exploring what it means to live a life full of love, freedom, and light…beyond survival. Viewers are invited to experience and imagine themselves within these pieces as they explore this expression of Black femme liberation. Curated by Olivia House and Silent Fox, 13.4 Collective

The Great Northern: Artist Talk

ARTIST TALK: THURSDAY, FEB 2, 6 PM | HAGFORS CENTER

Join the nine artists to discuss the revolutionary practice of joyous making through the lens of Black women and femmes. Artists will contextualize their work and view of the exhibition within a broader landscape of making, community, politics, and futurism.

This talk is part of THE GREAT NORTHERN | In an era of changing climate that threatens our signature season, The Great Northern seeks to create community, inspire action, and share the resilient spirit of the North with the world.

Artist Talk at Hagfors Center @ Augsburg University

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Mario Jimmy Barron Aguilar
Mario Jimmy Barron Aguilar
Co-Director of Diversity & Inclusion
I graduated from Augsburg University during 2019-2020. I became fascinated with UX and UI in two distinct ways. UX came across me before the epidemic when I attended events for people interested in UX design. I was taking a Marketing Research course at the time, although I enjoyed it. It could not compare to the excitement I got from doing User Research exercises. I was able to relate my skills and personality closer to the field of UX as a pose to Marketing.

UI became of interest through the books I would buy outside of my Graphic Design classes. It was like Graphic Design but with a different feel. I think the UI designer can control and maneuver through various tools. I am a person who thrives by being challenged, is very curious about my learning style, and is an empath at heart.

Ready to connect with you on any D&I initiatives