THE KEY TO ME

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Unlock the Stories Behind Each Door

The Key to Me is more than an exhibition-it's an invitation to explore identity, imagination, and connection through the universal language of doors and keys. Here, student artists have reimagined doors as self-portraits, each one layered with symbols, textures, and objects that reveal unique perspectives and hidden depths.

AR Experience

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AR QR Code

The doors can be explored in AR, bringing these digital artworks into your own environment for a new layer of interaction.

Meet the Makers

This section is a dive into each artist's portfolio. Discover the creative minds behind the doors.
Ava

Ava: 3D Artist

"I am the 3D artist creating immersive door models that invite viewers into a unique digital environment, using my creativity to shape a space where identity and imagination meet."

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Barnett: DAMS & UI/UX team

"The door design symbolizes a return to their creative childhood spirit, marking the choice to honor their artistic dreams and embrace self-expression for personal fulfillment."

Taylor

Taylor Mahoney: UI/UX Lead

"My door explores the complexities of identity by visually expressing both joy and vulnerability, embodying the idea that embracing imperfection fosters connection and shared humanity."

Savannah

Savannah: Copywriting

"My door serves as an interactive collage, using layered textures, vivid color, and personal iconography to express a multifaceted identity shaped by self-representation and personal narrative."

Lea

Lea Harris: Art Direction

"My door employs mixed media and vibrant hues to embody the concept of relational identity, serving as a visual tribute to the collective influence of others on her creative development."

Logan

Logan: Design Team

"My door evokes nostalgia through childhood scribbles and worn surfaces, using visual memory cues to explore the longing for lost joy and the enduring impact of formative experiences."

Noah

Noah Schleben: Videography

"My door symbolizes a return to their creative origins, using childhood aspiration and the motif of the easel to illustrate the journey toward authentic artistic self-expression."

Bella

Bella: Art & Design Team

"My door juxtaposes an unwelcoming, ivy-covered concrete exterior with a vibrant, expressive interior, visually articulating the contrast between guarded outward appearances and the creative, approachable self within."

Haylie

Haylie

"My door is supposed to be that of looking into a rabbit hole to find something. Seeking information in anything but just falling down deeper."

Terrah

Terrah Nashea: Photography

"This crimson door symbolizes the transition into a new era, honoring the past while embracing the future with trust and optimism."

Behind the Scenes

Go beyond the finished work to see how ideas became reality, with insights into the collaborative and technical process.

Process 1

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Process 2

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Process 3

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Testing (Video)

Process 5

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Gradient Animation (Video)