2025 FALL BACCALAUREATE

Jesse James O. Sayson is an emerging artist whose artistic focus revolves around capturing people and locations he holds dear, often drawing inspiration from music. His artistic experience encompasses traditional media such as pencil and paper, as well as digital art. While he’s expanding his skills to various media, he is particularly drawn to digital mediums like photography due to his versatility and the direction of his future studies. His pieces feature vibrant colors. interesting subjects, and perspectives. Sayson has an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art from Normandale Community College. Currently pursuing his studies at North Dakota State University. In the fall of 2025, Sayson will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art. After graduating he plans to pursue photography with a company.

SoDAA is proud to present two new publications by Art and Design graduating seniors. The first publication, Praire Petals, was created by Mattea Kirkwood and features tea recipes you can make at home from ND flowers. The second publication, Echoes of the Past, was developed by Kevonna Isakson and includes documentry images of ND homesteads. These books are for sale at the Gallery alongside new prints by Isabelle Sunderlin. Sunderlin's prints examine the power of pollinators and considers what other creatures fertilize our crops and flowers besides bees.