OU graphic design student awarded Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors Scholarship

Syeda侯赛因, a graphic design student in the Department of Art and Art History at 十大菠菜台子, has been selected as a recipient of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors (DSWPS) 2023 Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded annually to women majoring in art at an accredited college or university throughout the Metro Detroit area. Hussain is one of two students selected in the tri-county area for the award.

“Syeda’s intricate drawings, 有目的的声明, and amazing record of scholarship propelled her to the top of an impressive field of candidates,特蕾莎·摩尔说, scholarship chairperson for DSWPS. “在我们庆祝120周年的时候^th 一年, the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is gratified to witness the emergence of so many talented young women such as Syeda, who will certainly ensure the future of our Society.”

In recognition of her achievement, Hussain will receive a $1,000年奖, will be invited to a DSWPS meeting for a formal presentation and to share her art, and will also be featured at a future DSWPS show.

“This scholarship means a lot to me because it is the first award/achievement I have received related to art,侯赛因说. “My passion for art is driven by the idea of breaking stereotypes, being a first-generation Bengali-American to attend college in a primarily white-dominated field, this award really reassured me that I have a place in this field. I am extremely grateful to have been honored academically in the past, but being noticed for my creative endeavors is highly motivating and pushes me to continue my art/design education.”

Syeda侯赛因's "Continuous"

成立于1903年, the The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women’s art organizations in the United States. One of Hussain’s works, “Continuous,” is currently featured on organization’s 网站.

“’Continuous’ is a piece honoring my cultural background and the affection and nurture that has been transmitted over generations,”她说。. “My artwork frequently reflects my cultural roots. In South Asian culture, family ties are deeply ingrained. Regardless of one’s position in the family lineage or biological relationship, all individuals are regarded as family and treated and cared for as such.”

Hussain was nominated for the DSWPS Scholarship by Meaghan Barry, associate professor of graphic design and chair of the Department of Art and Art History, who described Hussain as a “thoughtful, 成熟的, 还有才华横溢的学生.”

“Beyond investing in her because she’s successful academically, it is especially important to support minority students like Syeda,巴里说。. “作为一名南亚女性, Syeda is paving the way forward in the design discipline where, according to recent data, around 75% of graphic designers are white in the United States.

“Syeda’s desire to continue her education beyond a Bachelor of Arts degree speaks to her initiative and passion for design and the arts,她补充道。. “I believe she will use the DSWPS Scholarship to propel her studies and career further to achieve these types of goals.”

For more information about the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, visit www.dswps.org.