Shepherdstown Art Students Showcase Personal Health Journeys
Shepherd University capstone projects highlight personal struggles with health, self perception
The Journal | Thursday, April 17, 2025
During April, Shepherd University’s senior art students showcased their capstone projects in Shepherdstown, highlighting themes of health and self-perception. Notably, artists Shelby Fernatt and Collin Harper collaborated on the exhibit 'Persona: Art of Perception,' where their experiences with mental and physical health influenced their artworks. The event underscored the challenges of identity shaped by societal expectations, paralleling the struggles faced by residents in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. These exhibitions represent the vibrant artistic community nurtured by local schools like Shepherd University, emphasizing personal narratives intertwined with broader human experiences.