Hold Fast is an exhibition that brings together the work by Mahsa Attaran, Monica Hamilton, Hanieh Kashani, and Anna Schwartz as we conclude our Master of Fine Arts studies at the University of Connecticut. This showcase brings together four diverse voices that have evolved in tandem over the past three years, shaped by shared spaces, dialogue, and collaborative growth. We have developed distinctive practices within the broader framework of our cohort and place in this world by creating work that resonates on individual and collective frequencies. Through photography, installation, painting, and sculpture, this group exhibition reflects years of engagement with questions of perception, distance, revolution, and archival memory. Hold Fast presents both our unique perspectives and the shared experiences that have shaped our journeys.
On view: October 4 - October 26, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 6-9 pm
AUTOMAT, Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St, Philadelphia, PA.
On view: October 4 - October 26, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 6-9 pm
AUTOMAT, Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St, Philadelphia, PA.
