April 30 - September 5, 2025
From University of Dallas:
“The Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery presents Memory in Motion: Jack Hein and Jason Thing, an exhibition of MFA students Jack Hein and Jason Thing, from May 2 through September 5, 2025. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 2, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featuring talks by the artists on the artistic process and the significance of the works.
Co-curated by Antonio Alverez, Andreea Chiriac, Amelia Ebent, Maya Prochnow, Griffin Medcalf, Sei Sato Uehara, Joseph Scholz, Thomas Skendzel, and Mike Zhang, Memory in Motion features the ceramic sculptures of Jack Hein and Jason Thing, who are pursuing their MFA in ceramics at the University of Dallas.
The artwork of both Jack Hein and Jason Thing explores memory, war, and identity. Hein and Thing were born in Burma (Myanmar) but became refugees to escape political unrest. Through their sculptures, they express their emotions about the war and identity, all while pushing the boundaries of what clay can do.
Hein’s work reflects his experiences with migration and resilience, exploring themes of memory, belonging, and the beauty of impermanence. Inspired by childhood memories, sensory experiences, and nature, he creates expressive ceramic pieces that bridge cultures and evoke emotional connections. Through his art, Hein invites viewers to reflect on their own stories while engaging with the universal rhythms of life.
With over a decade of experience working with clay, Thing’s sculptures reflect personal and collective histories of conflict and adaptation. Central to his work is the elephant, a self-portrait symbolizing endurance and survival. Much like elephants in Burma that are captured from the wild and forced into labor in the timber industry, Thing’s sculptures embody the tension between captivity and strength, hardship and adaptation. Alongside these symbolic figures, he incorporates remnants of war and migration such as missiles, hand-carried bags, and a child’s shoe representing loss, survival, and the ongoing struggle of displacement.”
Reception: May 2, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1 pm
University of Dallas Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery
1845 East Northgate Drive
Irving, 75062 TX
972-721-5087
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