The exhibition is currently on display on the first floor of the Seminary Building, behind the River Campus Gallery. An opening reception for “Sonder” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5. Face coverings are required.

“Sonder” is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and as complex as your own; the works in this exhibition reflect this notion. With every person one encounters, a new story, experience and character emerge — each one uniquely different yet inherently familiar.

Everyone experiences cycles of growth, love, pain, loss, joy, regret and hope at different times in their lives. Having the ability to communicate these moments through art making not only provides the opportunity to express oneself, but to also see the world through the eyes of another.

Cooper is a freshman fine arts major. She was raised on a small farm outside of Bloomfield, Missouri, and her love of the outdoors and the honest simplicity of the rural lifestyle fuel her fetishes of achromatic art and realism.

Marzuco is a sophomore family studies major with a minor in art from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Marzuco loves to create, is outgoing and energetic, and enjoys adventure and the outdoors.

Queen is a senior art education major from De Soto, Missouri. The focus of her artistry revolves around “loss.”

The Nest Gallery is located on the first floor of the Seminary Building and is an intimate exhibition space reserved for Southeast students interested in group exhibitions. Hours of operation are from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. All gallery exhibitions, events and talks are free and open to the public.