Features & Exhibitions

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

No Training Wheels

Thomas P. Kelly, Jr. Student Art Gallery

In Memoriam

This piece is a remembrance of my father, Rosauro Vasquez, who passed away on January 3, 2026, shortly before the start of my final semester of college. These images were taken the day before his passing, making them more than photographs, they are the last moments l am able to hold onto.

This work is dedicated to him and to my mother both of whom have shown me the truest examples of love and life. Through this piece, reflect on a kind of love that is difficult to fully understand until it is witnessed firsthand: the love for family, for ones children, and for ones faith.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one"s life for one's friends. John 15:13

With this, I think about the sacrifices that come with such love. To give up one's life for the people you love is, to me, the most complete and powerful definition of love.

"VISUAL LITURGIA" (2026)

Digital Photographs

This portfolio showcases a collection of photography focused on Catholic faith and community, featuring work for various religious organizations and events within the Diocese of Orange and Los Angeles. Each collection reflects a commitment to capturing the sacred, the spiritual, and the essence of Catholic values, emphasizing authenticity and devotion in every frame."

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Thomas P. Kelly, Jr. Student Art Gallery

Dark interior view of church altar during religious ceremony.

Group of clergy members in white robes standing together during a religious ceremony.

Close-up of hands holding white paper during ceremony.

Priest elevating chalice during Catholic mass at marble altar.

People in gold and pink robes gather during indoor ceremony.

People standing in church pews with golden cloth draped over the ends during a religious service.

Church congregation gathered with golden cloth draped over wooden pews.

Close-up of hands exchanging a decorative coffee cup in dim lighting.

Wooden crucifix mounted on white wall in modern church interior.

Priest performing consecration with chalice during Catholic mass.

This portfolio presents a body of photography centered on Catholic faith and community, highlighting work created for religious organizations and events within the Diocese of Orange, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Oblates of the Virgin Mary and Archdiocese of Florence (Italy). Each collection reflects a deep commitment to capturing the sacred and the spiritual, embodying the essence of Catholic values. Through these images, the focus remains on authenticity, devotion, and the timeless beauty of faith expressed in community life.

Small black and white photographs arranged in pairs on a clean white gallery wall.

Modern gallery space with photographs mounted along windowed wall.

Long white gallery corridor with natural lighting and scattered artwork displays.

White gallery wall with large text displaying 'Therese Vasquez' and small framed items.

Loyola Marymount University

Young Contemporaries 2025

Laband Art Gallery | Los Angeles, CA

Side-by-side comparison of a black and white photo and color photo showing traditional dancers in ceremonial dress.

This diptych captures the spiritual and cultural significance of a traditional procession, highlighting the endurance of faith and heritage across generations. The black-and-white image evokes a sense of history, memory, and solemnity, while the color image brings forward the vibrancy and presence of the tradition today. The contrast between the two emphasizes the timeless nature of devotion, movement, and collective identity. Inspired by the resilience of cultural expression, this piece reflects how tradition is both preserved and continuously lived, echoing through time.

*Jurors' Honorable Mention

https://cfa.lmu.edu/labandgallery/exhibitions/youngcontemporaries2025/

Framed black and white photograph paired with colorized version showing traditional dancers.

Art gallery wall displaying framed photographs and floral artwork.

Gallery visitors pose in front of artwork display at museum exhibition.

Three framed artworks displayed on white gallery wall with wooden flooring.

Art gallery opening with attendees viewing photographs displayed on beige walls.

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Young Contemporaries 2024

LABAND ART GALLERY | LOS ANGELES, CA

Split image contrasting colorful ceremonial dancers against black and white traditional performers.

This diptych serves as a homage to my Hispanic heritage, with a specific focus on the profound influence of Our Lady of Guadalupe within the community. I was struck by the depth of devotion present among the Mexican community during the Parade to honor her. The reverence and love displayed for Our Lady was expressed through vibrant colors, spirited dancing, and the graceful movements of the participants. Through this image, I sought to capture and honor the essence of that day, acknowledging the significance of cultural traditions and spiritual connection within the Hispanic community.In addition, the inclusion of a black and white image serves to underscore the enduring essence of the day, highlighting that even in the absence of color, the love and devotion expressed during the parade.