Opening Reception: Cameo

The University Art Museum is excited to present “Cameo”, an interactive exhibition developed via collaboration between the NMSU Department of Art students and faculty, the UAM, and Portland-based visual artist Jamie Isenstein. The exhibition features a brand-new work by Isenstein, “Still Life with Flowers” (2026), in her signature format: a sculptural performance showcasing parts of a living human body.

A hand grips a bunch of flowers. Gleaming objects rest in a pool of light. A sheet of paper is crumpled by an invisible hand. Which of this is real? Which of this is fake? How can we trust what we see? These simple questions are at the root of art history and museums. And they are central to current debates about artificial intelligence and artificial general intelligence. This spring, NMSU students and the University Art Museum’s broader community are invited to reflect on these ideas through an exhibition that playfully engages viewers as an essential part of the experience. “Cameo” opens March 27, 2026 and will be on display through July 18, 2026.