Visual Arts Program

Since construction began across BYU–Hawaii’s campus, change has become a shared experience for departments university-wide. This new chapter highlights student creativity as they introduce the newest addition to BYU–Hawaii: The Shore.

When Arana “Kiwi” Thongmee walked into Bravo BKK, a shopping mall in the center of Bangkok, for the first time, he thought he knew what he was getting into. Thongmee was hired as an intern, a supporting role, learning from the sidelines. But within a week, he found himself stepping into shoes much bigger than expected. The lead graphic designer had resigned, and suddenly, the weight of every banner, flyer, and digital campaign for the entire mall rested on him.