2025 Senior Exhibition Artists 2025 Senior Exhibition Artists: Sonja Morin

About Sonja Morin

Sonja Morin is rooted in southern Massachusetts, primarily creating as a graphic designer, photographer, and musician. Her work blends tangible symbols and shared experience with solidarity & advocacy. 

Morin has been a self-employed designer under her label, Westcott Collective, for 6 years. She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from UMass Dartmouth in Fall 2025. 

Morin employs a comprehensive approach to self-expression. Her upbringing blended music, writing, symbology, and the visual arts. Her initial college studies in psychology and film fuel her approach to engaging audiences through her work. She espouses a special passion for social advocacy across a variety of issues, especially healthcare, accessibility, community building, and nonviolence. Morin enjoys drawing from many artistic influences, especially street art, nostalgic aesthetics, and religious iconography.

Statement 

An estimated 6.5 million Americans have endometriosis. At least, that’s what we know for now. Endometriosis (or “endo”) is a chronic illness in which endometrium (cells that are generated by the body to line the uterus) emerge and attach outside the uterus. Endometriosis affects every part of your health, and is considered one of the most painful health conditions to exist. But because it is “largely a reproductive issue”, endo is under-researched, ignored, and left untreated, leaving millions fighting for years to get the help they need.  

It’s even worse for young people who have endometriosis. Like many with endo, I spent years fighting for a diagnosis, and even more years seeking treatment. Having this condition can feel isolating, especially when facing disbelief or lack of understanding.  

“Endobee” is a system of resources for youth & young adults who may have endometriosis. It was created through advising from OB/GYNS and other reproductive health professionals, as well as endo patients of diverse ages & experiences. These resources are made primarily for youth to use, but can also be shared with their loved ones, school counselors, and medical personnel. They seek to cover the whole endometriosis journey, from seeking a diagnosis, to finding an endo specialist, to weighing options for treatment & daily relief.  

“Endobee” was crafted with the intention of meeting teens & young adults where they are in life. Special attention was given to the colors, typography, imagery, and verbiage to ensure a comprehensive, gender-neutral approach. It seeks to welcome everyone into the learning experience: patients, loved ones, medical staff, and more. Its playful yet grounded approach faces the reality of living with endo with hope. Ultimately, “Endobee” empowers through learning, empathy, and forming solidarity. It is only through this approach that we can seek a better quality of life for people with endometriosis - and all other chronic illnesses -  throughout the world.

Website: smorals.com

Sonja Morin

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