Microbial Landscape

2017 Best in Drawing – Jennifer McLenon Microbial Landscape This piece uses a surreal landscape to explore the dizzying array of structures that exist in freshwater aquatic environments.  The “ground” along the bottom edge of the piece is made up of various...

Rhizomorphs

2017 Best in Sculpture – Isabella Comai Rhizomorphs This collection of ceramic objects was inspired by the rhizomorphs, or rootlike structures of an extinct genus of tree-like plants called Lycophytes. I want the viewer to notice the natural forms of each...

The Void

2017 Best in Sculpture – Siena McKim The Void The void created from the mass deforestation of the 18th and 19th century in North America was later filled with industrial factories and housing developments.  The lumber from these trees helped the US develop as a...

Time: An Epoch Connection

2017 Honorable Mention – Bianca Gallina Time: An Epoch Connection As a dancer I am influenced by my experiences and surroundings. An area that often captivates my interest is viewing the world through a geologic lense. From fiery beginnings to cycles of ice...

Turbulence

2017 Best in Photography – Abby Kleinheksel Turbulence This photograph is intended to capture the concept of visualizing turbulent flow. In the image, a stream of dye is injected into a fluid flow above a small-scale model of an artificial reef. The movement of...