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Two students from the Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University recently had their classwork elevated to a global stage at prestigious annual events hosted by the Association of Medical Illustrators and the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.
Current student Sophia Forystek and 2023 graduate Katie Lee both had pieces displayed in the 2023 AMI Salon, while Forystek also had a piece accepted into the juried 2023 GNSI Member’s Exhibit.
Both events feature some of the best work being created by practicing visual science communicators today. And while submissions are solicited from both student and professional members, it’s rare for undergraduate student work to make the cut.
Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration Program Chair Kevin Brennan sees the professionally oriented nature of the program reflected in his students’ success.
“This participation in the main p
What happened when students from the Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University partnered with Corewell Health to bring the healing power of art to the Cancer Pavilion.
Loralee Grace - Futurelands An avid nature and cultural enthusiast, Loralee Grace devoted her 20s to embarking on nomadic adventures around the globe in order to expand her worldview and build her visual library. Thrice she sold most of her possessions and vacated her apartment in preparation for a 1-2 year stint abroad. Initially volunteering for room and board, doing informal artist residencies, and housing exchanges with locals, followed by freelancing on “working-holiday” visas for a year in both New Zealand and Australia.