Meinel Mural is a Beautiful Representation of the Wonder of Optical Sciences
Stop by the Meinel building and you will find a stunning mural in the 4th floor hallway! This vibrant masterpiece, designed by undergraduate art student, Nina Garcia, is a testament to the incredible collaboration between students from the College of Fine Arts and the Wyant College of Optical Sciences. Hillary Mathis, lab manager at Wyant College, initiated the venture when she formed a committee of optics students, faculty and staff to meet with Professor Kelly Leslie's ART 465/565 class for their Fall 2024 final project. After the submitted proposals were reviewed by the committee, Nina Garcia's submission was selected, then she and her classmates began their tireless work to bring her vision to life. Their hard work and creativity have resulted in a breathtaking mural that celebrates the innovation and excitement of optical sciences.
Be sure to visit the 4th floor to experience this remarkable work of art for yourself! And congratulations to Nina and her classmates for a job well done! Participating students included Nina Garcia, Aubrey Behrens, Negar Nazari, Aamaan Mulla, Mrunali Yadav, Mariana Corella, Skylar Franklin, Aria Green, Jocelyn Resendiz, and Natalie Duong. Optical Sciences participants included Hillary Mathis, Logan Pawlowski, Sebastian Magri, Evan Brorby, Dani Balicki, Nikki Galvez, Lars Furenlid, John Koshel, Amee Hennig and Dean Tom Koch.
Original Announcement: Nov. 21, 2024
Get ready for a vibrant transformation on the 4th floor hallway, led by Hillary Mathis, lab manager! Collaborating with talented students from the College of Fine Arts and Kelly Leslie, professor of art, optical sciences students have worked closely with the fine arts students to design, propose and get approval for a spectacular mural that captures the innovation and passion of optical sciences. Five proposals were submitted with the selected art provided by Nina Garcia. Keep a close eye out! The mural's production phase has just begun! By the end of this semester, a beautiful new centerpiece of art will come to life in our hallway. So, keep your eyes peeled to watch this amazing transformation unfold! Read more about one of the past projects of ART 465/565.
