The Art in the Libraries Committee and Dean of West Virginia University Libraries Karen Diaz selected Claire Davis, a senior in technical art history, and Bethany McClung, a senior in design studies, to receive the 2024 Dean of Libraries’ Student Arts Award.
Davis won for “Melting Sunrise,” crafted from acrylic yarn. McClung won for “Fairy Tapestry,” created from recycled textiles.
"We are thrilled to announce Bethany and Claire as the recipients of this year’s Dean of the Libraries’ Student Art Awards,” Art in the Libraries Curator Sally Brown said. “Their remarkable pieces impressed us with their vibrant use of color and innovative incorporation of materials. Both works exemplify creativity and craftsmanship that resonates deeply with our mission to celebrate art within the Libraries.”
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