Class of 2026: Milana Slowinski designs with a global perspective
From eye-catching spreads in Imagine Magazine to bringing “Cheesy Guy” to life for #CheesyNights, Milana Slowinski brought creativity to everything she touched at University Libraries. We’ll miss her, but we’re excited to cheer her on as she begins her new role as a full-time in-house graphic designer at Lansinoh. The future is bright!💡🎓
Read the full story! đź”— in bio.
Studio Art and English literature double major Bella Joerg found purpose as director of the student literary festival, Glossolalia. Joerg became president during her senior year. For Joerg, Glossolalia is more than just a celebration of creativity: it's a way for creatives to express themselves among a crowd of equally ambitious and like-minded people.
Read the full article online: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/clahs-engl-bella-joerg-utprosim.html?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demonng4rvy6
Congratulations Bella!
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Enter a world of geometric splendor in the exhibit “Neither Here Nor There” by SOVA faculty Betsy Bannan at Piedmont Arts through June 6, 2026.
#art #painting #artexhibition @betsybannan@piedmontarts
In comic books, a "variant cover" (sometimes variant edition) refers to an issue of a comic book printed with multiple covers, each with unique cover art. ART 2514: Drawing Concepts students were able to contribute to the movement! Each student chose their favorite comic or manga, but were given a twist: the design must incorporate an art style or movement. Covers here were created both traditionally and digitally, bookbinding by hand.Â
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Check out our CalmAR demo at ICAT Day tomorrow (Monday, May 4) from 3-5pm in the Arts Center at Virginia Tech.
Thanks to the ARIES Lab for creating a great overview video of our project!
Art that connects with people from plastic.
"Drosera Obscura" is a multi-sensory extended reality (XR) installation that integrates virtual reality, animatronics, sound and touch into a cohesive performance environment.
In this behind-the-scenes video, creators Tohm Judson and Thomas Tucker share insights into the development of the project, highlighting the inspiration, interdisciplinary collaboration, technical experimentation, and creative vision behind the work.
Developed through a partnership between the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) at Virginia Tech and CIRMMT at McGill University, the project reflects ongoing research into how immersive systems can foster deeper, more embodied forms of audience engagement.
#ICAT #VirginiaTech #XR #ImmersiveTech #ArtAndTechnology #Interdisciplinary #Innovation #CreativeResearch #PerformanceArt #CIRMMT
SOVA grad student Tatum Fox is creating a sculpture for their Creative Technologies MFA thesis titled Reflection. It is a fully 3D printed, life-sized model of her body. The model was sliced into a multitude of pieces so Tatum could then put them together. Tatum's thesis explores queer visibility and identity in the Appalachian region, with particular focus on how religious and political influences shape the experiences of queer individuals living in Appalachia.
#art #creativetechnologies @sovastudentsvt@vt.sova.ct@virginia.tech@vtaad_@tatumkfox.art@tatumkennedy_
The reception for the third BFA exhibition for SOVA's Spring 2026 graduating seniors opens this Wednesday, April 29 in the Armory Gallery, 4-6 pm.
Featuring work by:
Heather Haupt
Vinny Corradi
Sophia Chen
Julian "JJ" Riley
Yael Rosen
Marjahni "Mj" Smith
Emmanuel Quainoo
Austin Blair
Matthew Snook
Matthew Finn
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