Heidi and Pete are the founders of Cherry Arbor Design, a Michigan-based workshop specializing in creating handcrafted products that explore the intersection of math and art. Their work often centers around tiles that tessellate, or fill the plane without gaps. While typical tilings are repetitive, they are drawn to aperiodic tiles, which do not allow…
Laszlo is a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to serving his country and his fellow veterans. He began his career as a Marine combat veteran and spent 18 years serving in both the Marines and the Intelligence community. During his service, he completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and later obtained his…
Jill Hinton Wolfe is an accomplished artist, storyteller, and U.S. Army veteran who has spent years dedicated to bridging the gap between military service and civilian understanding. Through her latest project, “Mission, Tribe & Grace,” Jill aims to create a platform for veteran voices, using the transformative power of art to explore themes of purpose,…
Captain Brandi McBride’s life has been a journey filled with adventure, service, and resilience. Her career in the Air Force began in 1999, where she was assigned to various locations such as the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Germany. After serving her country, Brandi established several veteran employment programs and worked for nonprofits, start-ups, and…
Under the Surface, an exciting collaboration between Healing in Arts by Pamela Alderman and Noorthoek Academy for ArtPrize 2024, aims to engage students in artistic expression and showcase their talents. The message of the project is to encourage people to look beyond the obvious to appreciate diversity and creativity. Under the Surface involves eighty students…
Brooke Briggson is a talented artist and musician from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the definition of a Renaissance woman. Specializing in pattern-making and abstraction in her artwork, she creates her pieces using acrylic and watercolor paints. Brooke completed both her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in painting from Kendall College of…
James Dentler is a dedicated MSG Sergeant in the Michigan Army National Guard. Since joining the Michigan Army National Guard in 1996, James has served his country with unwavering devotion and commitment. In 2008, he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since 2010, James has been working full-time as a logistician,…