Members of Grand Canyon University's Henry Vandyke Carter Club recently displayed their anatomical artwork in the Technology Building.
In "Exploring the Human Form," students showcased art inspired by hands-on experiences in the campus cadaver lab. The pieces highlighted the intricate beauty of the human body.
Just a few of the works on display: Beth Porten's charcoal depiction of a femur, Carla Vargas' vibrant illustration of the heart and Sydney A. Hernandez's graphite drawing juxtaposing skulls and flowers to explore themes of life and death.
The event also featured speaker Dr. Cynthia Standley, director of the University of Arizona's Art and Medicine Program.
The club, advised by GCU biomedical sciences professor Dr. Randall Ordovich-Clarkson, is a student organization that merges art and science with a goal of exploring human anatomy through creative expression and anatomical accuracy.
"Members of the club engaged with real bone specimens and fully dissected human bodies to create pieces that highlight both the complexity and beauty of human anatomy," Ordovich-Clarkson said. "Each artwork is not just an artistic expression but also a visual exploration of the human body’s structures, systems and their interconnections."
The organization's namesake was an English anatomist, surgeon and anatomical artist most notable for his illustrations of the book “Gray's Anatomy.”
Read more about the exhibit in Ordovich-Clarkson's event blog.
