By Abigail Jones

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 were thrilled to select Bethany and Claire as the recipients,” Art in the Libraries Curator Sally Brown said. “Their remarkable pieces impressed us with their vibrant use of color and innovative incorporation of materials.”

WVU Libraries was particularly drawn to Davis and McClung’s inspired use of yarn, fabrics, and textures, which bring an uplifting sense of joy and warmth.