Mattilyn Nathan’s Senior Exhibit “Biophilia” opens Oct. 26

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University student Mattilyn Nathan presents her senior art exhibit Biophilia, featured in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from October 26 through November 6.

A native of West Fargo, N.D., Nathan is pursuing an Art Education degree at VCSU. Her upcoming senior exhibit explores the connection between humans and nature by using ceramic, acrylic and fiber pieces.

Nathan will be leading an artist talk about her senior exhibit on Thursday, November 5 at 3 p.m. The talk will be live streamed for those who choose to attend virtually on the VCSU Art Department YouTube channel.

While exploring the connections between humans and nature, Nathan’s pieces reinforce the sense of obligation to treat other forms of life with loving care. She focuses on nature’s life that is either looked down upon or, as she likes to say, “the funky parts of nature.” To explore more information about Nathan’s artwork, visit her digital portfolio.

Nathan will be student teaching within the Fargo school district in spring 2027. After graduation, she plans to move to Maine to pursue a job teaching art at a middle school. She would like to thank her family for supporting her throughout her five years at Valley City State University. She would also like to thank the Art Department professors who worked with and guided her.