Over the years, the University of Utah has produced some talented and eclectic artists in a variety of fields, some of whom are innovating new works and branching out into uncharted territories. At the heart of every artist is the love and passion that drives them.
“Art is just a part of this endeavor we’re all a part of, which is understanding our world,” said Nalini Nadkarni, a biology professor at the U. This first fearless Artist of the Week loves trees, and channeled that love into one of the most environmentally-damaging industries: fashion. Nadkarni partnered with the head of the U’s design program, Brenda Van der Wiel, and together the pair made an eco-friendly fashion-forward clothing line.