Selections from 'fishladder' - A Student Journal of Art and Writing
fishladder is a student-run journal of art and writing edited and produced by undergraduates at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. The journal is published annually in April, at the tail end of the Winter Semester, and features fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art by GVSU students. As a publication, it strives to be inclusive of writers and artists from all the different parts of our campus community. It hopes to present a diverse mix of singular voices in each issue so that it might capture the voices of the GVSU student body in all its harmony and dissonance.
The journal accepts submissions throughout the GVSU Fall semester, with a deadline at the end of the term in December. Submissions are carefully considered by fishladder student staff, and final decisions are made by fishladder editors. The yearly print edition is unveiled every April, with copies available in Lake Ontario Hall and across the Allendale campus.
This exhibition presents a selection of visual and written works of art from the publication. It is hosted in conjunction with Student Scholars Day (SSD), an event celebrating the scholarship, research, and creative work performed by GVSU students from the past year.
Students currently enrolled at GVSU are encouraged to submit work in all styles, genres, and forms. For more information on how to submit fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, art, or photography, please visit www.gvsu.edu/writing/fishladder.
fishladder 2023
2024 Selections
March 22 - October 11, 2024
Russel H. Kirkhof Center Wall Gallery
Sophia Nelson, nose bleed, ceramic
Janiah Skye, untitled, digital photography
Star McNeal, Afro-Sea, digital media
2023 Selections
Kyra O'Brien, Bottles, Digital Photography
Madeleine Smith, Pier in March, Photography
Anneli Ryan, Dream, Digital Art
2022 Selections
Jesse Sandoval, The Girl, Digital Image
Olivia Hammelef, Cold Beach, Digital Photograph
Jeff Staub, Glory, Digital Image
2021 Selections
Alex Davingman, Untitled (detail), oil on Masonite, 2020
Gabrielle Schaub, Orchard Path (detail), oil on wood panel, 2020
Jesselyn Kanniainen, Camping at Night, mixed media, digital, and watercolor, 2020
2020 Selections
Alex Wethy, Moral Tarot Print, woodcut print
Alex Wethy, Fungus Barbie, bronze casting
Chavala Ymker, Remnants (detail), digital photography
2019 Selections
Amanda Gabriel, Reformation, archival inkjet print, 2018
Khoi Tran, Fade or Blur (detail), ink on paper, 2018
Calvin Garvey, xoinuum (detail), digital print, 2018
2018 Selections
Jenna Pewarchie, Mended, mixed media
Lily Moxley, Vitality, Feeding on Me, ink on paper
Robyn Knoper, Man 3, woodblock print
Location:
March 22 - October 11, 2024
Russel H. Kirkhof Center Wall Gallery
1 Campus Dr
Allendale, Michigan 49401
Gallery viewing is based on building hours.
Contact:
For special accommodation, please call:
(616) 331-2563
For exhibition details and media inquires, please email:
Joel Zwart, Curator of Exhibitions
[email protected]
For learning and engagement opportunities, please email [email protected].