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Drew Nikonowicz: This World and Others Like It

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A new exhibition at the MU Student Center showcases the work of an up-and-coming photographer, Drew Nikonowicz , who will graduate from MU with a BFA in May , 2016. Three works from the artist's recent show in New York City are on display on the first floor of the MU Student Center's West End. Th is exhibition is on display until May 12, 2016.   First Floor of the MU Student Center, on display until May 12, 2016 Drew Nikonowicz (BFA, 2016) has garnered international recognition for his photography. His work explores the meaning of landscape in a 21st century world in which you can “be” anywhere with the click of a mouse. He draws on the traditions of landscape photography begun by artists like Ansel Adams and Timothy O’Sullivan, using large format photography printed in black and white. Nikonowicz also takes advantage of 21st century digital methods to fabricate landscapes. The results of the two creation methods, born-digital processes and traditional darkro