From Alyssa Myers’ “Withering” series, a framed 8×10 print of “Rose” was selected to be featured in the juried exhibition “Seen and Unseen” at the Marquette Arts and Cultural Center Gallery. Throughout March 2018, the exhibition showcased works that recognize the artistic merit of photography students at Northern Michigan University’s School of Art and Design. “Rose,” a “dead” flower, captures the beauty of nature at any stage. The collection’s underlying concept explores the notion that flowers lose their perceived value as soon as they no longer align with society’s ideals of perfection. Utilizing the focus of botanical life, this framed photograph highlights our human connection to nature.