University of Idaho Environmental Science professor and artist David Roon invites us to look beneath the surface to explore the connection between humans and the ecosystems we often overlook. David’s “ecological artwork” encompasses ceramics, mixed media, and printmaking. Thematically, his work explores the interface between humans and the global biosphere (particularly coastal and marine ecosystems). He merges his commitment to conservation biology with elegant, conceptual artwork, posing deeper questions about the meaning of otherness as it relates to the ecosystem and the ecological threat we face. 

Artist reception: First Friday, October 2, 2026, 5–9 p.m. Refreshments and light appetizers