Grand Valley State University

09/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2026 11:27

Sculptural stone garden on Valley Campus explores vastness, connection

Maria Gambino, the 2025-2026 Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, is leaving a lasting gift for GVSU: a planetary sculptural stone garden behind the Calder Arts Center on the Valley Campus.

See how the piece was created in this photo essay .

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