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Mary Lempres, BFA Fine Arts (Painting) ’18; MID ’23, received a winning entry nod for her project Reef Rocket in the Global Design Graduate Show 2023 in collaboration with GUCCI. “Reef Rocket seeks to decarbonize cement production by employing nature in the manufacturing process while engaging communities most impacted by rising sea levels in fabricating and restoring natural reefs that reduce coastal flooding, promote biodiversity, and filter water.”

Nathan Ginter, BFA Film ’23, won Best Short Film for The Third Ear at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. “The Third Ear couldn’t have been made without a lot of support, so I’m incredibly grateful to all who’ve given their time, resources, and care to the film,” Ginter said.

Michael K. Chen, adjunct associate professor-CCE of undergraduate architecture, was featured on AN Interior’s list of Top 50 Architects and Designers of 2023, along with Pratt Legend David Rockwell. “Recognized for expertise in creating complex urban projects, Michael K Chen Architecture strives to produce work that is unexpected, hyper-useful, intelligent, and full of delight.”

The AIANY Interiors Committee selected Rhythmic Citadel by Haochuan (Eric) Feng, BFA Interior Design ’24, as the Judges’ Favorite for the 2023 Recipe for a Room competition. The winning design drew on the theme of respite and used fabric as the primary medium.

Donni Davy, BFA Photography ’10, was interviewed by The Cut about her role as makeup artist on the HBO series Euphoria and her daily routine. “My favorite thing is seeing the work pay off, whether it’s a look that my team and I created on Euphoria or when a makeup product that I dreamed up finally lands in my hands,” she said.

Jonathan Gibson, MFA Fine Arts (Painting) ’06, recently launched LivingHistory.AI, which creates “custom immersive history experiences with the power of AI.”

Malena Martinez, BFA Fashion Design ’02, was profiled by eBay due to her success on the online marketplace. Her digital shop, Malena’s Vintage Boutique, “boasts a coveted selection of vintage clothing that honors the past with an eye to the present.”

Liz Waytkus, MS Historic Preservation ’11, discusses her time at Pratt, wide-ranging career, and approach to historic preservation in an interview with Madame Architect. “If we are going to save architecture of the 20th century, especially with sites that are misunderstood and often disliked by the public, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach.”

Cesar Santalo, BFA Fine Arts (Drawing) ’95, is featured in the documentary Patria y Vida: The Power of Music for his collage mural “349.” The mural, installed in the entrance of FIU’s College of Law, “weaves the visual aesthetics of contemporary Cuba and Cuban artists while offering a visual narrative that complements chapters of the documentary.”

President Frances Bronet is featured in PoliticsNY’s 2023 Power Players in Education list, recognized for her commitment to workforce development, climate action, and interdisciplinary learning. “I have always been a learner and a teacher,” she said in a Q&A for the publication. “My journey started during my adolescence when I began tutoring.”