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Say hi to this month’s SciArt Spotlight Series artist, Victoria Visser! 🎨🧬 Based in Toronto, Victoria is a scientific illustrator who specializes in translating complex scientific and medical concepts into clear visuals for research, education, and healthcare communication.
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“My favourite part of being a SciArt artist is approaching each project like a puzzle. Some puzzles have many possible solutions, and finding the one that best serves both the client and the audience is always incredibly satisfying!”
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In addition to her background in research, Victoria has continued to develop her design and illustration skills through online graphic design courses and formal training at the Toronto School of Art. 🖌️
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Victoria holds a Master’s of Science in Immunology. During her studies, she found herself drawn to working with her hands and creating diagrams. “That’s when I truly recognized the power of visual aids in making procedures and biological systems more intuitive and accessible.”
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SWCC 2025 Book Awards 📚✨books have landed in our judges mailboxes! Our team has been busy packing and shipping this year’s books to our jury members! 📦📖 Organizing the annual awards takes dedication from our amazing volunteers, and we couldn’t do it without them. Thank you!
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of The Honourable Kirsty Duncan. Dr. Duncan was a passionate advocate for gender equity in STEM and a champion of science communication. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends.
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Welcome to the SWCC's 2026 SciArt Spotlight Series! 🎨🧬 To get us started, this month’s featured SciArtist is Perry Shulak, a creative director, writer, visual media designer, animator, and illustrator!
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“Creating visuals for science, for me, is about inspiring others to look deeper into the natural wonders that are all around us, and gain greater respect on how this complex weave has provided humanity the opportunity to observe, explore and discover.”
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It has also been chosen by the Ecotarium in Massachusetts for a five-year run. His newest show in development, “The Impossible Journey”, explores the discovery of life.
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Perry’s work has been featured in print media, travelling exhibits, and immersive dome shows. Currently, “Legends of the Northern Sky”, a 360° show, is running at the Telus World of Science Edmonton and the Manitoba Museum.
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Perry attributes his work to his early days in university, where he majored in geology, geomorphology, and biogeography before transferring into visual communications. A key component of his work involves developing science-based immersive 360° experiences for planetariums. 🪐
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