 Lauren Shaw : Virginia Tech : Blacksburg, VA
Inspiration, "The nature of dandelions have always fascinated me. As a child, I always loved to blow the seeds and watch them disperse as they moved through the air. I always wondered what it would be like to be sent away, wandering through the unknown, and being unsure of the outcome. A few weeks ago, I stopped and actually took notice of a dandelion for the first time since I was young. Now that I am older, I realize that I actually kind of know what it's like to be that little seed. I don't always know where I am going from the start, but whatever the outcome, the result causes me to grow as a person. As humans, we all embark on both spiritual and literal journeys throughout our lives. For this reason, I think dandelions are a fitting motif for a hospitality setting."
- Lauren Shaw |
