Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Piper Adonya is an accomplished illustrator and graphic designer, currently serving at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park since September 2021. With a robust freelance career beginning in August 2010, Piper has developed a diverse portfolio through independent design and illustration projects for various clients, including New Holland Brewing Company and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Notable projects involve creating hand-lettered designs and illustrations for merchandise and promotional materials. Piper has also contributed to educational initiatives and community-focused artworks, such as the eBook "Talking to Kids About Race." A graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Development for Books and Film, Piper's expertise encompasses digital and traditional illustration techniques, human-centered design, and visual storytelling.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the world’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than 750,000 visitors annually. The 158-acre grounds feature Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Ai Weiwei, Kapoor, Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky, Calder and Dine.