Carly Ault is an artist and College of Arts and Sciences student from Ashland, VA. Always drawn to artistic practice, she has been involved in art both personally and academically since kindergarten. In her sophomore year of high school, she was first introduced to film photography and darkroom processing and immediately fell in love with the technical system combined with her own creativity. She also held a free six week long art course for underprivileged students in her community as a part of her Girl Scout Gold Award, where she taught artistic technique and emphasized the importance of having a creative outlet. Carly continues to practice photography in college through the University’s Art Department, as well as other 2D mediums such as drawing. Her work focuses mainly on the manipulation of light and shadow in transforming subjects, but she is always experimenting and adapting to new styles. In addition to her art, Carly enjoys reading, spending time with her friends, family, and dogs, as well as being outdoors. She is thrilled to be a part of the Miller Arts Scholar community and looks forward to expanding her artistic horizons.