Jonathan Pellitteri was the 2007 recipient of the International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award. Pellitteri has since finished his MFA and continues to receive awards and commissions for his work. His intricately detailed sculpture has a mechanical and architectural quality. He incorporates water and plants in his work, which is constructed of various materials including metal, glass, and wood. His work is meticulous, thought-provoking, and fun.