Wood be beautiful
WWSC Science-as-Art
Science-as-Art explores the visual beauty that emerges from scientific research. Images from microscopy, simulations, experiments or natural structures can reveal striking patterns, colours and forms that are not only scientifically meaningful but also aesthetically compelling. Wood be beautiful – WWSC Science-as-Art is part of the WWSC Workshops and shows the visual beauty of the research in the centre.
The aim is to highlight the aesthetic dimension of wood science and encourage new ways of communicating research. The Science-as-Art session has been held at the WWSC Summer workshop 2024 and the WWSC Winter workshop 2024.
Next Wood be beautiful: WWSC Summer workshop 2026
At the WWSC Summer Workshop 2026, the third edition of Wood be beautiful invites participants to present WWSC-related research through visually engaging artworks or short films, with the focus on artistic and aesthetic qualities rather than scientific quality.
Who can participate
The call is open to all participants of the WWSC Summer Workshop 2026.
Each participant may submit one contribution (either one art print or one short film).
What can participate
The contributions must have a connection to the WWSC themes.
AI-generated content is not allowed
Categories
Art Prints
Submit an image-based artwork derived from scientific data, such as microscopy images, simulations or other imaging techniques.
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Image with a short description that includes (but not limited to) the object that is imaged, the technique used and potential special conditions.
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Maximum print size: 70 × 70 cm
WWSC will arrange printing and display the artworks at the venue
Short Films
Create a short science film that visualizes dynamic processes or tells a visual story about WWSC-related research.
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Maximum length: 3 minutes
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Short description explaining the content and techniques used, and, if applicable, information on how the scientific data has been modified to create the video
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Text can be included to support the storyline
Submission
Deadline: Monday, 1 June 2026
Separate upload links will be available for each category. Submit your art file and description via the links:
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Submit Art Prints
Name your file in the format “Lastname_Firstname_WWSC_Summer2026_Artprint” -
Submit Short Films
Name your file in the format “Lastname_Firstname_WWSC_Summer2026_Shortfilm”
Files cannot be edited after upload. If you need to update your submission, please contact the organizer.
Contact
Alexander Grötsch email
Previous winners of Wood be beautiful
Get inspired by examples from previous session winners
