“The fish Bellies” is a public art installation found in the outdoor area of San Marcos University in Texas State. Next to San Marcos river, this installation reflects the dialectics between biology and ecology showing the relationship between the anatomy of the fish and the student’s body shape. In the day it’s more like an organic tableau created to make the students interact with the space through this fish belly structure. In the night, another quality is added to the sculpture. Each piece contains two sensors each. These sensors control luminosity as in the night the frames transform into lightened sculptures that involves different levels of LED lightning.
This public art acts as a landmark for the university. It brings students to the site leaving them to explore this outstanding urban furniture.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.