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My Background
My Background
My Background
I attended Moore College of Art & Design to study fine art and art education as an undergrad. After receiving my BFA and teaching certification, I really wanted to pursue further education. My studio work in my undergrad focused a lot on cultural arts, hence, I did my MA in cultural anthropology at Eastern University. I currently teach a
I attended Moore College of Art & Design to study fine art and art education as an undergrad. After receiving my BFA and teaching certification, I really wanted to pursue further education. My studio work in my undergrad focused a lot on cultural arts, hence, I did my MA in cultural anthropology at Eastern University. I currently teach anthropology classes at Eastern and have a studio in Phoenixville,
My Medium
My Background
My Background
I use many different materials for my canvas, such as scrap wood, wood fencing, cardboard, old furniture and found items. The medium I work in is oil, acrylic, charcoal and mixed media collage, often incorporating my photos. Working in one single medium is restrictive to my artistic process. Because I hold workshops to help people in the
I use many different materials for my canvas, such as scrap wood, wood fencing, cardboard, old furniture and found items. The medium I work in is oil, acrylic, charcoal and mixed media collage, often incorporating my photos. Working in one single medium is restrictive to my artistic process. Because I hold workshops to help people in the community, this open approach nurtures the students and I work with.
My process
My Background
My process
I often use photographs I have taken for collage as well as for reference material as part of my process. I encourage my students to use materials when collaging, that are authentic to them, and represent aspects of their language in that moment. These aspects work like symbols to communicate and transfer an idea to the canvas. This helps
I often use photographs I have taken for collage as well as for reference material as part of my process. I encourage my students to use materials when collaging, that are authentic to them, and represent aspects of their language in that moment. These aspects work like symbols to communicate and transfer an idea to the canvas. This helps many students articulate in ways that might be difficult giving them essentials for creative growth and artistic autonomy.