There have been a ton of challenges in my life lately, ranging from my car being stolen, pipes bursting in my house, shifting of funding negatively affecting my students, my research changing and rearranging itself, and so on. I am doing my best to stay focused and stay productive, but it has become increasingly harder to do either things as of late.
Read More…as artists, we are always tackling the things that are haunting us. History repeats, reminding us of the lessons we seemingly refuse to take to heart. The ghosts of the past return to our present and transcend time to haunt our futures. Archives are full of power and potential. Despite being housed in sacred institutions of knowledge, their contents often remain a mystery.
Read MoreI’ve always had a fascination with materiality — grad school pushed me into really considering the materials as important as the ideas behind them. From there, it eventually evolved into a desperate need for the process, materials, and concept to line up in some way. This has led to a bit of an unfortunate situation where processes I once loved, like intaglio, have a difficult time fitting in to my current work.
Read MoreI promised myself I wouldn’t make any more grandiose statements, mission statements, etc. etc. etc. going forward because I am incapable of living up to them.
Read MoreFirst and foremost, I do not price my own work. I tell the audience to tell me how much they want to pay. I ask for a $1 minimum per object, but other than that, it’s up to them to tell me how much they want to pay. And I always accept their offer – this is not haggling. This is an attempt to force them into feeling as uncomfortable as I do in this circumstance.
Read MoreFrom October 13-16, 2022 at Kent State University, the Mid America Print Council (MAPC) held its first in-person conference gathering since 2018. The excitement was palpable. Most people were in masks. Hugs were shared regardless.
Read MoreI’ve just moved to Cincinnati to start a tenure track position at the University of Cincinnati. I haven’t taken my ADHD meds in a few days while I’ve been up here and I am once again energized.
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