2018:
Souvenir Photography in Japan: Roots of Orientalism in Japan
Senior thesis about souvenir photography and the rise of photographic studios in Japan during the Meiji Restoration Era.
Art 410: Art History Seminar
The Otagaki Rengetsu Resilience
An analysis of nineteenth century woman ceramist and poet Otagaki Rengetsu and her importance in eastern art history canon.
Art 302: Pictures of the Floating World (Ukiyo-e art)
Curatorial Attribution: Unidentified Art
A group assigned "unidentified" Ukiyo-e print, we collaborated in researching the publisher, artist, and censorship seals to identify the print and researched influences of different ukiyo-e woodblock prints to understand the context of the print. Determining the satirical art and its impact during the era.
Art 302: Pictures of the Floating World (Ukiyo-e art)
Delicate Decay Essay
A survey of the contemporary alternative photography processes Artist Kate Breakey
Art 337: Photo Alternative Processes Fall 2018 Semester
Tourist Photography
Responsive essay of an article written by Teju Cole about the photographic styles of tourists
Art 337: Photo Alternative Processes Fall 2018 Semester
American Pop Art Exhibition
The entire course was dedicated to creating a comprehensive look into American modern and contemporary art movements. We designed and curated a pop art exhibition. I chose Corita Kent, a woman nun who did prominent silkscreen pop art in Los Angeles.
Art : American Modern Art
2017:
Tang Dynasty: Mingqi Ladies
In this class, each week our group would present on a specific east asian ceramic wares. Presented on Mingqi funerary figures and the cultural beauty standards of Tang Dynasty women.
Art 302: East Asian Ceramics
Mumun Pottery Period
A Group presentation on Korean Bronze Age Mumun funerary pottery.
Art 302: East Asian Ceramics
Haniwa Figures
Presented to audience about Japanese Haniwa funerary figures.
Art 302: East Asian Ceramics
Guan ware in the Song Dynasty
Lectured about Song dynasty era Guan ware ceramics and their signature characteristics.
Oribe Ware
Created and presented this lecture about Japanese Oribe Ware and their distinctive ceramic style.
Art 302: East Asian Ceramics
Entombed Vessels: Placenta Jars
Introduced presentation on Korean ceramic White ware used for entombed placenta vessels.
Art 302: East Asian Ceramics
Concepts of the Boshanlu
Wrote about origins and discussed the value of the Boshanlu ceramic and bronze incense.
Art 302: East Asian Ceramics
Cultural and Heritage in Curatorial Studies
Two prompts that discuss important curatorial responsibilities to cultural objects and marginalized communities represented in museum studies.
Art 356: Museum and Gallery Practices
Reflection of Museums
Analyzed the history of museums and how their role as social institutions were created and maintained through curated exhibitions and collections.
Art 301: The History of Museums
Museums In a Society
Wrote about museums in their communities and what they represent to society.
Art 301: The History of Museums
2016:
American Art Before WWII - Modern Art (A103) Presentation American Art Before WWII Survey Chapter
In this course, we were grouped to created a chapter of modern art movements, as well as presenting the curation. Instead of just one movement, I was assigned to created a chapter on pre-WWII art which highlighted the Ashcan School movement, Regionalism, and the Harlem Renaissance.
Art 103: Intro to Modern Art
Kahlo's Interpretation of Self Through Portraiture
My first curated exhibition and analyzed Frida Kahlo's Portraits.
Art 103: Intro to Art History