Think of Building a House: How Creative Reframing Invites Others Into a Conversation
In a recent job interview, I was asked to talk about a time when my “commitment to DEI led to a celebration of underrepresented voices.” I chose to talk about an experience I had while I was a teaching assistant at the University of Delaware. I’ve been exploring how creatively reframing a concept can be a powerful pedagogical tool. I think this story illustrates that idea, and how doing so can open doors to engagement with a new discipline.
What Is The End Point? Don’t Ask Me! : Improv and Planning in Visual Art
I recently learned that people with ADHD have a hard time visualizing the “end point” and working backwards. The idea of working without an end point shapes my art. I don’t plan a piece in advance — instead I take an improvisational approach, following where my medium and observations take me.
The Heart and the Head: What Role Do Emotions Play in Intellectual Work?
I increasingly think that a lot of what are typically considered intellectual issues are actually emotional ones. In a way, this is an idea that is at the core of my work as an artist, but I keep coming back to it in many facets of my work.