We’re standing in the Ruffin courtyard, we are in this big outdoor sculpture studio
space and during the time of the virus this is our main classroom.
When the word went out whether you wanted to teach online or in person, I answered right
away that I wanted to teach in person.
So, we are in person, but we have made modifications.
Our mid-term exam is coming up, which will be an exhibition that will be in Ruffin Hall.
My advanced class have harvested Tree of Heaven, which is an invasive species, it carves beautifully,
it sands beautifully, and we’re turning them into sculptures.
We also have pieces from Isabella Whitfield who’s a fifth-year student and Margaret
Kim who’s a fourth-year double major in studio art and biology.
I’m actually very interested in the ancient art makers, they were outside all the time.
I find it to be exhilarating to be outside, the light is good, the air is good.
I’m essentially an optimistic person so I look at restrictions as being opportunities.