Category Archives: painting

Ancient Artifacts, Temple Ruins and 248 Stairs: Mexico City Residency, Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2013

By Garrett Cook (MFA 2014) It’s been an eventful couple of weeks since my last update. Two weeks ago I misstepped and sprained my foot, rendering me unable to walk for a couple days. It’s certainly a little frightening suddenly finding yourself immobile in a foreign country where you barely speak the language! Thanks to Motrin, bandage wraps and ice,… Read More

A Chat with the Speaker

Posted on May 17, 2013

Zach Brown reflects on the meaning of his time at the Academy.  By Maggie Mead Painting student Zach Brown was nominated by his fellow classmates to deliver the student speech on commencement day, Friday, May 24. Such an assignment might have struck fear in the hearts of some students. (How do you sum up the experience of your class? How… Read More

Final Weeks and Final Crits

Posted on April 30, 2013

By Ian Factor (MFA 2014) It’s the final week for many students, the 2nd year’s final crits are this coming weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and many of us are working around the clock getting our work together for the end of the year presentations, first and second years alike. Though some classes will be held after this weekend, most… Read More