I am an Art major with a minor in Media Studies. When I graduate, I hope to work in an art-related field that also caters to my interests in media studies and psychology. During my gap year, I’ve been doing research for a gallery in Singapore. I dive into the stories and work of global contemporary artists and write bios, and have been a Teaching Collection Intern for the American Museum of Natural History, which allows me to learn about the innerworkings of museums and nurture my love of education.
The importance of art and storytelling, I think, is that they are one and the same. I've always believed that art is the most powerful way to convey a story. Whether it be a musical piece, an oil painting, or a Broadway show, art can awaken something far deeper and more emotional in us than simple words may ever be capable of. At The Creative Process, I hope to immerse myself in a number of different creative fields and learn something about how other artists think. The position would give me valuable experience in an area that is quite attuned to my particular interests and would ideally facilitate interactions with many interesting people.
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I grew up in New York City, so nature in its purest form has always been a rarity to me. Currently, though, I feel very lucky to be living in Vermont -- especially during Covid. I find such great solace in my surroundings -- large expanses of woods and fields, a nearby lake. The other day I did my first ever sunrise hike, and while waking up at 5am to be faced with much-below-freezing weather doesn't sound like my usual picture of 'fun,' it was an experience like no other. The natural world provides a rare opportunity in our hectic lives to disconnect, find peace, and center ourselves among the things that matter. This past year, I made the switch to vegetarianism to help reduce my personal carbon impact and have been trying to slowly convert my roommates as well!
