This final year of grad school has started off fast. Aside from getting ready for teaching and settling in to my new studio, I was recently in New Orleans for the Southeastern College Art Conference, where I chaired a panel on art and memory. It was a great conference and I got lots of good ideas for teaching and thinking about my work. New Orleans, although still recovering from hurricanes, is quite lovely and I think I finally have an understanding of why people are so dedicated to staying there. It was one of the most unique cities to which I've been. My work within there lies seven was also featured in the SECAC Members' Exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
Also, taking away from my blogging activity has been working on my website which you can now visit at www.jessievanderlaan.com
Check it out. There are still some things that are on the way or may change but it's a start.
Enjoy.
