Congratulations to Art History undergraduates Ellie Saylor and Jessica Loaiza
Congratulations to USF School of Art & Art History undergraduates Ellie Saylor and Jessica Loaiza on their presentations as part of USF鈥檚 5th Annual Undergraduate Humanities Conference. Both students鈥� papers were composed in Prof. Ali Reilly鈥檚 鈥淎rtist as Curator鈥� seminar.
The conference featured over 100 projects and was packed with discussion panels, poster sessions, and guest speakers. This conference provides great experience for future employment, graduate school, and preparation for conference presentations.
Ellie Saylor, a senior studying art history, eagerly anticipates her graduation and entry into the museum curatorial field. Currently serving as the Art Director at USF鈥檚 Centre Gallery, Ellie showcases her leadership skills and dedication to promoting artistic expression within the university community. In addition, as a Provost Scholar, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to scholarly pursuits. Ellie鈥檚 paper, 鈥淏reaking Boundaries: The Impact of University Curatorial Practicum on Non-Art Student鈥檚 Engagement with Journey Through Change鈥� was presented in Panel Session V: Humanities in the Classroom: Education and Pedagogy.
Jessica Loaiza is a third-year undergraduate working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History with a minor in Mass Communication. As a second-generation Colombian immigrant, Jessica brings a unique approach to analyzing visual culture. Jessica was selected to present her paper, 鈥淭he Complexities of Kerry James Marshall鈥檚 De Style鈥� at the Art History Symposium in Spring 2023. She was awarded a Bay Art Files undergraduate scholarship award for her paper. Jessica plans to continue her studies with a master鈥檚 degree and aspires to work as a curator of Latin American art. Jessica鈥檚 paper, 鈥淐reative Destruction: Eduardo Abaroa鈥檚 Total Destruction of the National Museum of Anthropology鈥� was presented in Panel Session VI: Creation and Destruction: Art and Design.
Congratulations to both undergraduate scholars!