The Broad Institute | Studio Assistant for Artist-in-Residence
Assisted visual artist, Lucy Kim, during her residency at The Broad Institute, working with scientists to develop a process for creating images on paper with bio-pigements and genetically-modified E. coli cells.
Gained hands-on experience in a microbiology lab, studying the potential for how biomaterial can be used in art.
Coordianted with the director of the residency program and members of building facilities on the installation of work made during the residency for a related exhibit: “Melanin Images via Genetically-Modified Bacteria”
Created a press kit, ready with collateral material, including a succinct description of Kim’s unconventional practice and current bibliography. Indexed by audience (art professionals, press, sponsors, and the public).
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies | Research Assistant
Assisted Radcliffe Fellow, Clarissa Tossin, with the ideation and development of a research project, around manufacturing of mass-produced goods in the Free Trade Zone of Manaus in the Amazon Forest.
Worked independently to develop methods of manipulating materials, testing various approaches to craft through an iterative process of experimentation and research into traditional construction techniques.
Managed logistical operations of a creative studio, implementing solutions for digital document management and image storage. Made improvements to professional website, adding time-based resources.
Participated in the Radcliffe Institute’s rich intellectual life, scheduling studio visits on behalf of Tossin with other fellows in the cohort, individuals from across academic disciplines, and groups from outside the university.
Strauss Center for Conservation and Technical Studies | SHARP Research Fellow
Received funding to research the Forbes Pigment Collection and the Gettens Collection of Binding Media and Varnishes, in collaboration with Prof. Narayan Khandekar and conservators at the Strauss Center.
Explored methods of conservation science, including the analytical techniques that determine the condition of works of art and identify a wide range of inorganic and organic materials.
Analyzed pigments using different kinds of instrumentation, along with data from a variety of public databases.
Built an interactive installation on view in the Harvard Art Museums’ Lightbox Gallery.