ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jazlyn Sanderson
I am a current honors student at the University of Arkansas School of Art, majoring in art history and minoring in history. I plan to graduate with my Bachelor of Arts in the fall of 2020. My interests lie in pre-Columbian art/artisan crafts (e.g., textiles, pottery, mosaics). My current research looks into the varying differences of materials, meanings, and modes of production across the pre-Columbian world.
I currently work as a part-time Support Administrative Analyst at the University of Arkansas TRIO Talent Search Programs as well as interning with the Museum of Native American History. I have also interned at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Art Authority while in college. After I snag my diploma in December, I plan on finding a career in a museum. After gaining some experience for a few years, I would love to return to complete my graduate degree in a related field.
Crafting has always been a passionate hobby of mine! I love sewing, cake decorating, journaling, and painting. There are a ton of crafts I have always wanted to try, such as bookbinding, weaving, and hand embroidery. While I admit I'm not great at many crafts, mainly sculpture, woodworking, and pottery, I also know everyone can't be great at everything. I intend to post about various projects I take on or attempt to take on, here and show my journey while also establishing the history of those who came before.
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If you're interested in Native American history (and crafts) I recommend you check out another blog I frequently write on at MONAH!
