Greetings from James
I just completed my college degree at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. My major was painting in the Fine Arts Department. The university I belonged to embraces an interdisciplinary approach to learning, which provided me with a very broad learning experience. I was exposed to critical theory and artistic techniques from the art department, and I was also engaged in many other subjects including those in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. As a student, the biggest blessing that I have been given has been the extensive studying abroad that I have been able to do. Whether it was surviving a 50-foot rogue wave in the Pacific Ocean during my Spring 2005 'Semester at Sea' study, volunteering in the townships in Cape Town, South Africa, or working on miniature painting with a traditional painter in Jaipur, I have learned how to adapt and work in uniquely different situations. This has broadened my perspective, and has altered my view on my placement in life. I look forward to meeting you all at the great Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea.
See you soon!
James
or you can call me J.B.