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We’re standing in the Ruffin courtyard,
we are in this big outdoor sculpture studio

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space and during the time of the virus this
is our main classroom.

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When the word went out whether you wanted
to teach online or in person, I answered right

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away that I wanted to teach in person.

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So, we are in person, but we have made modifications.

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Our mid-term exam is coming up, which will
be an exhibition that will be in Ruffin Hall.

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My advanced class have harvested Tree of Heaven,
which is an invasive species, it carves beautifully,

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it sands beautifully, and we’re turning
them into sculptures.

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We also have pieces from Isabella Whitfield
who’s a fifth-year student and Margaret

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Kim who’s a fourth-year double major in
studio art and biology.

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I’m actually very interested in the ancient
art makers, they were outside all the time.

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I find it to be exhilarating to be outside,
the light is good, the air is good.

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I’m essentially an optimistic person so
I look at restrictions as being opportunities.