CURRENT MISSION

To expand my community, to find a way to connect with other people

ABOUT ME

I just finished studying sculpture at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, though I don't know how well that would describe me. The artwork I "make" is largely participatory, it engages people and provides a space for conversation. I also make books... I love books and libraries and research. I usually have my head in a book, or some article. I am passionate about Feminist Theory, Environmental Action, and Urbanism.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

By expanding our community and connecting with others. Hopefully we'll pass on what we've learned as well. My sister and I traveled through Central Europe a few summers ago and were hosted numerous times... now its our chance to return the favor!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Quite a few now! My sister and I had a wonderful time all over central Europe meeting tons of different people and exchanging ideas.

Interests

Public Art, Participatory Art, Feminist Theory, Environmental Action, Urbanism, (really anything having to do with cities or the way people interact), Politicized Art, Art that Politicizes People, Capitalizing Random Words, Sitting in Libraries, Hiking, Biking (which I do everyday,) Cooking, lots and lots and lots of cooking, Gardening, Foraging, oh the list could go on and on.

• arts
• books
• dining
• cooking
• gardening
• crochet
• knitting
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• languages
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

books: The Stranger - Albert Camus, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz, The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen,

movies: Amelie, The Little Mermaid, Casablanca, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Ever After

music: folksy, blue grass...some hip alt. rock as well. current faves: The Low Anthem, Fleet Foxes, Camber, the XX, Joni Mitchell, Dr. Dog, Tallest Man on Earth, Wye Oak, Josh Ritter, Sylvan Esso

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking through the Austrian Alps with a man who used to hike those mountains every day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach different art skills, I can teach someone how to engage their community artistically.

Bookbinding, knitting, crochet, a little bit of basketry, sewing, screenprinting

Cooking some delicious food

I'd like to learn languages, though I must say I am not very good at them. I would also like to learn about different cultures and their history.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Jamaica, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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