Ella Bartt
Please provide a brief summary of your research.
As a research assistant for Professor Coronado, I have been archiving the works of Elena Izcue, a Peruvian artist from the early 20th century. Next, I will be helping him go through a large collection of records of música serrana, music from the Andean region.
What made you initially interested in researching your project in particular?
I am interested in Latin American art, especially as it pertains to themes of gender and indigeneity.
What made you interested in pursuing (interdisciplinary) research more broadly?
I have always been interested in art and literature, but I feel that Latin American art is extremely under researched in the U.S., especially more recent 20th century art/literature by women.
Describe your experiences with research thus far. Was it tricky? What skills do you think you’ve gained?
It’s been very interesting so far, and I have definitely learned a lot about how to categorize and archive materials.
Any tips or advice you have for students similar to you that are interested in pursuing undergraduate research?
I started by asking a professor I liked if he needed any help and that’s what got me here, so there’s definitely more than one way to start! Also, there’s research to be done in every academic area imaginable.
If you had unlimited time, money, resources, support, etc. what is something you would research?
I would want to do a project on female textile artists, especially in the context of textile art being commonly denoted as a “craft” instead of art.
What meme lives rent free in your head?
Kim there’s people that are dying
Favorite breakfast food?
Cereal
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned/read about/listened to this week?
I went to the MCA and learned about Andrea Bowers. I really liked her exhibit, it was huge!
What is your most useless talent?
I’m really good at Mario Kart!