“A View from the Easel” – Explore Jessamyn and Sean’s Artistic Practice
We’re excited to share some wonderful news about two remarkable artists, Art Instructor Jessamyn Lovell, and Department of Art alumnus Sean Hudson, who are currently featured in the Hyperallergic article “A View from the Easel: 244”.
The article provides a fascinating look into how Jessamyn utilizes her space to fuel her creative practice. Her studio serves as a workspace and a dynamic environment where art and investigation intertwine, enhancing her creative process in innovative ways.
The article also highlights Sean’s plein air techniques, where he captures the essence of the natural world. His methods emphasize the direct interaction with the environment, creating vivid works of art.
Both studios play a key role in their artistic practices.
To read the full article, please visit https://hyperallergic.com/937218/a-view-from-the-easel-244/
Spotlight on Art Studio & Art History Faculty: Featured Exhibitions
Art History Professor Ray Hernández-Durán was recently featured in two articles and interviewed by the Latin American and Iberian Institute. UNM News published “UNM Professors Create Exhibition, First-Ever Scholarship of Local Chicano Artists’ Work” by Anna Padilla, highlighting an exhibition curated by Hernández-Durán and Dr. Irene Vásquez. The show, now on view at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, features six talented New Mexican Chicano artists whose work has been historically underrepresented in academic scholarship.
Art Faculty: Awards, Residencies & Revisited Projects
Distinguished Professor Jim Stone is an exhibiting artist who uses photography. His photographs have been published in three monographs and exhibited internationally; they are represented in the permanent collections of over 30 major museums and public archives.
Emmi Whitehorse at 12th Site SANTA FE International
Art Alum, Emmi Whitehorse’s work is featured in the 12th Site SANTA FE International with a piece titled “Cloud Gate” (2025). Whitehorse was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico, and is a member of the Navajo Nation. She earned her BFA in painting here at UNM, and she also went on to get a master’s degree, majoring in both printmaking and minoring in Art History.