“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/
Welcome Our New Art Education Faculty, Rachel Zollinger
We’re excited to welcome Rachel Zollinger to our faculty this Fall as our newest professor in Art Education. Rachel Zollinger is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and scholar whose research explores multispecies and emplaced pedagogies at the intersection of...
Recent MFA Graduate, Fen Root, Selected for SOMA Summer 2026 in Mexico City
The UNM CFA Dean’s Office and Department of Art are pleased to announce that fen root has been awarded the UNM SOMA Summer Travel Grant.
Art MFA Graduate daniela del mar Awarded Dedalus Foundation Fellowship
The Department of Art is proud to announce that recent MFA graduate daniela del mar is the recipient of a 2026 Dedalus Foundation Master of Fine Arts Fellowship in Painting & Sculpture.




