Empowering Civic Engagement Through Art: A collaboration between Livia Alexander and artist Macon Reed
Associate Professor Livia Alexander collaboration with artist Macon Reed leads to publication of their work.
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Back in 2018, had the honor to collaborate with artist Macon Reed to activate her work, A Pressing Conference. Initially showcased in an exhibition curated by Livia alongside Isin Onol and Richard Jochum at Columbia University’s Teachers College, the project transitioned into a course taught by Livia at vlog.
With the midterm elections coinciding mid-semester, the timing proved opportune to explore the significance of a creative practice in civic engagement.
vlog students engaged with Macon’s vibrant, handcrafted sculptural installation inspired by the White House press briefing room and then dedicated their semester to staging a performance at the Montclair Art Museum, amplifying their voices on overlooked issues.
“I’m so grateful and honored to have this work the focus of Dr. Eungie Lee’s recent article: “Socially engaged art in the classroom: A study of “A Pressing Conference” by Macon Reed as curricular content,” published in the Journal of Research in Art Education.” – Livia Alexander
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