Author Archives: jnorton16

Backyard Mythologies

Posted on May 18, 2016 by jnorton16

A few months into my Mitchell year I looked around my bedroom and realized I had accumulated a lot of artwork. Sketches lined one wall from floor to ceiling, some hidden behind stacks of canvases. I had framed two drawings … Continue reading →

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Aubusson Tapestries

Posted on March 21, 2016 by jnorton16

  Alongside Mitchell Scholar Daniel Listwa, I have been interning under Bill Shipsey and Art for Amnesty (Amnesty International). We are currently working on a project to have the mural El Holocausto by Mexican artist Manuel Lozano translated into tapestry … Continue reading →

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Not In Kansas Anymore

Posted on January 14, 2016 by jnorton16

After spending the holidays with my family in the US, I flew back to Ireland a few days ago. It’s a long commute: a two hour drive to JFK, six or so hours to Dublin Airport, and then a three … Continue reading →

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Life on the Lough

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jnorton16

I don’t like to ride my bike against the wind. So I often double back alongside Lough Atalia, letting the air guide me past the expansive lake. I learned early on in the semester to always leave for class two … Continue reading →

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