Meet Caroline Perkison, a 2023-2024 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Caroline is an M.F.A. student majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting.
Please give a short overview of your research.
I am researching textiles and traditional techniques of embroidery and sewing.
What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State?
I felt there was a lot of support for artistic mediums that are often underlooked in many universities such as weaving or glass blowing.
What do you enjoy most about attending Kent State for graduate school? and/or What do you anticipate taking advantage of at KSU?
I look forward to taking advantage of all the different programs kent offers, especailly the Blossom Summer program, and utiilizing the .
What are your future goals?
I hope to sell my art, and to create an artist co-op. I would also like to teach and continue to learn throughout my life about different histories and materials and beyond!
What does this award mean to you and how will it aid you?
This award is amazing as it will help me to further pursue my art practice! It is a great honor that I have recieved this award.