MadisonFinal Project UpdatesFor our final project, we are focusing on connecting humans to animals through the concept of mourning. We are focusing on elephants…Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
MadisonDisconnected SignalsRoots are social by nature. We say someone is putting down roots when they have created connections and community. We say someone is…Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023
MadisonEmpathy Exercise Week 2What does a plant feel? Do they feel pain? Do they feel fear? Sadness? Do vegetables feel lonely? Emma, who was reading Entangled Life, by…Feb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023
Madison2 Lizards Reaction“Well, in a post-COVID world…” I’ve caught myself saying on more than one occasion despite the fact that I still know people contracting…Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
MadisonPost Mortem BlogOne of my best friends and old roommates, Kate, had a mom who is an artist. Whenever I would say, “I suck at art, some people are talented…Dec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022
MadisonRat Therapy ProjectI made this office with rats in mind. There were wood chews disguised at books, enrichment in the form of tissue paper they could shred, a…Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
MadisonFeedback to Prototype and AdjustmentsI received positive feedback on my prototype, https://vimeo.com/776318976, and have been working on implementing changes to my final…Dec 6, 2022Dec 6, 2022
MadisonPrototypingI have so far prototyped 4 pieces out of trash for my rat therapy office. I made a chaise lounge, a table, a rat enrichment toy and a…Nov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
MadisonRat RaceNYC recently doubled down on its war on rats and made viral news. Mayor Eric Adams tried to repeatedly drive home the message that rats…Nov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022
MadisonNewton Creek ActivationVisiting Newton Creek, the disconnect between New Yorkers and our aquatic ecosystems is very apparent. It’s upsetting because both human…Nov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022