SHIRLEY PALOMINO ‘10 (center of photo)
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Major: Studio Art


"I get charcoal under my fingernails; I watch a bunch of experimental films in the library or on YouTube (contemporary art is everywhere). Experimentation and mistakes are encouraged!"
- Shirley

Above and below: Shirley studying The Spirit of Barcelona during Wintersession

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FAVORITE COURSE: History of the Motion Pictures (CAMS 233): Professor Viano constantly challenges my preconceived notions.

YOUR PERSPECTIVES ON ACADEMICS: One of the best things about a Studio Art major is that you do long-term projects and papers versus taking panic-inducing exams. I get charcoal under my fingernails; I watch a bunch of experimental films in the library or on YouTube (contemporary art is everywhere). Experimentation and mistakes are encouraged! Because we’re a small department, we get more attention, less competition and posing. And you get to make friends with people outside the art dept. I love that I can make friends with people in the sciences and English with interests and goals different than mine. I could not do that at an art school. I like the diversity of the undergrad experience.

The Davis Museum’s cool and exciting new exhibition “Global Feminisms” and always well-rounded and exclusive permanent collection makes staying connected to the art community fun, easy, and affordable.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - WINTERSESSION: The Spirit of Barcelona (SPAN 258) with Carlos Ramos during Wintersession was my first excursion to Europe. We stayed with host families and made trips to museums and performances every day. This Wellesley program proved advantageous in all respects: costs, accommodation, and safety. Next year I hope to go with Wellesley to India for Wintersession!

DREAM JOB: I want to get a fellowship to make and study art across the world.Then I want to go home to LA and write for smart comedy: the likes of "Arrested Development" and "Seinfeld."

FUN FACT: I love the Northeast, but when I miss my Socal (southern California) place of birth, I turn on YouTube and watch random home videos that strangers make and post about LA. The most bizarre is one of a guy driving around my neighborhood yelling at stop signs.






                               
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