Madison, Wisconsin: University Archives and Records Management Services
Summary
Artist and UW-Madison graduate, Jay Katelansky, reflects on her decision to pursue a graduate degree in art at UW-Madison, her experience as a Black student and artist in Madison, her travels to Berlin and London, and the exhibitions of her works. She describes her difficulties confronting racism in Madison, her ability to find likeminded people through the First Wave Program, the impact of travel and literature on her art, and the responses from the Madison community to public displays of her art. This June 2021 interview was conducted by Sophia Abrams.