About
Rachel is a first-year PhD student focusing on the artistic production and material culture of late medieval convents. Her research explores the creation of textiles that incorporate elements of the natural world through images or found and traded materials. She is also interested in exploring interplays between figurative and seemingly decorative or abstract visual programs, as well as the intentional selection of materials for their aesthetic and agentive qualities.
Prior to beginning her doctoral studies at the University of Michigan, Rachel served as the Assistant Gallery Director at Foltz Fine Art in Houston, Texas. She earned her MA in Art History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022. During her time at UNC, Rachel held several positions, including Graduate Teaching Fellow at the Ackland Art Museum and assistant for the Hanes Visiting Artists Series. She also held an internship in Docent Education at the North Carolina Museum of Art, where she contributed to the development of more inclusive curricula for museum visitors.
