GENESIS GONZALES
she/they | based in Ann Arbor, MI. | QUEER MULTIMEDIA ARTIST & RESEARCHER
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Bachelor of the Arts in Anthropology, Spanish, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies, with Honors, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.
--------- accompanying minor & research focus on Interdisciplinary Astronomy
​Professionally, enthralled in research alongside Dr. Francesca Schironi, reconstructing and illustrating the 48 Greek constellations from Ptolemy's star catalogue, The Almagest, as well as reframing our collective understanding of Andean constellations with aid from Dr. Bruce Mannheim. Personally, preparing for an exhibition alongside Kingsley Music Group, a multimedia creative collective, telling stories through sketchy artwork, fragmented phrases, and unwieldy works of ink.
LINK TO CV: GENESIS -- Curriculum Vitae
CURRENT CONFERENCES, PROJECTS, & EXHIBITIONS
July 2023 - present
Graphic & Web Designer
Khamseen Initiative, The Emamzadeh Yahya at Varamin
Jan. 2023 - present
Graphic & Web Designer
Early Astronomy in the UofM Collections
Nov. 2022 - present
Marketing & Media Assistant
Dr. Lia Corrales, [WoC] CODE -- University of Michigan
Sept. 2021 - present
Research Assistant: Constellation Reconstructionist
Dr. Francesca Schironi, University of Michigan
Created the overall look, feel, layout, and developed an original color palette for the homepage design of the online exhibition of a living Iranian shrine. Worked closely with international collaborators to construct a sleek, permanent exhibition framework.
Designed a homepage design and overall layout for the permanent online exhibition detailing the uses and displays of early astronomy on papyri and written works within the University of Michigan's collections, in a project spearheaded by Dr. Francesca Schironi.
Fostering a mentoring network striving to unite minority groups to engage, receive feedback, and troubleshoot issues encountered in STEM fields. Responsible for the creation of materials for the promotion of monthly webinars, hosted by professionals in the software industry, including social media, website design, and various original content.
Illustrating digital plates of drawings for each of the 48 Greek constellations, based on translated Ptolemaic depictions as told in the Almagest. Tasked with converting illustrations into vectored files, to be displayed in an exhibition as an educational research tool.
past projects
Dec. 9 2023 WARP @ UMICH: LIMITLESS Queer PoC End of Year Exhibition - Visual & Performance Art
Displayed original artwork in the mediums of watercolor, ink linework, acrylic, and charcoal on canvas
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May 2023 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: Star Lore from Babylonia to Brahe Conference
Cited illustrator in lectures given by Dr. Francesca Schironi, discussing evolving constellations in Greek astronomy
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March 26 2023 rEVOLUTION: Healing Through the Arts Exhibition & Winter Art Show
Exhibited original artwork, entitled "Aviary", in the mediums of ink, charcoal, and watercolor on canvas
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Email inquiries: therhune@gmail.com