Marrakech, Morocco

4 - 9 MAR 2024

From March 4th- 9th we visited Marrakech, Morocco. This trip deepened our understanding of artistic production of North Africa. While participating in workshops, gallery and studio visits, our cohort researched concepts of home and habitation for our upcoming exhibition in collaboration with Recontruction Maroc.

Mediterranean students having a group discussion about the construction and historical significance of the minaret.

MFA Student La Paula Parker, journaling in the garden.

(left to right) Karina, La Paula, Aidan, and their Professor Will, reflecting, journaling, reading, sketching and photographing.

Students and faculty taking a seat in the synagogue’s calm, relaxing courtyard.

MAAH student Nicole Rigby browsing a storefront for metal artworks.

MFA student Jenessa Rosenberger admiring the traditionally intricate patterning of these ceramics of a storefront in the markets.

Close up of students working.

Our instructor giving us a demonstration.

Cover making process.

Beni beginning the paper binding process.

Artist talk with Mohammed Mourabiti at his artist residency/studio, Al Maqqam Artists Residence.

Students relaxing at Al Maqqam Artists Residence after lunch, enjoying the landscape, reflecting, and creating.

Group lunch at Al Maqqam Artists Residence where we indulged in local Moroccan cuisine.

Students talking with Mohammed Mourabiti about his artworks hanging on the wall.

Mariah and Olivia sitting together at The Majorelle Garden.

A picture of the Menara Pavillion.

Aidan and Nicole sitting outside the Berber Museum.

MFA student Jenessa painting with water color under some olive trees at the Menara Pavillion.