Nithya Guthikonda
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student interested in pursuing research and curatorial experience involving the integration of art history and natural history, especially addressing the expression of of land and biodiversity through artistic means. Experience with public speaking through community projects and leadership roles involving ecology and art, as well as curatorial/gallery organization. Dedicated and eager to be part of a new community, an learn/ implement skills learned in a professional environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Revision of Margaret Armstrong Hibernia Watercolor
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Identified and renamed 12 works of Margaret Armstrong’s watercolors with Drawings and Prints Department with previously undetermined species (2010.341.2 (61-72)
NSF funded Celentano School Outreach Project
Jeffery Townsend Lab
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Working with the Townsend Lab, Yale University in conjunction with a local artist, students and teachers to create a mural in the Celentano School that displays a phylogenetic tree of species reflective of the local environment
- Engages students and nurtures mindfulness and exposure to the intersection of science and creativity
Photography/Gallery Business and Nonprofit
The Bowerbird's Nest
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Created nonprofit business through curating, exhibiting, and selling photography and art prints
- Raised money to support Fayette C.A.R.E Clinic: clinic that provides free healthcare in Fayette County to support community health and low-income residents
Field Trip Leader
Georgia Audubon Society
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Organized and led field trips for school kids to senior citizens, as well as accessibility trips to prioritize community engagement and inclusivity
Head of Photography
MAISON at Yale
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Head of photography for premier fashion club, organize shoots and member participation
- Create small scale exhibits (photography and material art) on campus
- Help organize the yearly fashion shoot and run publicity and media for the event
Associate Photographer
The New Journal
01.2022 - 01.2024
Associate Editor
Asterisk Journal of Art and Art History
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Experience reviewing and editing research articles relating to art history
Front Desk Manager
Aberdeen Suites, Executive Suites
01.2022 - 01.2022
Cashier
Sprouts Grocery Store
01.2022 - 01.2022
Education
2026 - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology And Art History
Yale University
2022 -
The Westminster Schools
Skills
- Organization and managing art-related productions
- Creating and designing online portfolios and gallery entries
- Speaking skills and from customer service and
- student engagement with tour leading and elementary school community experience
- Data filing and analysis: Excel and Rstudio
Accomplishments
- 2024, Creative and Performing Arts Awards (Pauli Murray Art Gallery) : Our Land through Orchids
- 2023, First Year Research Fellowship: Townsend Lab
- 2021-01-01, 2021-12-31, Parks Scholarship, DNR Georgia Ornithological Society
- 2019-01-01, 2022-12-31, Academic and All-American National Fencer
Clubs
- 2023-01-01, 2024-12-31, Associate Editor, Asterisk Journal of Art and Art History, Yale University, Experience reviewing and editing research articles relating to art history
- 2022-01-01, 2024-12-31, Head of Photography, MAISON at Yale, Head of photography for premier fashion club, organize shoots and member participation. Create small-scale exhibits (photography and material art) on campus. Help organize the yearly fashion shoot and run publicity and media for the event
- 2022-01-01, 2024-12-31, Associate Photographer, The New Journal
Exhibitions/Publications
- 2021 | Loosenart Folklore and Traditions, Millepiani Gallery: Rome, Italy
- 2021 | Al-Tiba9 International Contemporary Gallery Online Exhibition and Interview
- 2020 | The Body Language ITSLIQUID GROUP: Venice, Italy
- 2019 | The Bowerbird's Nest Gallery, Drake Field Night Market
- 2015 | National Geographic My Shot, Joe Biden's Residence
- 2021 | High Shelf Press: Print Issue XXXV
- 2021 | Aint-Bad Magazine Online Publication: Quarantine Summer
- 2022 Collectors Al-Tiba Photography Book: ArtLibris, Barcelona
- 2021 | Gold Key, Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards
Timeline
NSF funded Celentano School Outreach Project
Jeffery Townsend Lab
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Editor
Asterisk Journal of Art and Art History
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Photographer
The New Journal
01.2022 - 01.2024
Head of Photography
MAISON at Yale
01.2022 - 01.2024
Front Desk Manager
Aberdeen Suites, Executive Suites
01.2022 - 01.2022
Cashier
Sprouts Grocery Store
01.2022 - 01.2022
Field Trip Leader
Georgia Audubon Society
01.2020 - 01.2023
Photography/Gallery Business and Nonprofit
The Bowerbird's Nest
01.2017 - 01.2022
Revision of Margaret Armstrong Hibernia Watercolor
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
2026 - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology And Art History
Yale University
2022 -
The Westminster Schools
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