Jacksonville State University
PROJECTS 2023
Applications of Yucca
Erin Morris, Ashley Figueroa Rivera
Yucca has a long history of use among indigenous cultures. The team imagines creating compostable clothing, accessories, braces, and casts using yucca fibers.
Instructor 2023
Allison McElroy is a Professor of Art at Jacksonville State University. She received her M.F.A. from Savannah College of Art and Design. During her graduate studies, McElroy traveled to Lacoste, France where she studied on-site installation under Dr. Friedhelm Mennekes; renowned curator, professor and author. McElroy’s artistic interests lie in an exploration of ecosystems, natural processes and materials. Her research focuses on explorations of creating with everyday materials such as dirt and spiderwebs, to push the boundaries of ‘high art’; that which is exhibited in museums. Her artistic techniques include: mixed media, sound recordings, and on- site installations using native materials collected from the area. JSU provides McElroy with an outdoor classroom, to teach “Art and Science Observations” where students focus on merging art and science together in a way to bring awareness to contemporary environmental issues.