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Alexandria Vasquez

06/14/17

Alexandria Vasquez is finishing her PhD in Sociology at Brandeis University. Alex's deep interest in space and wellness began intersecting with the study of human evolution several years ago. She founded da.to.da atelier in the rural White Mountains in New Hampshire with partner and architect Matt Filey.

Alex and Matt were featured in Practice Studies an online publication founded by Marta Sasinowska. Marta interviews artists and creatives and asks each to teach her one thing they're passionate about. Marta documents and photographs the process and it is the story of who they are, how they work, and the space around them. Read the full article about da.to.da atelier.

Oxbow forced me to create, and by creating, I established foundation for my thought.

— Jamie Roux, Spring 2003

The art that goes on in most high schools is usually relatively skill-based. At Oxbow, there is more emphasis on looking and seeing and more critical thinking about what you are doing, the human connection, that personal element. Through art you can begin to understand yourself better. That may be the biggest eye-opener for students. It is almost a preview of college. Get out of the mechanical factory high school education and get into something open, new, and invigorating in a small environment.

— Bill Barrett, Former Oxbow Board Member, Former Executive Director of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD)

Our daughter graduated summa cum laude from NYU with a double major in Studio Art and Art History. She is now working for Calvin Klein. She is contemplating getting a law degree and pursuing a career repatriating art objects. She still keeps in touch with several of her Oxbow classmates and they have regular reunions in Manhattan... I would say that Oxbow was the best semester that any of my four children spent in their cumulative 16 years of high school. Our daughter was the right kid, and for the right kid you do a wonderful job. You changed her life. Thank you.

— John Powley, Parent

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