Corral Redondo
This documentary (which is currently in production) follows achaeological research at Corral Redondo in Peru.
In 1943 villagers in the Chorunga Valley of Peru discovered and excavated the site of Corral Redondo. This site which consisted of 3 stone walls in concentric circles was found to contain objects associated with the Inca and Wari cultures. Over the years many noted archaeologists have commented on the significance of this site, though it has remained uninvestigated and unprotected from looters until recent years. This project highlights the current research at Corral Redondo and explores the looted context of sites in this valley. Stay tuned for more info on this project as it is completed.
Peru: A Perspective
DU Campus Archaeology: A Vlog
In the spring of 2018 Students at the University of Denver excavated house foundations that had been buried underneath a campus parking lot for over 50 years. These houses were built in the early 1900’s, when this neighborhood looked quite different. In order to preserve part of this period of history in University Park, students were involved in historic research and architectural survey of houses set to be demolished in the summer of 2018. This vlog series follows that research and highlights the High St. houses prior to their demolition.
Anthroplogy in the Digital Era
Artifact Interactive
This exhibit at the University of Denver allows visitors to interact with 3D printed replicas of artifacts. Click on the images to learn more about this exhibit designed by my colleague Kylie Dillinger.
Come One Come All
This visual ethnography follows a high school theater group as they produced a political circus. In the fall of 2018 these student activists decided to start a discussion about political topics important to them, through the art of theater. They used relevant news headlines to raise questions about topics of civil rights and the power of social media in disseminating information.
Bound By Thread
This visual ethnography follows the work of artist Frederique Chevillot (known as Sister Fred) as she prepares an exhibition of quilts to go on display at the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology. Sister Fred uses old and discarded clothing to create works that give these articles new life. She discusses her technical process, inspirations, as well as the artistic struggle that comes with producing these works.
Geri Evilla 