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Salome's work combines: Art, Technology, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Arts, General
New York University
Graduate Degree
Design and Technology
Parsons at The New School in Design and Technology
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2.
I rebelled against the tech career path my family expected me to take and leaned into creative practices like sculpture and video making.
3.
I went to New York University, where I studied socially engaged art with a minor in sculpture.
4.
After visiting my family in Ethiopia, my curiosity about connecting global communities led me to teach myself web development.
5.
I went back to school for a Master of Fine Arts in design and technology at Parsons, which expanded my horizons and introduced me to participatory design and physical computing.
6.
My artistic practice grew as I created interactive works and advised musicians on stage and wearable tech designs.
7.
I eventually got a job as the director of NEW INC, where I foster innovation in art, design, and technology for over a hundred members annually.
