Idea #1
For my research project, I am thinking about looking into the politics behind Hurricane Katrina. Basically, I would like to explore the disaster policies that were in place at the time and see how they were executed when it came to Katrina. I would also like to look at how disaster policies changed in the U.S. after Hurricane Katrina and what measurements LA took to protect itself from another disaster. For the creative aspect of this project, I think it would be interesting if I crocheted an image of something symbolic to New Orleans to show how they carried through the disaster.
Idea #2
Another idea for my research project would be to research Marie Laveau and distinguish between fact and myth. I would explain what her life actually was like and how her myth came to be. I also think it would be interesting to see her impact on the culture in New Orleans. For the creative aspect, I think I would like to make something that demonstrates a part of her real life rather than the myth. I was thinking about drawing this idea.