The event will take place on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center in downtown Pensacola. The community is invited to come meet the artist, experience her work up close, and reflect on the fragile beauty of what time leaves behind. This event is free and open to the public.
“Throughout my life, I have been driven by a deep curiosity about the world and a sense of adventure. My passion for history fuels my interest and respect for past cultures, their stories, and the enduring legacies they’ve left behind,” Zydlo said. “Sunken is inspired by a hypothetical 17th – 18th century Spanish shipwreck site. The ceramics, formed and textured to resemble encrusted relics, embody the human imprint on the world and the ocean’s ability to reclaim and reshape.”
A UWF graduate with degrees in anthropology and studio art, Zydlo also played on the Argo volleyball team and recently completed her first season as a professional athlete overseas. Her multidisciplinary background and global perspective brings unique depth to the Sunken Series exhibit, which will run through the end of August.
“We’re excited to partner with The Art Gallery to showcase Jenna’s artwork,” said Mike Thomin, director of education and interpretation, Florida Public Archaeology Network. “The temporary exhibit space at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center provides UWF students with a unique opportunity to feature their research and creative work. It’s not only a platform for sharing their scholarship with the public, but also a valuable hands-on learning experience in exhibit design and fabrication.”
“Partnering with the Florida Public Archaeology Network to showcase this graduate work was a natural extension of our mission,” said Stasha Willis, director of The Art Gallery at UWF. “Jenna’s integration of anthropology and fine arts made FPAN an ideal collaborator to help amplify its impact.”
For more information on the UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, visit uwf.edu/cassh.
For more information on the Florida Public Archaeology Network, visit uwf.edu/fpan.
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