Gigi Konecki-Brazeal

Konecki-Brazeal is a graduate student focused on ancient tattooing practices. Her current research focuses on tattooing in the Ancient Near East & North Africa. Her archaeological and art history scholarship informs her artistic practice, which consists of fiber and steel sculptural works.

Konecki-Brazeal is an active member of the Antiochia ad Cragum Archaeological Research project in Gazipaşa, Turkey. As a field assistant and trench supervisor, she helps with fieldwork and archaeological illustration efforts, contributing to an ever-growing body of research about the region and the ancient Roman city. Additionally, Konecki-Brazeal is a member of the Bandafassi Regional Archaeological Project at ASU and currently works in the lithics lab, analyzing artifacts, compiling data, and creating academic illustrations for the project.

Brazeal spent two years as an assistant preparator at ASU’s Art Museum, where she was responsible for installing exhibitions and handling and maintaining the museum’s collection. Her interdisciplinary background, combined with her experience in archaeology and museum work, has led her to a position with the ASU School of Art’s communications team. There, she hopes to create meaningful and impactful content that will aid in the continued success of students, faculty, and staff.