Teresa Dunn | |
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Born | 1976 (age 47–48) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Painter |
Website | https://teresa-dunn.com/ |
Teresa Dunn (born 1976) is a Mexican-American painter and educator known for her colorful paintings of people. [1] Raised in rural southern Illinois, her work is often influenced by her racial and cultural heritage. [2] Dunn's work has been exhibited around the United States [3] [4] [5] [6] and is in the permanent collections of institutions including the Dennos Museum Center and the Zillman Art Museum at the University of Maine. [4]
Dunn studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in 2002. [2] She is a three-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Fellowship. [7]In addition to creating and exhibiting artwork, she conducts visiting artist lectures. [3] Dunn has taught as Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing at Michigan State University since 2006. [2]
Dunn has spoken on navigating the intersection of multiple cultures. [8] In a 2021 interview, she said, "In the last few years, I accept that a large part of who I am and what I make has been about disconnect, absurdity, non sequitur, and relationships the misalign. ... Instead of focusing solely on my personal struggle, I am painting the stories of other people with complex racial and cultural identities, too." [3]
Teresa Dunn | |
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Born | 1976 (age 47–48) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Painter |
Website | https://teresa-dunn.com/ |
Teresa Dunn (born 1976) is a Mexican-American painter and educator known for her colorful paintings of people. [1] Raised in rural southern Illinois, her work is often influenced by her racial and cultural heritage. [2] Dunn's work has been exhibited around the United States [3] [4] [5] [6] and is in the permanent collections of institutions including the Dennos Museum Center and the Zillman Art Museum at the University of Maine. [4]
Dunn studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in 2002. [2] She is a three-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Fellowship. [7]In addition to creating and exhibiting artwork, she conducts visiting artist lectures. [3] Dunn has taught as Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing at Michigan State University since 2006. [2]
Dunn has spoken on navigating the intersection of multiple cultures. [8] In a 2021 interview, she said, "In the last few years, I accept that a large part of who I am and what I make has been about disconnect, absurdity, non sequitur, and relationships the misalign. ... Instead of focusing solely on my personal struggle, I am painting the stories of other people with complex racial and cultural identities, too." [3]