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Scott Reeder

Associate Professor

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Bio

Associate Professor, Painting and Drawing (2002). BFA, 1993, University of Iowa; MFA, 1997, University of Illinois at Chicago. Exhibitions: Saatchi Gallery, London; Daniel Reich, NY; Pat Hearn Gallery, NY; China Art Objects, Los Angeles; Jack Hanley, San Francisco; Karma International, Zurich; Stalke, Copenhagen; L.A.C.E., Los Angeles; INOVA, Milwaukee, WI. Curatorial Projects: Kolnischer Kunstrverin, Cologne, Germany; White Columns, NY; Swiss Institute, NY; Wrong Gallery, NY; Locust Projects, Miami. Bibliography: Artforum; Art/Text; Art Review; Art in America; Art Papers; Flash Art; Frieze; New York Times; Village Voice; New Yorker; Time Out. Awards: Mary L. Nohl Artist Fellowship; Ellen Battell Stoeckel Fellowship.

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

This course will explore the many varied possibilities of humor and painting. Through studio work, readings, presentations, and in class critique students will investigate both funny Ha Ha and funny Peculiar; drawing inspiration from alternative figures in art history as well as alternative approaches to making. Special emphasis will be placed on artists who employ an interdisciplinary studio practice.
Some examples of artists to be discussed; Martin Kippenberger, Dieter Roth, David Shrigley, Paul McCarthy, Brenna Murphy, The Hairy Who, The Gutai Movement, Erwin Wurm, Rachel Harrison, Maurizio Cattelan, Arte Povera, Tom Friedman, Jessica Stockholder, Sigmar Polke, Francis Picabia.

Class Number

2196

Credits

3

Description

This studio explores specific problems in each student's area of concentration and interest. Students are expected to command familiarity with problems of color, composition, and basic materials.

Class Number

1679

Credits

9

Description

Taken every semester, the Graduate Projects courses allow students to focus in private sessions on the development of their work. Students register for 6 hours of Graduate Project credit in each semester of study.

Class Number

2309

Credits

3 - 6