Creative Futures: Career Stories
The Formula: Deniz Hotamisligil, BFA '08
For Deniz Hotamisligil, BFA '08, electric curiosity and an innate joy for trying new things, are at the core of a constantly evolving creative process.
Turning Over the Soil: Erin Woodbrey, BFA '07
The conceptual work of Erin Woodbrey, BFA '07, is built on thoughtful research and experimentation, techniques Woodbrey honed at SMFA.
Leaving a Mark: Vanessa Platacis, MFA '05
The work of Vanessa Platacis , MFA ‘05 sits at the intersection of painting and installation art.
The Flowers Are Always Blooming: Daisy Patton, MFA ‘11
Full-time artist Daisy Patton, MFA '11, shares that the focus of her work around families and their social meanings–a cornerstone of her practice–began during her time at SMFA.
Natural Entrepreneur: Isa Wang, BFA '11
From the SMFA Sidewalk Sale to a flourishing business, Isa Wang, BFA '11, balances his entrepreneurial goals with his studio practice.
The Care and Feeding of American Art: Heather Cox, MFA '98
Heather Cox, MFA '98, describes her job at the Whitney Museum, what her art practice is like today, and reflects on her time as an MFA student.
Maya Greenfield, BFA ’23, On Her Internship at Muskat Studios
Maya Greenfield's internship at Muskat Studios has impacted the way she thinks about producing her own work.
Subin Cho, BFA ’23, On Her Internship at Muskat Studios
Subin Cho's experience with Muskat Studios has shaped her career ambitions.
Interpreting Community: Gabriel Sosa, MFA ’16
Gabriel Sosa, MFA ’16, reflects on the question posed by SMFA faculty that is still the foundation for his practice today.
The Deal: Juan Travieso, MFA '13
Having painted thousands of murals and canvases with wildlife themes, Juan Travieso, MFA '13, credits the works sold while in his MFA program with launching his practice in a significant way.
Building a Network: Emil Cohen, MFA ’14
Emil Cohen, MFA ’14, reflects on shaping his photography practice around topics he was interested in talking about.
Where All Things Were Possible: Rachel Sydlowski, BFA '97
Rachel Sydlowski, BFA '97, finds rich material for art making and investigation by following myth over truth.