Aaron Collier

Aaron Collier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art at Tulane University. He teaches drawing and painting courses while serving as Associate Chair of the Newcomb Art Department, focusing on connecting formal artistic elements with conceptual expression.

• Education: M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from Tulane University

Collier’s research emphasizes the beauty found in incompleteness, exploring fragmented visual narratives that mirror daily human experiences. His teaching philosophy centers on expanding students' artistic vocabulary through personal expression and formal experimentation.

His publications in the New American Paintings editions highlight contributions to contemporary painting, particularly in abstraction, sequential art, and conceptual frameworks grounded in formal elements. Collier also teaches advanced courses in abstraction, color theory, life drawing, and MFA-level studio seminars.