Bucky Miller

Bucky Miller is an Assistant Professor of Photography at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. A multidisciplinary artist and writer, he explores unconventional narratives of joy through photographic practice. His work bridges visual art, text, and installation, with solo exhibitions at venues like the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and international gallery shows. Miller holds an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BFA from Arizona State University, complemented by studies at the Royal College of Art's Sculpture Program.

Education:

• MFA in Studio Art, University of Texas at Austin
• BFA in Art (Photography), Arizona State University
• Studies at Royal College of Art Program in Sculpture

His research interests center on expanding photographic mediums through experimental publishing (e.g., his award-winning photobook) and socially engaged storytelling. Miller has participated in residencies including Stove Works, Little Brown Mushroom Camp, and Welcome To My Homepage's digital residency program.

Awards & Recognition:

• Aaron Siskind Foundation Individual Photographer’s Fellowship
• photo-eye Best Photobooks of 2016

He contributes photo essays to Glasstire, co-runs the Brooklyn-based pop-up gallery Wraymour & Flanigan, and actively engages with art education through UT's resources like the smART Lab and Media Pool.