Luke Warren

Luke Warren is an Assistant Professor of Sculpture at Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design. He holds an MFA in Sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2020) and a BS in Film, Television, and Digital Media from Texas Christian University (2017). His work critiques traditional notions of masculinity through interdisciplinary practices combining sculpture, performance, film, and music.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Film, Television & Digital Media, Texas Christian University, 2017
• Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 2020

Research Focus: His art interrogates societal constructs around masculinity, employing materials like steel, silicone, and performance to explore themes of identity, body, and cultural critique. Collaborations with musician Brenden Ramirez (as Elephant Trunk Parade) further integrate art forms across disciplines.

Exhibitions & Works: Recent projects include Shenanigans (2024), Ar-UGH (2024), and Compression Instrument Suit (2023). His installations often involve performative elements and material experimentation, such as the Grey Compression Suit series (2020).

Awards:

• Redmond Design Prize Finalist (2020)

Collaborations: Works like Compression Superhero (2019) and the Graduate Thesis Book (designed by Trevor Jahner) highlight interdisciplinary approaches. His music band Elephant Trunk Parade merges artistic practices across mediums.