Maura Murnane

Maura Murnane is a Lecturer in the Studio Art Core Program at the University of Texas at Austin, serving as Honors Program Coordinator in the School of Art and Entertainment Technology. She holds an MFA from UC Irvine (2017) and a BFA from UT Austin (2006). Her work spans digital art, installation, and conceptual projects addressing cultural memory, material texture, and the intersection of technology with human experience. Notable roles include Visiting Lecturer at Pitzer College (2021) and Lecturer at Scripps College (2018-2021).

Research interests focus on digital retouching processes, cultural critique through archival transformation, and the paradoxes of mediated communication. Key projects include the ongoing 'Consumers 2018-2025' series exploring Saudi Arabian childhood memories via AI-generated imagery, and 'Teaching Healing' interrogating virtual transmission of wellness practices. Her work has been exhibited in venues like LAMAG, Orange Coast College, and the UC San Diego Visual Arts Gallery.

Publications include features in Perfect Wave Magazine, Fast Company, and Blueprint UK. Current projects investigate the plasticity of digital surfaces and the emotional residue of commercial spaces. No specific grants or awards are listed, though her exhibitions demonstrate significant institutional engagement.