Nathan Peck

Nathan Peck is a Professor and Chair in the Art & Design department at Saint Xavier University, where he maintains a rigorous exhibition schedule across diverse art media. His academic journey began with an MFA in Intermedia from the University of Iowa, and he has since dedicated his practice to cross-media hybridization, emphasizing site-specific and process-based approaches to art making.

• MFA in Intermedia, University of Iowa

Peck's research and creative work bridges digital art, performance, and collaborative practices. He has been a pivotal figure in Chicago’s art scene, co-founding the Chicago Art Department and actively participating in performance and collaborative art groups. His philosophy integrates interdisciplinary experimentation, focusing on the intersection of technology and traditional art forms to explore dynamic, context-driven methodologies.

As a co-founder of the Chicago Art Department, Peck contributes to fostering artistic innovation through community engagement. His practice reflects a commitment to evolving the boundaries of contemporary art via hybridized techniques and collaborative experimentation.