Taryn McMahon

Taryn McMahon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Print Media and Photography at Kent State University's School of Art. Her research focuses on the intersections between human activity and environmental systems, particularly through Northeast Ohio's waterways. She holds a BFA from Pennsylvania State University and an MFA from the University of Iowa.

• Education:
• BFA, Pennsylvania State University
• MFA, University of Iowa

Her creative work investigates ecological themes, blending printmaking and photography to explore environmental entanglements. Exhibitions include The Print Center (Philadelphia), International Print Center (New York), and the McDonough Museum (Youngstown, OH).

McMahon has received major grants including the Knight Foundation Arts Challenge and Puffin Foundation support. She contributes to Kent State's Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, fostering interdisciplinary environmental initiatives.