Travis Janssen

Travis Janssen is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director in the Department of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University (SIU), where he has taught since 2008. He holds an MFA in Printmaking from Arizona State University (2007) and a BFA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (2000). His creative practice bridges historical and contemporary printmaking techniques, extending into video, installation, and collaborative projects with artists across disciplines. Janssen has exhibited work in over 100 group exhibitions globally, including venues in the U.S., Finland, Iran, Japan, and beyond. He serves as Faculty Advisor to PrintForce 5000, a student organization at SIU.

• Education:
• MFA in Printmaking, Arizona State University, 2007
• BFA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000

His research emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovative uses of print media. Notable solo exhibitions include shows at Seed Space (Nashville), DEMO Project (Springfield), and Arteles Creative Center (Finland). Janssen's work has been juried into competitive exhibitions by prominent figures such as Marilyn Symmes and Mark Pascale.