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Andreas Rentsch is Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Department at Lycoming College. He teaches photography and maintains an internationally recognized artistic practice rooted in themes of fate, geography, politics, and justice.
Education:
- B.F.A., Les Ecoles d’Arts Appliqués, Vevey, Switzerland
- M.F.A., Stony Brook University
His research and artistic work explore the intersection of personal history and political systems, particularly informed by his upbringing on a prison compound. His photography investigates how geography and fate shape justice and identity. This conceptual and visual inquiry is expressed through curated series and exhibitions that have been shown globally.
Andreas Rentsch's publications and portfolios have been featured in prestigious outlets such as Aperture, Better Photography, and the book The Polaroid Project. His work has received critical attention in the New York Times, USA Today, and on FIOS Cable TV's 'Push/Pause' series in the episode 'In the Art Studio with Andreas Rentsch'.
Scientific and Artistic Awards:
- New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship (2)
- Polaroid Corporation Grant (2)
- 2012 Goldberger Award, Stony Brook University
Andreas Rentsch has advised students and contributed to academic and artistic programming through his role as department chair, though specific advisees are not listed. He has received external funding through competitive fellowships and corporate grants, demonstrating sustained support for his creative research. No formal lab or research team is mentioned, but his studio practice functions as a center for creative inquiry and pedagogy.
