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Cynthia Consentino is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she teaches ceramics and 3D studies. With over two decades of professional experience, she has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary ceramic art, known for her intricate tile installations and sculptural works.
Her educational background includes:
- MFA from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- BFA from The Cooper Union College of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY
Consentino's artistic practice centers on ceramic sculpture, tile work, and figurative art, with a particular focus on human forms and environmental themes. Her work often explores the intersection of traditional ceramic techniques with contemporary conceptual frameworks, resulting in visually compelling installations that engage viewers on multiple levels. She is especially recognized for her large-scale projects, including the John M. Kohler Art Center commission featuring over 2000 hand-painted tiles.
Throughout her career, Consentino has maintained a consistent focus on ceramic art while expanding her practice to include diverse exhibition formats and collaborative projects. Her work has evolved from individual ceramic pieces to complex installations that transform architectural spaces, reflecting both technical mastery and conceptual depth.
Among her notable recognitions:
- Multiple Blanche E. Colman Awards (2016, 2004, 1999)
- Massachusetts Cultural Council Award in Craft (2007)
- American Craft Council Artist Award (2002)
- The Society for Arts and Crafts Artists Award (1998)
- Berkshire Taconic Artist Award (2012)
- C-Scape Artist Residency (2016)
Consentino has been actively involved in the ceramic arts community through teaching, residencies, and professional engagements. She has held prestigious artist residencies at the John Michael Kohler Arts/Industry Program, Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, La Napoule Foundation in France, and Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Japan. Her teaching at UMass Amherst spans foundational to advanced ceramics courses, where she mentors students in both technical skills and conceptual development.
She maintains an active studio practice in western Massachusetts and continues to exhibit her work nationally, with representation at galleries including Harmon Gallery in Wellfleet, MA and John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis, CA. Her 2022 publication through John Natsoulas Gallery Press documents her artistic journey from graduate school to the present, offering insight into her creative process and evolution as an artist.
