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David Spolum is an Adjunct Instructor in the Liberal Arts department at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and also teaches at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. His academic work bridges the humanities and visual culture, with a focus on interdisciplinary subjects such as art history, film studies, mythology, and graphic novels.
His educational background includes a BA from Cornell College, IA, and an MA from Temple University. He has engaged in significant creative scholarship, notably co-authoring the 2011 documentary THROUGH THE WEEPING GLASS with the Mütter Museum and the Quay Brothers.
David's research interests revolve around mythic narratives, cinematic surrealism, and experimental literary forms. He is currently writing a gonzoid epic poem titled HOMERIC SHRAPNEL, which reimagines the end of the Trojan War through a fragmented, postmodern lens. His teaching includes a specialized course on the Quay Brothers, reflecting his deep engagement with avant-garde film and stop-motion animation.
Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed, his creative and documentary work demonstrates a strong scholarly trajectory in visual and literary humanities. His work often explores the liminal space between the living and the dead, metaphorically likened to necromancy through reading.
- Adjunct Faculty, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
- Faculty, University of the Arts, Philadelphia
- Co-author, THROUGH THE WEEPING GLASS (2011)
- MA, Temple University
- BA, Cornell College, IA
David Spolum advises students in interdisciplinary humanities and creative writing, though no formal advisees are listed. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards or grants. His work appears to be supported through institutional affiliations and independent creative projects.
He is associated with academic and artistic collaborations involving the Mütter Museum and experimental filmmakers, indicating involvement in a broader creative and research network focused on the intersections of medicine, myth, and visual storytelling.
