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Derek Owens serves as a Professor within the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at St. John's University. He is affiliated with the University Writing Center in St. Augustine Hall and contributes to academic life through interdisciplinary teaching and creative practice spanning literary and visual domains.
His educational background includes:
- Doctor of Arts (D.A.) in English Composition, University at Albany, 1990
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Poetry, University at Albany, 1988
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Art (double major), summa cum laude, SUNY Geneseo, 1985
Owens' scholarly work bridges Creative Writing, Poetry, and Visual Arts with emphasis on composition studies and experimental art forms. His practice integrates collage, painting, photography, and assemblage to explore themes of memory, historical codices, and spectral narratives, often challenging boundaries between textual and visual expression. This interdisciplinary approach reflects his dual foundation in English and Art.
Recent creative output centers on the 2024 'Ghost Codex Paintings' series, which investigates intersections of manuscript traditions and contemporary painting techniques. His broader body of work—including 'The Four Elements', 'Pandemic', and 'One-Line Poems'—demonstrates consistent engagement with conceptual frameworks where language and visual media coalesce into multi-layered artistic statements.
Owens actively participates in artistic and academic communities through exhibitions and pedagogical innovation. His professional activities extend to mentoring emerging artists and writers while contributing to discourse on interdisciplinary creative methodologies.
Within the University Writing Center, Owens supports student development across disciplines through writing instruction and consultation. His educational philosophy emphasizes experimental approaches that merge technical writing skills with creative exploration.
Further details about his teaching philosophy, publications, and artistic portfolio are maintained on his professional website derekowens.net.
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