Ethan Snow

Ethan Snow serves as a Part Time Faculty member in the Department of Visual Art at the University of North Georgia, where he teaches Intro to Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, 3-D Design, and Art Appreciation. Prior to this role, he was an Instructor of Record at the University of Georgia's School of Art, specializing in ceramics education. His academic journey includes an MFA in Studio Arts from the University of Georgia (2023) and a BA in Studio Arts from San Diego State University (2016).

Education:

• MFA Studio Arts with Emphasis in Ceramics, University of Georgia, 2023
• B.A. Studio Arts with Emphasis in Ceramics, San Diego State University, 2016
• A.A. Ceramics, Grossmont Community College, 2013

Snow's interdisciplinary art practice critically examines emerging spiritual paradigms in the digital age, investigating how intangible beliefs materialize in contemporary artifacts. Drawing from medieval Western art traditions—such as gold-ground paintings and reliquaries—he recontextualizes these forms to explore modern society's quasi-religious relationship with technology. His work posits digital devices as today's sacred icons, reflecting on the metaphysical implications of platforms like Google and Meta, and humanity's role as a biological host for technological evolution.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Jane Willson Cortona Studies Abroad Scholarship (2022)
• GA Cortona Foundation Incentive Award (2022)
• Dorothy H Mc Rae Ceramics Scholarship (2020, 2021, 2022)
• Anderson Ranch Residency Scholarship (2018)
• Penland School of Crafts Scholarship (2016)
• Ink and Clay 42: Curator’s Choice Honorable Mention (2016)
• Ink and Clay 42: Juror’s Clay Choice Award (2016)
• Arrowmont School of Crafts Scholarship (2015)

As an educator, Snow mentors students in ceramic arts and design through structured coursework and studio practice. His professional development has been supported by competitive residencies including A.I.R. Vallauris in France and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, though specific grant funding details are not publicly documented. He maintains an active studio practice producing ceramic sculptures and installations that investigate the intersection of historical art forms and contemporary digital culture, often incorporating QR codes and digital interventions to bridge physical and virtual realms.