Frederick Mershimer

Frederick Mershimer is a faculty member at the New York Academy of Art specializing in Printmaking. He studied Painting and Drawing at Carnegie Mellon University and further developed his expertise in printmaking at institutions like Pratt Graphics Center and Manhattan Graphics Center. His work focuses on urban architecture, nocturnal lightscapes, and the interplay of artificial illumination with city environments.

• BFA: Carnegie Mellon University (Painting and Drawing, 1980)
• Printmaking Training: Pratt Graphics Center (1983-1985), Manhattan Graphics Center (1986-1989)

His mezzotints and oil paintings explore urban narratives through dramatic chiaroscuro effects, featuring landmarks like Brooklyn Bridge, Niagara Falls, and Gotham’s skyline. Collections housing his work include the Smithsonian Institution, Harvard’s Fogg Museum, and Whitney Museum of American Art.

• Scientific Award: NYFA Fellow (2007)