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Gyan Shrosbree is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Maharishi International University (MIU), where she has been teaching since 2011. She holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and her academic journey also includes studies at Bennington College. She previously served as adjunct faculty at St. Philips College in San Antonio, TX.
- Education: MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art; BFA, Kansas City Art Institute; Fine Art studies, Bennington College
- Institution: Maharishi International University, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Fine Arts
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor (2019–present), previously Assistant Professor (2011–2019)
Her research and artistic practice focus on memory, abstraction, repetition, and the feminine gaze, often using clothing, domestic spaces, and fragmented forms as central motifs. She works primarily in painting and drawing, creating series that explore how individual pieces interact as a collective visual language. Her work investigates how memory sparks new narratives and how visual patterns evolve into larger installations.
The 15 most recent articles and features highlight her national recognition in contemporary art circles. They reflect a consistent engagement with themes of figuration, fragmentation, and identity, often through solo and collaborative exhibitions. Her publications span art journals, online platforms, and exhibition catalogues, emphasizing her presence in both academic and artistic communities.
- Robert H. Daisley Memorial Scholarship, Cranbrook Academy of Art (1999–2000)
- Trustee Merit Scholarship, The Kansas City Art Institute (1995–1998)
Gyan Shrosbree has no formal grant history listed, but her work has been supported through artist residencies and public art commissions, including 'The Power to Stop Time' at Irving Middle School in San Antonio. She has advised students informally through teaching and mentorship, though no named advisees are listed. She has exhibited widely, both solo and in groups, and her studio practice is deeply integrated with her academic role.
She has participated in prestigious artist residencies including MacDowell, Yaddo, Vermont Studio Center, Two Coats of Paint, and The Maple Terrace, which serve as key creative laboratories for her work. These residencies have supported the development of major series and exhibitions, reinforcing her position at the intersection of academic and professional art worlds.
