Jessica Tam

Jessica Tam is an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she contributes to the visual arts community through her teaching and artistic practice. Her work has been exhibited widely across the United States, with regular showings in Boston.

• MFA in Painting and Printmaking, Yale University School of Art
• BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• AB, Dartmouth College

Her artistic research centers on experimental forms of painting and printmaking, often expanding into site-specific installations that challenge traditional boundaries of the medium. Projects such as CLEEK GOLD and the VCCA Pool Installation reflect her interest in spatial intervention, materiality, and conceptual play within gallery and non-traditional environments. Her practice bridges studio-based work with immersive, context-responsive creations.

Although no scholarly publications are listed, her artistic output demonstrates a sustained engagement with contemporary visual discourse, particularly in the realms of expanded painting and interdisciplinary installation.

• No scientific awards listed

There is no public information available about student advising, grants, or research funding. She is not currently teaching courses at MassArt.

While specific labs or collaborative teams are not mentioned, her site-specific installations suggest collaboration with institutions and residencies such as the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), indicating participation in artist-in-residence programs and project-based collectives.