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John Peña is an Adjunct Professor of Art at the School of Art, specializing in multidisciplinary art that explores the natural world and daily human interactions. His work spans sculptures, video installations, public art, and collaborative projects. He is known for site-specific installations like 400 Million Years of Water on Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge and the community-driven Larimer Stories, which documents life in the Larimer neighborhood through photography and storytelling. His practice emphasizes long-term projects, such as his 15-year daily drawing series Daily Geology.
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Research interests focus on environmental art, public engagement, and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent works blend geological history with urban landscapes, creating dialogues between past ecosystems and contemporary spaces. Peña's projects often involve collaboration with communities, emphasizing participatory art practices.
Notable exhibitions include participation in the Artists Who Teach exhibition at The Westmoreland Museum and the premiere of Daily Geology 2016 at the Handmade Arcade. His book Daily Geology 2017 reflects his commitment to documenting natural phenomena through art.
Grants and funding details are not explicitly mentioned, though his public installations suggest institutional or municipal support. He leads workshops and lectures on art's role in environmental narratives and community-building.
