Jose Lerma

Jose Lerma serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), actively teaching studio-based courses focused on painting practice and theory.

His research and teaching interests center on formal and conceptual exploration within painting, emphasizing individual studio development through rigorous critiques and immersive engagement with professional art ecosystems including galleries, museums, and artists' studios.

Lerma employs a collaborative teaching methodology in intensive programs like the Summer Residency course, providing dedicated studio spaces for students while facilitating team-taught instruction that integrates site visits and group critique sessions to深化 conceptual understanding.