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Kathy Goodell is a Professor of Painting and Drawing at the State University of New York at New Paltz, Department of Art. She holds B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in sculpture from The San Francisco Art Institute. Her work explores the intersection of materiality and illusion through sculpture, painting, and mixed-media installations. Recent exhibitions include over 80 group and solo shows across the U.S., Mexico, Italy, Germany, and England since 2020. Represented by Causey Contemporary Gallery in Brooklyn, her practice focuses on oscillating tensions between creation/destruction, distortion/clarity, and matter/illusion.
Education:
- B.F.A. in Sculpture, San Francisco Art Institute
- M.F.A. in Sculpture, San Francisco Art Institute
Research Interests: Goodell combines optical lenses, motors, and traditional media to create immersive works that challenge perception. Her themes include historical memory, ecological critique, and mythological symbolism. Recent works like Cipher (2025) and Tituba's Spell (2024) exemplify her exploration of layered materiality and conceptual ambiguity.
Awards:
- National Endowment for the Arts Grants
- New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowships
- Pollock-Krasner Grant
- Fulbright Fellowship
- Phelan Award
- California Commission for the Arts Grant
Teaching & Career: Previously taught at UC Davis, San Francisco State University, and Moore College of Art. Her studio practice emphasizes interdisciplinary experimentation with materials like flashe, shellac-based inks, and unconventional substrates.
