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Kiley Brandt is an Assistant Professor of Art, Digital Art Foundations at Clemson University, where she teaches courses including Art Appreciation (ART2100), Digital Foundations (ART1550), and 2D Foundations (ART1510). She is a member of the Department of Art within the College of Architecture, Art and Construction at Clemson University. Her academic service includes participation in the Scholarship Committee, Recruitment Committee, Assessment Committee, Faculty Awards and Research Committee, and serving as Faculty Advisor and Foundations Review Committee Chair.
Brandt received her M.F.A. in Studio Art from Florida State University in 2019 and her B.F.A. in Studio Art and B.A. in Art History from Elon University in 2014.
- M.F.A., Studio Art, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (2019)
- B.F.A., Studio Art, Elon University, Elon, NC (2014)
- B.A., Art History, Elon University, Elon, NC (2014)
Kiley Brandt is a video artist whose work attempts to inspire empathy through sound, poetry and immersive installation to better communicate dissatisfaction with the current political climate and the uncertain displacement many feel within it. Her primary research areas include diaspora, adoption, immigration and Mexican/American Border politics. Brandt's artistic practice spans video installations, digital media, and immersive environments that explore themes of identity, belonging, and political commentary. Her work often employs multi-channel video projections, spatial sound design, and interactive elements to create experiential environments that invite viewer engagement and reflection on contemporary social issues.
Analysis of Brandt's recent artistic output reveals a strong focus on immersive technologies and political engagement. Her work increasingly incorporates VR and multi-channel projection techniques while maintaining a consistent thematic focus on displacement and identity. The 2024 works show particular emphasis on election processes and archival practices, suggesting evolving engagement with contemporary political issues through artistic expression.
- 2019 New Media Caucus: Border Control Presenter, Ann Arbor, Michigan
As an educator, Brandt has taught a range of courses including Digital Foundations, 2D Foundations, New Media I and II, Time Arts-Video Art, and Contemporary Art Foundations. Her commitment to academic service is evident through her participation in multiple departmental committees at Clemson University since 2022. She maintains an active role in the university community through committee work and student mentorship.
Brandt is an active member of several professional organizations including FATE Educational Organization, Tiger Strikes Asteroid Artist Collective in Greenville, SC, and the New Media Caucus. Her work has been exhibited extensively across the United States in both solo and group exhibitions, with recent presentations at venues including Wesleyan College, Echo Contemporary Art in Atlanta, and the New Orleans Film Festival. Her artistic practice is supported by residencies including the School of Making Thinking: Immersion 5.0 360/VR Residency in Wilmington, NC (2023), Project 1612 Residency in Peoria, IL (2019), and Shiro Oni Studios in Onishi, Japan (2018).
