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Linda Gottesfeld is a Professor in the Department of Art at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. She has been a dedicated faculty member since 1994, contributing significantly to art education and creative practice in New York City. Her office is located at 41 Park Row, NYC, in room 1205B.
- BFA, Rhode Island School of Design
- MA, University of California, Berkeley
- MFA, University of California, Berkeley
Her artistic research centers on landscape, place, and the environment, explored through painting and drawing. She investigates urban, suburban, and natural environments, often using unconventional materials like perforated steel. Her work delves into memory, perception, and the human relationship with space. Themes such as roads, traffic, cemeteries, and suburban horizons recur in her oeuvre, reflecting a deep engagement with American cultural and environmental landscapes.
The 15 most recent artistic exhibitions and projects reflect a consistent focus on environmental and spatial themes, blending realism with conceptual depth. Her use of mixed media, particularly on steel, demonstrates innovation in material application. The works span solo and curated exhibitions, with increasing recognition in major galleries and museums, indicating a mature and evolving artistic trajectory.
- Eisner Award for Creative Arts, UC Berkeley
- New Jersey Council on the Arts Grant
- Residencies at Yaddo, Ucross, Millay Colony, VCCA, Moulin à Nef
- Visiting Artist, American Academy in Rome (2025)
- Multiple Technology Grants from Pace University
Linda Gottesfeld has supervised independent studies in art and design, indicating student advising at the undergraduate level. She has curated over a dozen exhibitions at Pace University, often in collaboration with peers, demonstrating leadership in academic programming. While specific grants beyond the NJ Arts Grant and Pace Technology Grants are not detailed, her residency fellowships represent significant competitive funding. Her guest lectures at institutions like Yale, Smith College, and the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence underscore her national and international academic engagement.
Linda Gottesfeld’s creative practice functions as a research laboratory, where themes of environment, memory, and materiality are explored. Though not a formal lab, her studio practice and exhibition projects serve as the core of her scholarly output. Her collaborations with other artists and curators, such as Jillian McDonald and Jonathan Ehrenberg, reflect a team-based approach to curatorial projects. Her ongoing series like 'Road Trip' and 'Meadowlands' suggest long-term investigative arcs in her artistic research.
