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Lisa Anne Auerbach is Professor of Art at Pomona College, where she has been teaching since 2009. She is based in Los Angeles and works across disciplines including knitting, photography, publishing, and installation. Her practice critically explores themes of feminism, DIY culture, language, and alternative media.
- University: Pomona College
- School: College of Arts and Sciences
- Department: Department of Art
- Academic Rank: Professor
Education:
- BFA, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1990
- MFA, Art Center College of Design, 1994
Her research and artistic practice focus on fiber arts, self-publishing, feminist aesthetics, and punk-inspired critique. She uses knitting as a medium for political and social commentary, often embedding slogans into garments. Her work also includes zines, photographs, and large-scale installations that investigate how individuals communicate through craft and text.
The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with textile-based critique, self-publishing (e.g., American Megazine), and recontextualization of found materials. Recurring themes include reproductive rights, internet culture (e.g., hashtags), megachurches, and psychic readings. Her work blends humor, personal obsession (e.g., cats), and cultural critique, often using pixelated knitting as a metaphor for digital imagery.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Ferrall Artist-in-Residence, Beloit College (2014)
- City of Los Angeles COLA Grant (2013)
- MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2012, 2016)
- Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award (2009)
- California Community Foundation Fellowship (2007)
- Headlands Center for the Arts Residency (2005)
Auerbach has exhibited widely in solo and group shows, including the Whitney Biennial (2014), Hammer Museum, and international venues in Sweden, Japan, and the UK. She has participated in major residencies and commissions, such as with the American Philosophical Society and Philagrafika. While no specific students are listed, her role as a professor implies ongoing mentorship. She maintains an active studio practice and continues to publish and exhibit nationally and internationally.
Labs, Teams, and Artistic Collaborations:
- Collaborated with Andrea Zittel for Frieze Projects (2005)
- Worked with Gavlak Gallery as a represented artist
- Contributed to the High Desert Test Sites collective
- Engaged in public art projects like airplane banner texts (“Plane Text”)
