Liz Nurenberg

Liz Nurenberg (born 1978) is an active Associate Professor in the Foundation department at Otis College of Art and Design and a member of the artist collective Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles. Her artistic practice spans national and international exhibitions while maintaining a current academic appointment in fine arts education.

Education

• Master of Fine Arts (Studio Art) from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California (2010)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art and Design) from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan (2003)

Research Interests

Nurenberg's artistic research explores tactile materiality through sculptural installations that merge sound art and textile studies. Her work investigates psychological dimensions of everyday materials like foam, vinyl, and plastic, with emphasis on human-body interactions in constructed environments. Recurring themes include sensory perception, spatial relationships, and transformation of mundane objects into immersive experiences as demonstrated in recent pieces such as Cloud Bench (2022) and Embrace 1 (2022).

Scientific Awards

• California Community Foundation Fellowship Award: Emerging Artist Grant (2014)
• Helen B. Dooley Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University (2010)
• Ox-Bow School of Art and Artist Residency Fellowship (2002)

Advising and Grants

Nurenberg has secured significant grant funding including the California Community Foundation Emerging Artist Grant (2014) and institutional fellowships supporting her artistic development. While specific student advisees aren't listed in the text, her role as Associate Professor implies mentorship responsibilities within Otis's Foundation program. Fellowship awards served as critical career development grants for artistic residencies and research projects.

Labs and Teams

Nurenberg maintains active collaboration through Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles, an artist-run collective providing exhibition platforms and creative support. Her work is physically realized in studio environments across Los Angeles venues including Elephant Art Space, with technical execution involving sound engineering and material fabrication processes.