Mia Brownell

Mia Brownell is a Professor of Art and Design at Southern Connecticut State University. Her work bridges the disciplines of art and science, particularly through the lens of food and molecular structures. She has exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally, including New York, Boston, Washington, DC, and Hong Kong.

Education: While specific degrees are not listed, her background reflects a deep integration of art and science, informed by her upbringing as the daughter of a sculptor and a biophysicist.

Research Interests: Her research and creative practice focus on studio art, especially the intersection of visual representation, molecular biology, and food systems. Her paintings explore the aesthetics of scientific imagery and the cultural implications of food and consumption.

Exhibitions & Creative Activity: Brownell has had numerous solo exhibitions, including Delightful Delicious Disgusting: Ten Year Survey 2003–2013, and has been featured in major publications such as the New York Times, Nautilus Magazine, and Tricycle Magazine. Her work is held in collections including Fidelity Investments and the National Academy of Sciences.

Grants & Funding: She has co-directed grants for the Visiting Artist Lecture Series at SCSU, supported by the university and the Office of Faculty Development.

Websites & Portfolios: www.miabrownell.com