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Monica Duncan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance at Lehman College, City University of New York. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges video art, performance, and sensory exploration within contemporary artistic frameworks.
Her educational background includes:
- B.F.A. from Alfred University
- M.F.A. in Visual Arts from UC San Diego
- M.A. in Choreography and Performance from Justus Liebig University Giessen (completed on a D.A.A.D fellowship)
Duncan's research investigates sensory perceptions, queer potentiality, and human relationships with the more-than-human world through time-based media. As an audiovisual artist collaborating with Senem Pirler, her work examines embodied experiences and experimental forms, with recent focus on expanded cinema and interdisciplinary performance. Her practice integrates theoretical frameworks from queer theory and relational aesthetics to challenge conventional sensory boundaries.
Her notable recognition includes:
- 2024 Harvestworks New Works Artist Residency
Duncan has secured artistic residencies and collaborations that support her creative development, including the Harvestworks residency for new audiovisual works. She actively designs video projections and immersive environments for theater, dance, and opera productions, working with institutions like the International Contemporary Ensemble and Lehman College. Her collaborative network spans prominent artists including Kathleen McDermott, Romuald Krężel, and Claire Chase, reflecting her integrated approach to artistic creation and performance.
