Natessa Amin

Natessa Amin is a Lecturer in the Art Department at Moravian College, where she teaches Painting and Visual Foundations. She co-directs Fjord Gallery, an artist-run space in Philadelphia’s Crane Arts Building. A 2015 MFA graduate of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, her career combines academia with curatorial and artistic practice.

Education:

• MFA, 2015, Stuart Weitzman School of Design (University of Pennsylvania)
• BFA in Painting, Boston University

Research & Practice: Aids students in exploring generative artistic processes, informed by her teaching experiences and mentorship at Penn. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem-solving, shaped by courses like Matt Freedman’s Drawing Seminar. Engages in contemporary art discourse through exhibitions, including a thesis showcase in Brussels.

Professional Contributions: Prior to Moravian College, taught at community art schools and after-school programs. Maintains connections with peers from Penn, emphasizing collaborative support networks in art education. Envisions continuing to balance teaching, studio practice, and gallery curation in the next five years.