Oona Taper

Oona Taper is a Continuing Studies Instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). She holds a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, alongside studies in social-cultural anthropology at Tufts University, and an MFA from SAIC. Her artistic practice focuses on the materiality of moving images, creating tactile and embodied experiences through films, installations, and animations that engage with historical and contemporary socio-political themes through whimsical and dreamlike approaches. Her work has been exhibited at events such as the Interface Video Festival (Zagreb) and Sydney World Film Festival.

Currently, she teaches multiple sections of SI: 2D Animation within SAIC’s Early College Program Summer Institute. These courses emphasize digital animation techniques using Adobe software, complemented by field trips to cultural institutions and artist-led critiques. Taper’s pedagogical approach prioritizes experimentation and technical skill-building while fostering creative exploration.