Patrick McGuan

Patrick McGuan is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts - Sculpture at Hastings College, joining the faculty in 2024. Previously, he taught at Syracuse University and holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. His research explores intersections of labor and environmental history, visionary art, and modern/postmodern literature. He maintains an active studio practice involving experimental writing, textile production, and woodworking, with exhibitions at national artist-run and nonprofit spaces.

• Education:
• BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art

McGuhan’s creative work bridges conceptual art and material craft, often addressing themes of sustainability and human-environmental relationships. His exhibitions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary practices that merge literary and visual arts.