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Patte Loper is a Professor of the Practice at Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA), housed within the School of Arts and Sciences. Her interdisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, video, installation, and performance. She explores themes such as architecture ethics, social justice and climate change, sustainable energy technology, and intersectional cultural identities. Loper’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Drawing Center (New York), The Bronx Museum, and institutions in Italy and Jordan.
Educations:
- MFA in Painting, San Francisco Art Institute, 1997
- BS in Graphic Design/Visual Communication, Florida State University, 1990
Research Interests: Loper’s current projects blend painterly logic with three-dimensional structures, interrogating formalism, architectural theories, and utopian ideals. Recent works engage with ecological ethics, urban reimagination, and cross-cultural dialogues. Her installations often function as collaborative platforms for community engagement.
Awards & Residencies:
- Residencies at Yaddo, Millay Colony, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
- Participant in Drawing Center’s Open Sessions Program (2014–2016)
Advising & Grants: While formal grants or student advisement details are not explicitly listed, Loper’s exhibitions and collaborations (e.g., Bright Ecologies, Temporary Structures) suggest ongoing interdisciplinary projects supported by institutional partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Studio Program and affiliated with SMFA at Tufts’ experimental art initiatives.
