Ranee Henderson

Ranee Henderson (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Art at the School of Art, Carnegie Mellon University. She holds BFA degrees from Emily Carr University of Art and Design (2010) and Art Center College of Design (2015), and an MFA from Bard College (2018/2019). Her work has been exhibited extensively across North America and internationally, focusing on representational, figure-based scenarios that explore personal decision-making frameworks.

Her practice spans painting, sculpture, and installation art, often interrogating themes of identity and experience through layered visual narratives. Notable exhibitions include Hearing Your Eyes/City of Mirrors (2024, Los Angeles) and Palms Up for the Peanut Gallery (2023, Boston). Henderson has been recognized with residencies at the Golden Foundation (2020) and Skowhegan School (2019), along with scholarships such as the Beverly G. Alpay Memorial Award.

• Education:
  - MFA, Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts (Bard College, 2018/2019)
  - BFA, Art Center College of Design (2015)
  - BFA, Emily Carr University (2010)

• Key Awards: Beverly G. Alpay Memorial Award, Jerry V. Johnson Scholarship, Frank I. Lanza Scholarship.

Research Interests:
Henderson’s work bridges fine art and interdisciplinary practices, emphasizing the intersection of personal narrative and visual representation. Her figure-based scenarios and badge systems explore how lived experiences shape decision-making. Recent projects include collaborations with skateboarding culture (e.g., Fucking Awesome Skateboards deck art) and experimental printmaking (Pinsapo Press).

Recent Trends: Publications in White Columns, American Illustration, and New American Paintings highlight her contributions to contemporary art discourse. Her 2024 interview in Topainterstopaintings discusses studio practices and artistic identity.

Grants & Collaborations:
Residencies and exhibitions reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary work. No formal grant details are specified, but her participation in Skowhegan and Golden Residency underscores institutional support for her practice.

Labs/Teams:
While primarily a solo practitioner, Henderson collaborates with institutions like Steven Zevitas Gallery and Fucking Awesome Skateboards for exhibitions and public art projects.