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Risa Horowitz is a Professor in the Department of Visual Arts within the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina. An active artist-educator with national and international exhibition experience, her practice spans photography, video, painting, performance, installation, and creative writing, supported by numerous federal and provincial arts grants.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Visual Arts, York University (2012)
- MFA in Visual Arts, University of Saskatchewan (2000)
- BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Studies (Honours), York University (1995)
Horowitz's research critically engages with landscape theory, time representation, and art-science intersections. She is renowned for Arctic projects like her Practicing Standing series created during Svalbard residencies, examining isolation, resilience, and human-environment relationships through durational practices.
Her recent creative output (2016-2023) reveals a cohesive exploration of astronomical phenomena and environmental change, notably the Trees of Canada paintings and star-field landscapes. This body of work demonstrates methodological innovation through immersive video, field research, and cross-cultural exhibitions.
Key recognition includes:
- Induction as Academician, Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (2021)
- Exhibition in A New Light at Canadian Embassy, Washington DC (2020)
- Works in Global Affairs Canada, Canada Council Art Bank, and Saskatchewan Arts Board collections
As an educator, Horowitz mentors students in conceptual development across lens-based and expanded media. Her 2022-2023 Humanities Research Institute fellowship facilitated collaborative projects like Wayfinding and Fieldtrips with the Library Research Collective, emphasizing interdisciplinary research frameworks.
While maintaining an individual studio practice, she actively collaborates with international institutions and research collectives, notably producing work during Arctic residencies alongside scientists and artists.
