Sebastian Black

Sebastian Black is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the MFA in Studio Art Department at Maine College of Art (MECA). He holds an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from Vassar College. His work focuses on contemporary art practices, installation art, and mixed media, with exhibitions featured in prominent venues since 2018. Notable exhibitions include Old Friends (2025), Maiden Voyage (2023), and Supermoon (2022). His art has been reviewed in publications like The New Yorker, Artforum, and The Brooklyn Rail.

• Education:
• MFA, Columbia University
• BA, Vassar College

Black’s research interests explore themes of space, materiality, and human-environment interaction, reflected in installations like Arms of the Sea (2021) and Allergy Season (2020). His exhibitions often blend drawing, sculpture, and site-specific interventions to provoke dialogues about contemporary aesthetics and societal themes.

His work has been showcased in over 20 exhibitions since 2018, including solo and group shows across galleries. Press features highlight his innovative use of interdisciplinary mediums and conceptual depth. Black maintains an active role in the artistic community through teaching and mentorship at MECA.