معرفی
Tia Pulitzer serves as a Senior Lecturer in Fine Arts at Otis College of Art and Design, holding an MFA in Ceramics from UCLA School of Art and Architecture and a BFA in Ceramics and Fibers from Kansas City Art Institute.
Education
- MFA, Ceramics, UCLA School of Art and Architecture
- BFA, Ceramics and Fibers, Kansas City Art Institute
Research Interests
Pulitzer's practice investigates sculptural materiality and psychological scale effects, creating disorienting objects that simultaneously mimic reality while subverting it. Her work emphasizes vulnerable diminutiveness through slightly sub-life-size forms, using industrial media like automotive paint and heat-sensitive urethane alongside traditional ceramics to provoke empathetic responses. Critical focus includes the tension between objectness and emotional resonance, with recurring themes of phantasmagorical realism and material incongruity.
Artistic Output Trends
Her 2007-2009 sculptures demonstrate a cohesive exploration of emotional vulnerability via material juxtaposition—combining clay with stainless steel, automotive paint, and wood veneer. The works consistently employ sub-life-size scale (14-72 inches) to destabilize viewer perception, merging craftsmanship with industrial finishes. Cross-referenced with exhibition venues and reviews, these pieces reflect contemporary art trends prioritizing psychological engagement through unconventional material pairings and scaled intimacy.
Scientific Awards
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Advising and Grants
No information regarding graduate students, thesis advisees, or grant funding is provided. The text exclusively highlights her artistic output and exhibition record without mentioning pedagogical mentorship or research funding.
Labs and Teams
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