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Virginia Wagner is a Lecturer in the Department of Painting and Drawing at the School of Art+Design, SUNY Purchase. She is a full-time faculty member whose interdisciplinary practice is rooted in painting, animation, and writing.
Education:
- BA in Studio Art and Creative Writing, Oberlin College
- MFA, Hoffberger School of Painting, Maryland Institute College of Art
Her artistic research explores the complex relationship between human progress and the natural world. Focusing on ecological tension, material sustainability, and landscape perception, her work spans visual paintings, animated pieces, and written reflections. She uses the language of painting as a foundation to interrogate environmental and cultural narratives.
Wagner has been recognized with multiple grants and artist residencies, reflecting the national esteem for her creative contributions. These include residencies at Byrdcliffe, Ucross, Vermont Studio Center, VCCA, and the Edward Albee Foundation, as well as grants from STEAMplant and The Lotos Foundation.
Scientific and Artistic Recognition:
She is also the Co-Founder of the journal Painters on Paintings, contributing to critical discourse in the visual arts. There is no information available about student advising or research grants beyond the named awards. Wagner's work is supported through her active engagement with artist communities and institutions dedicated to creative development.
She maintains a studio practice deeply connected to ecological themes and continues to contribute to art education and discourse through teaching, writing, and exhibitions.
