kathryn e. martin

kathryn e. martin is a Senior Lecturer and Recruitment Coordinator in the Art and Design Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), within the Peck School of the Arts. She holds an MFA in InterMedia Studies from UWM (2007), an MA from UWM (2005), and a BFA in Sculpture from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (2001). Her artistic practice focuses on reinterpreting everyday objects, spaces, and histories through mixed-media installations that explore themes of cultural identity, urban transformation, and environmental stewardship.

martin’s work has been exhibited nationally in venues like the Milwaukee Art Museum, Kohler Art Center, and Aqua Art Miami. She has completed significant public art commissions, including Transformation (2024) for the Wisconsin Center District and Ellipsoid (2010) at UW-Madison. Her awards include the UWM Academic Staff Outstanding Teacher Award (2019) and the Besadny Conservation Grant (2016).

As an educator, she emphasizes fostering creativity and community engagement, serving as Interim Head of Sculpture at UWM and a juror for numerous art competitions. Her research integrates material innovation with social narratives, as seen in projects like Flotant (2008) and Topos (2013–2014), which blend ecological themes with public accessibility.