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Graduate Program Director: Jackie Gendel
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The MFA program in Painting emphasizes critical and artistic inquiry through the evolution of a rigorous studio practice. While a shared passion for the history and craft of painting binds the department together, we emphasize a critical interrogation of the colonialist history of the medium and its often fraught cultural milieus. The program is committed to supporting each student in developing a specific vision for their work amongst an interdisciplinary discursive environment. During the two years at RISD, graduate students undertake serious investigations of the wide-ranging possibilities presented by contemporary painting. Ten artists are graduating this year from the program.
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Shamira Dharap
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Thesis title
Seen and Sequel
Forest Plot
2025
Pastel and ink on paper
43 x 50 in.
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