Andy Mowbray
Senior Lecturer in Art and Director of 3D Arts
A visual artist interested in the tangibility of materials, the aesthetics and functionality of objects and the performance process of their creation and use.
I create objects that have a use.
I have been teaching at the college level for the past nine years, and I have advised a wide range of students from undergraduate to graduate in both independent studies and theses. I have taught courses in sculpture, design, drawing and painting at the beginning through advanced levels.
The project-based nature of my work has forced me to acquire craft skills such as sewing, weaving and a variety of “traditional” forms of creating. As a sculptor I am very interested in both the techniques and histories of craft and the tangibility of materials and although I have knowledge of industrial processes, I also consider the importance of manual labor in creating. The various techniques I employ in my work include fabrication, mold-making, casting, weaving, sewing, quilting, video, photography, and performance, among others.
Education
- B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
- M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
Current and upcoming courses
Three-Dimensional Design
ARTS113
This introductory course explores the basic formal and spatial considerations when working with three-dimensional structure and form. Studio projects incorporate a range of materials and methods of visualization. Outside assignments and class discussions are aimed toward helping students enhance their creativity and spatial awareness while acquiring sensitivity for placement, process, and materials. Required for Architecture majors.
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Sculpture I
ARTS207
This intermediate level studio course addresses a range of sculptural approaches by way of various materials, including clay, wood, metal, plaster, and cardboard. Each of these materials will be used to explore a specific technique or sculptural method such as carving, modeling, or fabrication. By the end of the semester, emphasis shifts towards the completion of more independent projects and conceptual questions regarding the tangible impact of materials, functions, and histories on sculptural artworks.