Research Summary
My research explores the limits of conventional art spectatorship through the use of provisional materials and participatory methodologies. As a teaching artist, I situate my research within the field of art education, investigating the pedagogical possibilities inherent to the playful yet interrogative act of making art.
Education
- B.F.A., Illustration, Dearptment of Visual Art, Brigham Young University
- M.F.A., Community-based Art, Department of Art & Art History, University of Utah
Biography
Joshua Graham is a Salt Lake City based artist and educator. He is best known for his site-specific
work and community-based artistic interventions using found objects and other natural
ephemera. Artist-in-Residence programs are central to Joshua’s practice and reflect his
commitment to an ongoing investigation into the transformative power of art – a collaborative
process that illuminates and strengthens our connection with the people and environments we
interact with. Joshua’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, including solo shows at
contemporary art museums and permanent installations. He received his formal art training from
the Arts Students League of New York, Brigham Young University, and the University of Utah,
earning a master’s degree in fine art and community-based art education. He is currently an
assistant professor in art teaching at the University of Utah.