Vamba Bility is a multidisciplinary artist working in painting/drawing, textiles, assemblage, audio-visual, text and performance. He earned his BFA from RISD and his MFA from Yale School of Art. He currently lives and works in New York and the New England area. His work has appeared in group exhibitions, including at the Africa Center, New York (2022); Lyles & King, New York (2021); and The Kitchen, New York (2017). He has an upcoming solo exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles (2024).
Building upon the independent work accomplished in Junior studio, students are expected to generate self directed work supported by in-process critiques, formal critiques, and individual meetings. Faculty and peer feedback will help students clarify their objectives, fine tune their technical abilities, and develop a strong working practice. Students are expected to hone their creative problem-solving skills and engage in a high level of dialog and work. Throughout the fall, students will practice integrating their source research into their studio practice. An increased and rigorous integration of contemporary art, critical theory, and criticism is expected. The visiting artist lecture series is a vital component of this course.
Students are pre-registered for this course by the department; registration is not available in Workday. Enrollment is limited to Senior Sculpture Students.
