Lauren Hartman
Lecturer AY
Cal Poly Maritime
Office: Faculty Office Building, Second Floor, Room 206
Email: lhartman@csum.edu
Phone: (707) 654-1018
Education
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.F.A. | San Francisco Art Institute | 2010 | |
| B.F.A. | Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH |
2004 |
About
Lauren is an artist, educator, and community organizer living and working in Oakland, California. She received an MFA in Painting from San Francisco Art Institute in 2010 and a BFA in Printmaking from Columbus College of Art and Design. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally and is held in several private collections. One of her most recent projects, the Society of Submerged Culture, was in residence at StoreFrontLab in San Francisco.
Hartman's teaching reflects an interest in the creative process as a system for problem solving and in-depth engagement with the subject matter through experiential learning. Her own art practice investigates human interactions with the sea. Oceans are a platform to discuss global issues, physically linking us all through international waters. Hartman seeks to create an open dialogue around cultural shifts, natural phenomenons and current events through her socially engaged practice. Hartman's project the Society of Submerged Culture, is an on going investigation into the many facets of submerged culture and forgotten layers of histories and folklore.
Courses Taught
HUM-120: Introduction to Visual Arts
Intro to Visual Arts is a hands-on course designed to give you time, space, and guidance to develop your creative voice while sharpening your technical skills. Through a variety of materials and techniques, you’ll explore visual storytelling, artistic expression, and the fundamentals of design.
HUM-115: Maritime Arts
Maritime Arts analyzes the question, what role does art play in the recording and forming of our view of the world around us. This course looks at a multiplicity of maritime art forms used by sailors and various traditions of costal communities that paint our understanding of maritime culture and history. The class will not only study these art works but experiment with the various processes and mediums.