Andrea Polli

Andrea Polli
Opening of Particle Falls, 2013
Born1968 (age 55–56)
EducationMaster of Fine Arts, Art Institute of Chicago; PhD in computing, University of Plymouth, UK.
Notable workAtmospherics/Weather Works, Heat and the Heartbeat of the City, N. Particle Falls
MovementEnvironmental art
AwardsFulbright (2011), UNESCO Digital Arts Award (2003)
Websitehttp://www.andreapolli.com/

Andrea Polli (born 1968) is an environmental artist and writer.[1] Polli blends art and science to create widely varied media and technology artworks related to environmental issues.[2] Her works are presented in various forms, she uses interactive websites, digital broadcasting, mobile applications, and performances, which allows her to reach a wider audience.[3]

Her work has appeared widely in over one hundred exhibitions and performances both nationally and internationally including the Whitney Museum of American Art Artport[4] and the Field Museum of Natural History.[5][6] She has received numerous grants, residencies, including a residency at Eyebeam,[7][8] and awards including the Fulbright Specialist Program (2011)[9] and the UNESCO Digital Arts Award (2003).[1] She is currently an Associate Professor of Art and Ecology at the University of New Mexico.[10]

  1. ^ a b "New WVU exhibitions feature Andrea Polli, Deem artists". West Virginia University. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Andrea Polli". Gruenrekorder. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Polli, Andrea, "Artistic Climate", NEA".
  4. ^ "Soundwalk on the High Line". Whitney Museum of American Art. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  5. ^ Verdon, Michael (3 December 2011). "Margaret Cogswell". AVT 101 – Artist Research. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Art Exhibit Melting Ice / A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change will travel to Monaco". United Nations Environment Programme. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Andrea Polli | eyebeam.org". www.eyebeam.org. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  8. ^ "The Artistic Climate | NEA". www.arts.gov. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  9. ^ "US Specialist Programme Alumni". Fulbright New Zealand. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference UNM was invoked but never defined (see the help page).