Current Scholars – Marissa Landis
Marissa Landis
Marissa Landis was the first recipient of the Cleaver Initiative with the School of Art. This program was created by Creighton Michael, an established artist, a professor at Hunter College and an alumnus of UT who wanted to provide an art history student at UT with the opportunity to experience the art world of New York City firsthand. Marissa visited New York City for approximately two weeks and visited numerous art museums and artists’ studios. Shee was introduced to collectors, gallerists, and artists and was essentially immersed in the workings of contemporary art. The time greatly expanded her understanding of art and artists.
After returning from New York Marrisa was an observational assistant for Creighton Michael as he curated a show at UT’s Ewing and Downtown Galleries. The show, “Pencil Pushed,” revolved around the re-imagining of drawing. She is wrote the artist introductions for each of the show’s 15 artists, many of whom are internationally known. The show opened September 17, 2012.