About The Artist
Kelsey Marie Gavin is an internationally exhibiting, queer artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kelsey has an undergraduate background in art theory, painting, and video work. Their current practice consists of alternative photography processes, cyanotype printmaking, and stop-motion animation.
Education
2018 - 2022
BA with Distinguished Honors in Art & Art History
Ursinus College
Graduated with Distinguished Departmental Honors, Magna Cum Laude, Two time recipient of the Donald E. Camp Award (2021, 2022)
Specialized in Painting, Printmaking, Time-Based, and Installation-Based Media.
Department of Art and Art History
Department Chair: Prof. Cari Freno, BA Honors Thesis Advisor: Prof. David Aipperspach
2022 - 2024
MFA in Studio Art
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
Venture Fund Honorable Mention Awardee, Shortlist for MFA Alumni Award
Specialized in Alternative Photographic Processes, Printmaking, Stop-Motion Animation, and Art Theory
Graduate Department at PAFA
Department Chair: Dr. Kevin Richards, Graduate Thesis Advisor: Prof. David Dempewolf