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About

Tessa Davidson is an Assistant Professor of Art and Design at Harding University. She graduated from Harding in 2006 with a Bachelor of Art in Art Education. She received a Master of Education at Harding, a Master of Art in Art History from UALR, and a Master of Fine Arts from the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Tessa and her husband, T.J., have two daughters, Eden and Hannah. Alongside her teaching career, she maintains a professional studio practice and enjoys biblical studies, traveling, and spending time with her family. 

Artist Statement:
My work combines contemporary and traditional media including performance, video, sound, and representational oil painting. I am inspired by historic forms of the human figure, particularly when the figure is integrated into sacred and contemplative spaces. Symbolic gestures, objects, and approaches of Medieval and Renaissance devotional art heavily influence my approach. My paintings, performances, and videos are infused with poetic elements to provide space for reflection. By echoing historical themes in contemporary veils, I aim to highlight humanity’s ongoing existential quest for hope, meaning and belief.

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Education/Academic qualification

MFA, New Hampshire Institute of Art Manchester, NH

20152018

MA, University of Arkansas in Little Rock Little Rock, AR

20092014

M.Ed, Harding University

20072009

BA, Harding University

20032006

Disciplines

  • Art and Design