Dr. Mark Cottle

Biography

Mark Cottle studied English literature and music composition at Clemson University, followed by architecture and painting at Rice University, and theory and criticism at Harvard University. He has received numerous design awards, including the Steedman Fellowship in Architecture and the Dinkeloo Fellowship from the American Academy in Rome. His artwork is included in permanent collections at Rice University and the Atlanta High Museum of Art. He is actively engaged in art projects, such as 'The Cost of Money,' which reflects on the human and environmental toll of financial systems, with notable exhibitions including a residency installation at the Neutra VDL House in Los Angeles in 2019. In his teaching, Cottle leads graduate and undergraduate design studios and theory seminars, covering topics like 'The Left Hand Darkness: Shadow Structures' and 'White: Color.' His work often explores themes in Afrofuturism and architectural theory, pushing boundaries in design and cultural discourse.

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