Dr. Paulina Velázquez Solís

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Biography

Paulina Velázquez Solís is a multimedia artist and curator, originally from Mexico and Costa Rica. Her work encompasses installation, sound, sculpture, drawing, animation/video, and media performance. She explores the interaction of biological and natural worlds with cultural and social notions of normalcy through her art. Her installations and performances have been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo in Costa Rica, Taipei Fine Arts Museum in Taiwan, and Ex Teresa Arte Actual in Mexico City. Velázquez holds a B.F.A. in Printmaking from the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica and an M.F.A. in New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute, where she also received a Fulbright Scholarship for her graduate studies in the United States. With a diverse range of artistic practices, her recent works include 'Un río de todas las épocas,' a channel video installation, and 'Multifungi,' a multimedia performance. Velázquez's artistic vision and contributions enrich contemporary dialogues on art and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Critic

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Awards

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Artist Community Grant

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Fulbright Scholarship

Courses

Media Arts Performance Sound: Interactions Media Arts Performance Sound: Intersections Art Worlds Possible Special Topics: Time Space Year Research Workshop Seminar Selected Awards, Grants, Fellowships

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture