Expert Subject: Contemporary Art

Carrie Ann Baade is a painter, storyteller, and professor who explores the intersections of myth, memory, and the human psyche through a unique fusion of historical art fragments and surreal narratives. At Florida State University, Baade mentors students in painting and drawing, guiding them to integrate both traditional and digital techniques in innovative art-making. Her courses examine classical methodologies alongside contemporary strategies, encouraging students to find personal resonance in their work.

Clint Sleeper is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work explores emerging technologies, activism, popular philosophy, and dark comedy. He investigates the ways that these topics overlap for us as we navigate complex problems, including environmental and political crises.