Dirk Staschke

American, b. 1971

Dirk Staschke is a full-time studio artist whose current body of work explores the realm between sculpture and painting, often employing meticulous representation (as in Dutch still lifes) to highlight skill and craft. He received his BFA from the University of Montevallo, followed by an MFA from Alfred University, while maintaining an ongoing studio practice and extensive exhibition record during the last twenty-two years. During this time, he has also taught at many notable institutions, including Emily Carr University, Alfred University, and New York University. His work has been shown internationally and is in permanent collections including the Smithsonian Museum (Washington DC), and the World Ceramic Center (Gwango-dong, South Korea).