DIRECTOR BIOS

Marjee Levine is a modern-day alchemist; for 20+ years she has sought personal refinement through the practice of working with metals. She received her BFA (2000) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her MFA (2004) from Georgia State University. Marjee is an internationally recognized expert in the field of metal casting. She is Assistant Professor, 3D Arts (Sculpture) at Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and serves as an advisor and specialist at Sincere Metal Works, Amesbury, MA. Marjee has conducted lectures, workshops, and demonstrations at various institutions including: Harvard University, Penland School of Crafts, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the International Sculpture Conference, and the International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art. Additionally, she proudly served as the 2015 and 2017 co-chair of the National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art & Practices, held at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL. As a technician, educator, and mentor, Marjee’s focus is always to share information in order to promote access and facilitate creative exploration. She has found both personal conviction and an artistic voice through interacting with volatile materials, and together they continue to work in harmony.