Constructed Realities Photographic Works by: Steve Nyktas &

Heather Teets

Steve Nyktas, (Assistant Professor of Art, Butler University), is an artist whose work begins conceptually and culminates in a wide range of media including photography, sculpture, installation and video. Preoccupied with opportunities to better understand the everyday world, his art reveals places that were never meant to be seen, and encourages viewers to see things in new ways. Nyktas earned his MFA from Northwestern University in 2007, an MA from Purdue University in 2004, and his BFA from Albion College in 2002. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at galleries, museums, and alternative spaces including Dorsky Gallery (New York, NY), Gallery Four (Baltimore, MD), Rowland Contemporary Gallery (Chicago, IL), FLAT (Chicago, IL) and The 22nd International Festival Sarajevo (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina).

Distinctions include the Phillip C. Curtis Visiting Artist Award and the Morton Mickenberg / Martin Sosin Graduate Student Fellowship. He is also a proud member of the Danny Think Tank artist collective in Chicago.

Heather Teets ,A native of Indianapolis, Heather graduated from Herron School of Art & Design at IUPUI with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography, then went on to complete her Bachelor’s of Art Education and Master’s of Art Education. Heather joined Park Tudor in 2001 and has taught photography, graphic design, AP Art History and Art Seminar: Social and Global Issues in Contemporary Art. Outside of Park Tudor, Heather has been teaching photography in Spoleto, Italy for Spoleto Study Abroad since 2005. In 2008 Heather was made Visual Arts & Leffler Gallery Coordinator, and in 2012 was named Assistant Director of Fine Arts. Heather currently serves on the Academic Affairs Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She previously served on the Professional Development Committee and acted as yearbook advisor. In 2011 she initiated and coordinated the Visiting Artist Series, bringing artists of local and national recognition to Park Tudor School for art exhibitions and artist talks.

A fine art photographer, she has exhibited her work at galleries in Indianapolis and Dayton, OH, with selected works in privately held collections. She is an active member of professional arts and arts education organizations which include: National Association for Art Educators, NAEA Caucus on Social Theory and Art Education, NAEA Community Arts Caucus Membership, NAEA Committee on Multiethnic Concerns Membership, NAEA Design Issues Group, Arts Education Association of Indiana and the Contemporary Arts Society at Indianapolis Museum of Art.

   

   

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Untitled,  2012  Silver  Gelatin  Print,  30x40”.