School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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16th February 2022
Meet the Faculty: Mie Kongo
Mie Kongo (BFA 2006) is an artist, a sculptor, and a professor, but above all, she is an observer. Fueled by a sense of curiosity and discovery, Kongo’s ceramics practice is rooted in exploring the nuance and subtleties of everyday life.
Originally born in Japan, Kongo came to Chicago to study at Roosevelt University. During this time, she decided to take studio classes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and later returned to the School to pursue her bachelor of fine arts degree. Now, Kongo has exhibited her artwork internationally and works as an adjunct associate professor in SAIC’s Ceramics department.
We talked with Kongo about her SAIC journey, the power of craft, and the importance of an art and design education. Read an excerpt from the conversation below.