Ivana Dama
Ivana Dama is an artist and researcher holding an MFA in Sculpture from Yale University. She previously graduated from UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture with a degree in Media Arts and Digital Humanities. Her multidisciplinary work spans audio-video installations, robotics, web projects, and music performances, with a focus on the nonverbal expression of traumatic experiences through sound studies and sonic memories. Ivana’s practice explores the relationship between sound and vibrations at various scales, from the microscopic to the architectural and satellite. Her work has been featured in over 30 group shows, and she has had solo exhibitions in Portland and Los Angeles. In addition to her artistic practice, she recently joined Columbia University’s MFA program in Visual Art as a professor, where she teaches a class titled Critical Issues in Sound.
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Ivana's Upcoming Workshops
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 11 - 15, 2025
9AM-5PM
Sculpture in Motion: Motors and Kinetic Forms
Ivana Dama
Tuition $1,290
Code S1112-25
This hands-on workshop invites students to explore the possibilities of kinetic sculpture by experimenting with motion and understanding the techniques necessary to make sculptures move. This workshop aims to simplify and demystify the process, breaking down the different types of motors and their potential applications. Participants engage in guided experiments and creative problem-solving, working with timers and controllers that don’t require coding knowledge. Students gain foundational knowledge of motor types, control systems, and kinetic mechanisms and have time to apply this learning to create their own projects.