CV

Tabeena Wani 

+1 (740) 731-1288 | tw003421@ohio.edu | tabeenawani.com

Born 1995, Srinagar, Kashmir | Based in Athens, Ohio, US

EDUCATION

*2025 MFA Sculpture + Expanded Practice, Ohio University 

2019 BFA Graphic Design, Summa Cum Laude, Kashmir University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

*2025 Soft-Lab Textile Studio Tech, Ohio University. 

*2022-2025 Sculpture Annex Studio Tech, Ohio University.

Oversaw the use of the Sculpture Annex. Lead safety sessions on proper use of equipment and facilities for undergraduate students, assisted with projects, and retained OSHA standards. Performed routine and maintenance on equipment and facilities. Maintained eyewash station

2024 Letterpress Studio Assistant, Don Adleta, Ohio University. 

Assisted artist Don Adleta in expanding the letterpress studio at Ohio University, Summer. Transferred and moved furniture, equipment, and plates. 

2024 Resident Assistant, Pre-College Program.

Supervising students acclimate to campus life. Supporting residential students during out-of-class time, walking to class and dining halls, evening activities, on call overnight

2023-2024 Woodshop Tech, Ohio University

Oversaw the use of the woodshop. Lead safety sessions on proper use of equipment and facilities for undergraduate students and retained OSHA standards. Performed routine maintenance on equipment and facilities. 

2023 Resident Assistant, Pre-College Program

Supervising students acclimate to campus life. Supporting residential students during out-of-class time, walking to class and dining halls, evening activities, on call overnight.

2023-2024 Gallery Assistant, Ohio University Art Gallery

Curation, installation, and hosting visiting artists. Assisted head gallerist with install and de-install of exhibitions, and framed artwork. Oversaw undergraduates, delegating tasks, creating schedules, and approving work hours within an in-house system. Acting liaison between faculty, students, and gallery staff.

2022 Digital Lab Tech, Ohio University

Operation of large format printers: Epson and Canon, proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud in editing and prepping files for print, application of printed imagery to multiple paper and surface types.

Set up and operate laser cutting machine (BOSS Co2) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Proficient in LIGHTBURN and Adobe Illustrator.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

*2025 Instructor of record, Structure + Space, Spring, Ohio University.

2024 Instructor of record, Structure + Space, Fall, Ohio University.

Guided students in developing a studio art practice focused on structural artworks and supporting concepts, including the introduction of fiber arts. Facilitated hands-on learning through demonstrations, emphasizing art vocabulary for critique and discussion. Explored historical and contemporary contexts for effective verbal and conceptual communication to conceive concepts.

2024 Teaching Assistant, Sculpture: Interruptions of Space, Fall, McDiarmid Duane, Ohio University. 

Provides an introduction and exposure to issues of contemporary sculpture and trains students in the use of fabrication and reductive modes in a variety of materials to explore the use of space in sculpture. 

2024 Teaching Assistant, Function + Practice, Spring, Mia Johnson, Ohio University.

Designed and led a project.

2024 Teaching Assistant, Function + Practice, Spring, Alyssa Keil, Ohio University. 

Designed and led a project.

2023 Foundations Support Graduate Assistant, Fall, Ohio University

Documented student work and coordinated the management of projects.

2023 Teaching Assistant, Sculpture: Interruptions of Space, Spring, McDiarmid Duane.

Introduces students to contemporary sculpture issues, emphasizing objects that interrupt space, while training them in fabrication and reductive techniques using various materials to explore spatial concepts in sculpture.

2023 Teaching Assistant, Summer Kids Program, Selena Loomis, Ohio University.

Assisted the instructor in a with introducing fiber arts. Supported students through facilitated demonstrations in hands-on projects, preparing materials, providing individualized support, and encouraging collaboration.

2020-2022 Art Teacher, Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, Kashmir.

Designed and executed over 200+ lesson plans annually, incorporating techniques such as painting, color theory to enhance student artistic literacy. Maintained detailed achievement and progression records for 150+ students, utilizing assessments to tailor artistic instruction and support individual creative development. Collaborated with colleagues to integrate art projects with other subjects, promoting interdisciplinary learning.

2022 Teaching Demo, Painting & Drawing, Ohio University

Designed and lead a project.

EXHIBITIONS 

*2025 Summ, Trisolini Gallery, Athens Ohio

*2025 Fiberart International, Contemporary Craft & Brew House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2024 Present Pasts, The Westin Lombard, Chicago
2024 Soft Spots: Textiles and the Self, Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, Ohio

2024 Report Card, Ohio University Art Gallery & Kennedy Museum of Art, Athens, Ohio

2024 Ohio + 5, The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, Ohio
2023 And Still Was, Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens, Ohio
2023 Cabin 23, Strouds Run State Park, Athens, Ohio
2022 As Is, Trisolini Gallery, Athens, Ohio
2019 Open Studio, Pepper House - Space118 Art Foundation, Kerala, India
2019 OCPD, Undergrad Design Exhibition, Institute of Fine Arts, Kashmir University 

2018 Kochi Students Biennale, The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art, Kochi, Kerala, India
2016 Kochi Students Biennale, The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art, Kochi, Kerala, India 

AWARDS 

2024 Beans for Brains Scholarship, Jimmy Beans Wool
*2024-2025 Research Fellowship, Paisley Fellowship
2024 OH+5 Most Innovative Use Of Material Award
2023-2024 Research Fellowship, Paisley Fellowship
2022-2023 Travel and Research Grant, Abdul Ahad Guru Scholars Program 

*2022-2025 Tuition Scholarship, Ohio University 

2021 Cultures Of Resistance Creative Activism Award
2018 Students Biennale National Award, Kochi Biennale
2019 Gold Medal, BFA Graphic Design, Kashmir University
2019 UMISSA Tuition Scholarship, Beaconhouse National University 

RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS 

*2025 Vermont Studio Center, Artist in Residence, Vermont

2024 The Brutal And The Delicate Workshop, Anderson Ranch, Snowmass CO

2020 Fearless Art Collective, Independent Artist in Residence, Negombo Sri Lanka
2019 Pepper House - Space118 Art Foundation, Independent Artist in Residence, Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kerala India 

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Studio management, metal-shop hand and power tools, wood-shop hand and power tools, MIG welding, metal fabrication, woodwork, casting, mold making, papermaking, knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, letterpress, bookmaking/binding, drawing, illustration, and Proficient in Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Suites. Large-scale digital output (Epson and Canon) and laser cut machine operation (Co2 BOSS). Proficient reading, writing and speaking Kashmir, Urdu and Hindi, proficient reading/writing Arabic.

*Upcoming or Ongoing