“Neil Chatterjee (b.2001, Fremont, California ) graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art ( MICA ) with a BFA in General Fine Arts with a minor in Sequential Arts in May 2023. Neil’s current focus lies in using the book to explore the capitalistic, hegemonic, patriarchal, and white world that dominates the world today. Complimenting his books are a variety of mediums like collage, drawing, insect pinning, and artistic taxidermy, which serve as a metaphor for humanity. His drawings, book arts, and insect pinning, have been featured in exhibitions nationwide in the USA, including California, Maryland, New York, Illinois, South Carolina, and online galleries; his first solo show focused on animals and took place at Red Bluff’s virtual gallery.  His graphic design work has also been used for companies like Davinta Finances, Konfer, and the MICA Center for Student Engagement. He also has experience working as a muralist for educational institutes. Finally, he has served in a curatorial role for multiple venues like MICA’s Rosenberg Gallery, Maryland Art Place, and Make Studio. Some of his professional work experience has included MICA Exhibitions, Maryland Art Place, Make Studio, Baltimore Museum of Art, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. In addition, he received the 2022-2023 France-Merrick Fellowship at his senior year of college, an award given to students who have shown outstanding citizenship to Baltimore’s community. Most recently, he completed an artist residency and gave a speech and a salon show at South Porch Artists Residency.”