Kiran Jandu is an art practitioner and academic working in experimental film, interactive performance, and site-based installation. Utilizing an archival research praxis, Kiran’s work addresses themes of intersectionality, mindfulness, and ecology. Kiran received an BA in Economics and Sociology from Smith College (2010) and an MFA from University of Massachusetts (2026). They’ve held positions such as VP in Corporate Responsibility and United Nations Oceans Fellow. Kiran has shown work internationally at theBLANK Gallery, Black Mountain College, Wild Clay at Unison Gallery, Window Peace at APE Gallery, Beaux-Arts de Paris, New Orleans Film Festival and non-institutional spaces. www.kirankjandu.com
UMASS - Professor of Digital Imaging and Foundations Sculpture (2023-26)
UMASS MFA Fine Arts Candidate (2026)
Beaux-Arts Paris NABA - Sculpture & Photography (2023)
Smith College - Magna Cum Laude, Economics & Sociology (2010)
Studio Lyra - Founder of creative research and social practice organization
J.P.Morgan Chase - Vice President in Corporate Responsibility and Development Consulting
Fellowships & Awards: Massachusetts Arts Council, Kahn Institute, United Nations-Nippon Foundation