Claire Tomkiw is an interdisciplinary designer with a focus on combining analog photography processes, sculpture, and writing. Her work explores the limitations of the body, particularly through the lens of chronic illness, and pressures of womanhood through playful exploration of myriad mediums. 

She has exhibited in shows throughout the Midwest, East Coast, and internationally, received a Shorty Award in 2021 for her work in advertising, and was a recipent of the 2023-2024 ALL Prize. Claire obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland and her MFA in Studio Art with a focus in Design and Photography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

She is currently a full-time adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, teaching Basic Graphic Design, History of Graphic Design & Typography, and foundational Digital Arts courses. 

You can reach me at clairetomkiw@gmail.com or take a look at my CV here.