Kiran Jandu is an art practitioner and academic working in experimental film, interactive performance, and site-based installation. Utilizing social practice and archival research, 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 held positions in Corporate Responsibility (VP) and at the United Nations (Fellow). Kiran has shown work internationally at theBLANK Gallery (NY), Beaux-Arts de Paris, Black Mountain College (NC), Unison Gallery (NY), Window Peace at APE Gallery (MA), New Orleans Film Festival (LA), and non-institutional spaces.
www.kirankjandu.com
UMASS - Professor of Digital Imaging / Foundations / Sculpture / Public Art / Design (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, media production, 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