William Udell
Sculpture and Special Projects Manager
Lecturer
Profile
Willie Udell is an artist and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. His teaching practice is grounded in material exploration, conceptual inquiry, and close attention to the overlooked aspects of everyday life. Drawing from his own work in sculpture and video, Udell encourages students to engage critically with form, function, and context—often through experimental approaches to process and installation.
Influenced by post-minimalism, institutional critique, and the aesthetics of infrastructure, he fosters a studio environment that values curiosity, reorientation, and sustained attention. His pedagogy emphasizes making as a way of thinking, inviting students to question systems of utility, visibility, and meaning.
Education
BA Kenyon College
MFA Rhode Island School of Design
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