Luc Biscan-WhiteLuc Biscan-White is a queer, nonbinary native Appalachian image-maker. Through found-object sculpture, alternative darkroom processes, and foraging natural materials, their work questions the notion of individualism by reminding us of our communion with the natural world.
Email : lucbiscanwhite @ gmail . com
Curriculum vitae
Education
2024
Bachelors of Fine Arts (pending)
Studio Art - Sculpture & Photography
Honors College, Minors in Appalachian Studies, French, Women’s and Gender Studies
Radford University, Radford, VA (expected 2024)
2024
Bachelors of Science (pending)
Biology - Forest Ecology & Plant Conservation
Honors College, Minors in Chemistry, Sociology
Radford University, Radford, VA (expected 2024)
2022
Université Catholique de Lyon, France
French language & Art courses
University Study Abroad Consortium
University of Idaho, ID
2018
High School Diploma
summa cum laude, salutatorian
Richlands High School, Richlands, VA
Selected Awards & Grants
2023
Robert Glen & Cora Green Toney Appalachian Studies Scholarship ($3,400.00)
Appalachian Regional & Rural Studies Center
Radford University, VA
2023
Ruth Bricker Painter Award ($3,000.00)
Department of Biology
Radford University, VA
2022
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship ($5,000.00)
U.S. Department of State & Institute of
International Education
2022
McGlothlin International Education Fund Award ($1,500.00)
McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement
Radford University, VA
2022
Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture ($5,000.00)
Botanic Gardens Conservation International-US & Garden Club of America
2020
McGlothlin International Education Study Abroad Award ($2,500.00)
McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement
Radford University, VA
2019
Highlander Research Rookies ($4,000.00)
Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Radford University, VA
2019
Andrew W. Ross Endowed Photography Scholarship ($3,677.00) (2019-current)
Department of Art
Radford University, VA
2019
Carson Scholarship ($750.00) (2019-2023)
Department of Art
Radford University, VA
2018
Dr. Margaret “Trinka” Smith-Burke Scholarship ($4,250.00) (2018-2022)
Community Foundations of Virginia
Bluefield, VA
Selected Exhibitions
Selected Projects & Publications
“Tension at the Altar: Confronting the Erasure of Queerness in the Middle Ages and Appalachia.” College Art Association of America 112th Annual Conference, Oral Presentation. Chicago, IL. 2024.
“Revisiting the Saints: Locating Queer Histories and Medieval Architecture through Photography.” 10th Annual Summer Research Celebration, Oral Presentation. Radford University, VA. 2022.
“Weaving Narratives: Sarah Sense, First Nations Traditions in Fine Arts, and Alternative Digital Processes in Contemporary Photography.” Virginia Conference on Race, Oral Presentation. Roanoke College, Salem, VA. 2022.
“Unearthing Giants: 3D Rendering and Segmentation in Avizo Lite.” Video Presentation. Division of Plant Sciences, Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago, IL. 2021.
“Wearable Life: Translating Medicinal Plant Properties in Jewelry.” The Macksey Journal. Vol. 1, Article 129. 2020. https://mackseyjournal.scholasticahq.com/ article/21824.
“Escape the Isolation: Gabriele Münter’s Pursuit of Utopia in German Expressionism.” Student Engagement Forum, Virtual Presentation. Radford University. 2020.
Languages
English (native)
French (intermediate listener, intermediate speaker, intermediate reading & writing)
Computer Skills
SPSS, CooRecorder, Cdendro, R and R Studio, Avizo Lite, ImageJ, ICM-Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office 365.