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Erin McGee Ferrell

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Erin McGee Ferrell is an internationally celebrated artist renowned for her innovative fusion of classical oil painting techniques with cutting-edge technology. Ferrell's work gained global recognition following her solo exhibition in Bahrain during the esteemed Annual Spring of Culture, where she showcased a captivating series of paintings inspired by two years at the Formula 1 Grand Prix. In February 2024, Ferrell further distinguished herself as a speaker in Saudi Arabia, representing the US State Department on the integration of AI and art in non-artistic domains. As an educator, Ferrell has imparted her knowledge and skills to students at The University of New England in Maine for the past four years. Her academic background is as diverse as her artistic practice, holding degrees from Mount Holyoke College and the University of the Arts Philadelphia, and further enriched by studies at Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts, Maine College of Art, the Art Students League of NYC, and the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Ferrell's work not only traverses geographic boundaries but also blurs the lines between traditional art forms and modern technological advancements, making her a pivotal figure in the contemporary art world.