Olivia Valentine is a visual artist working in textile construction, drawing, photography, and installation, as well as collaborative projects that span a variety of media and disciplines. Through her work she examines the edges and boundaries of spaces, beginning with the close examination of the edges of fabrics and textiles. Her work has been exhibited and performed across the US and internationally at museums and galleries including a recent solo exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center (Iowa) and other venues such as The Round Tower (Copenhagen), Museum of Arts and Design (New York), The Kohler Art Center (Wisconsin), The Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago), The American Academy in Rome (Italy), and The Powerhouse Museum (Australia). Awards include a Fulbright Fellowship, A 2020 Iowa Artist Fellowship, the Brandford/Elliott Award, and grants from the Iowa Arts Council. Olivia is currently an Associate Professor of Art and Visual Culture at Iowa State University.