Sandra Lopez-Isnardi
Associate Professor of Art and Design
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1995
Clack Art 110
(989) 463-7286
Office Hours: TWTH: 11-12; T: 4-5; W:4:30-5:30
Homepage: http://lopez-isnardi.com/
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C. S. Lopez-Isnardi holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Photography from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Her works are included in the permanent collections of the Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, OH and the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx, NY. Her images can also be found in several private and corporate collections. Sandra's images have been published in "The Creative Camera," and "Photo Art Processes" written by Nancy Howell Koehler and published by Davis Publications. She has won numerous awards on a regional and nation level.
Specializing in traditional gelatin silver prints and pigment inkjet digital prints, Sandra's work is large scale ranging from 20"x 24" to installation digital pieces running 8'x 8'. Her newer work includes platinum/palladium prints created from digital negatives. Her graphic design can be found on the covers of various books published by Crossroad Publishing, NY, NY., as well as in other works created for small businesses.
Education
- M.F.A., Photography, University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning (1985)
- B.S. Liberal Arts, State University of New York, New Paltz (1981)
Research Interests
My primary concern is with photography's unique mark making system, often referred to as photo 'syntax,' in relationship to the aesthetics of a fine photographic print and metaphor as it applies to photography. I am also interested in the impact that digital art and photography has on photo syntax and metaphor.
Themes: Identity Issues based on culture, gender, sexuality, and spirituality in relationship to a social context, specifically the United States, Latin America and Europe (France, Spain and Itlay).
Recent Courses Taught
- Gallery Director. Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery.
- Creativity, Self Knowledge & the Spiritual Journey. HUM 180.
- Senior Show. Art 500.
- Photography Studio. ART 224.
Selected Creative Works
- Sandy Lopez-Isnardi, Curator, Bob Rozier, and Mike Volker. "Interpretive Landscapes: Paints, Pixels, and Prints." Boniface Art Center. Escanaba, MI. January 22, 2008.
- "Simply Landscapes: Pixels & Prints." Mariandale Retreat Center. Ossining, NY. August 8, 2008.
- "Recent Works." 57th Street Art Fair. Chicago, IL. 6/3/07.
- Sandy Lopez-Isnardi. "Chicago's 57th Street Art Fair 2006." Chicago's 57th Street Art Fair 2006. Chicago, IL. 2006-06-4.
- Sandy Lopez-Isnardi. "Lakefront Festival of the Arts." Lakefront Festival of the Arts at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Milwaukee, WI. June 16, 2006.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- Alma College Technology Grant 2008
- Alma College Faculty Professional Development Small Grant
Professional Memberships
- Mid American Print Council
- Society of Photograhic Eduction
Service to the College
- Educational Technology Committee
- Pine River Anthology Art Advisor
- Faculty Personnel Committee
- Faculty Personnel Committee
Service to the Community
- Coordinator of the 27th Annual Alma College Print Show Competition
- Coordinator of the 26th Annual Alma College Print Show Competition
Service to the Profession
- Juror for the Mid Michigan Artist Guild, Lansing, MI
