Isaac Powell
Associate Professor of Art, Painting & Drawing
Education
- M.F.A. Painting, Washington State University
- M.A. Drawing, Stephen F. Austin State University
- B.F.A. Drawing, Stephen F. Austin State University
Research & Academic Interests
- Imagery in my work finds roots in the organic, natural world. Lush botanicals and topographic elements appear throughout my mixed-media works. These motifs symbolize the idea of imperfection, growth, and dissimilarity among people.
Publications
- "Nothing About Us Without Us", Carnegie Center, Lexington KY, 2024
- "Big Bend: Memento Mori", Michael Sickler Gallery, Syracuse, NY, 2023
- "Feedback", Center for Creative Performing Art, Richmond, KY, 2022
- "Electrify!", Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Washington DC, 2019
- "Cherry Bounce", William King Museum, Abingdon, VA, 2018
- "40/25", Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Washington DC, 2017
Associations, Affiliations & Work History
- EKU Chapter Phi Kappa Phi, inducted Fall 2015
Awards & Accolades
- VSA arts Grand Prize $20,000, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
- VSA arts First Prize $5,000, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
- Chautauqua exhibition (1st prize), Giles Gallery, Richmond, KY
