About the Artist
Bio/Resume https://visualfitness4all.com/about-renee/
Renee Sandell’s artwork centers on her Marking & Mapping® approach that also serves as her meditation practice. She visually explores the human condition in contemplative ways using a variety of expressive media such as painted silk and multi-media on black Fabriano paper. Her work emphasizes energies contained in virtues that create flow and discovery of sensory states of consciousness in the form of meditative mindscapes that attempt to bring light to darkness, especially needed in our turbulent times. Learn more about Renee’s art and exhibitions on her website https://reneesandellart.com/exhibtions/
Renee Sandell grew up in New York City and attended the High School of Music and Art. Sandell holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Art Education from The Ohio State University. Renee is Founder/Director of the expeditionary, museum-based SummerVision DC Program, which she designed and has delivered for the National Art Education Association (NAEA) since 2010. Previously Director/Professor of Art Education at George Mason University (2004-2014) and Professor of Art Education at Maryland Institute College of Art (1990-2003). Co-author of two books on gender issues, Renee has published numerous articles, book chapters and art curricula and served as a consultant to various school systems, museums, cultural institutions, and organizations. Winner of the prestigious 2019 Lowenfeld Award, 2016 Distinguished Lecturer in Art Education and 2013 NAEA National Art Educator of the Year, Renee has received numerous honors for her leadership and scholarship.
Believing in the power of art to facilitate human interaction, healing, and transformation, Renee uses her Form+Theme+Context (FTC) ® approach as a Balanced Way of Seeing® with Marking & Mapping® for meaningful engagement with art and other phenomena. Her Visual Fitness 4 All: Engaging Creativity & Insight® courses and workshops are custom designed for individuals within organizations, health spas, businesses, and organizations, to nurture “forthcoming” vision that creatively leads to deeper insight in learners of all ages!
