NSU faculty Kandy Lopez presents artwork for Women’s History Month

By Danna Bertel •

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Kandy Lopez, associate professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, is exhibiting her work “Phenomenal Woman” at the Miramar Cultural Center.

From left to right, “Br00klynBetty,” yarn and spray paint on plastic canvas, “Sue,” yarn and acrylic on plastic canvas, and “Br00klynBetty2.0,” yarn and spray paint on plastic canvas. COURTESY OF KANDY LOPEZ.

The exhibit runs from March 8 to May 10 at the Ansin Family Art Gallery, open Monday through  Thursday  from  9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lopez, who is also program director of Art + Design, explores the idea and history of women of color through different mediums, such as portraits made out of yarn and thread, as well as paintings and collages.

“I wanted to showcase work of people of color, specifically women of color, or this idea of a woman,” Lopez said. “I really focus on representing the amazingness of people of color, specifically women.”

There will also be a workshop at the Miramar Cultural Center on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where Lopez will explore gender and identity through portraits.

“A lot of people see some of the figures in the show as women and some of them don’t identify as that. Some see it as males, when in reality, they’re women,” said Lopez. “I like to showcase the plethora of what people of color, specifically women of color, are. So, we usually put into a stereotype for being a certain way, when in reality, there are so many combinations of us that we have, that should be highlighted in spaces where you normally wouldn’t see it.”

Lopez invites everyone who lives in the South Florida area to experience and see her art.