Amy P. Coy Forum
Friday, February 6 | 5:30-7:30 PM | Lecture Hall
Join us for an evening of insight and conversation with Kandy G Lopez, the 2025 Winner of the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. This special program offers a deeper look into Kandy’s creative practice, her woven portraiture, and the stories that shape her work.
The Forum begins with a cocktail reception from 5:30–6:30 PM, followed by a lecture and discussion with Kandy and Shane David Hall, Prize Chair and Director, High-Profile Client Division of the Fine Art Group.
Kandy G. Lopez
Kandy G Lopez is a multidisciplinary portrait artist exploring cultural identity, representation, and power through fiber, painting, glass, and mixed media. Born to Dominican parents, she draws from her experience navigating multiple cultural landscapes. Lopez holds a BFA in Painting and a BS in Marketing/Management from the University of South Florida and earned her MFA in Painting from Florida Atlantic University in 2014. Her background in both fine arts and business informs her meticulous material investigations and strategic engagement with art institutions. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and Arts at Nova Southeastern University, where she integrates critical theory with hands-on material practice.