CYNTHIA VOGEL
Cynthia is an artist currently working out of Buffalo, NY and holds a B.F.A in Studio Art in Sculpture. Cynthia’s been making art since she could hold a pencil. Growing up, Cynthia was enrolled in the Munson Williams Pratt Institute community summer art classes for ceramics and painting. Over time, she turned her love for making art from a hobby into practice. She continued developing her skills, and eventually fostered a love for sculpture after working as a studio assistant at Sculpture Space in Utica, NY for artists like Jenna North, Deborah Simon, and Alice Hope Moore. Cynthia went on to study sculpture at Buffalo State University with a concentration around foundry operation and metal working. Cynthia’s body of work explores a variety of media like metal, wax, fiber, natural found objects, ceramics and glass. Cynthia’s work brings elements of nature and synthetics into her narratives that center around ideas of choice.
As a mixed-media artist, one of her main creative media is performance. She has over a decade of experience in practicing the art of hoop dance, fire dancing, as well as being brought up at a young age with a foundation education in traditional dance styles such as tap, jazz, and ballet. She has performed at many private events and curated her own performances to encourage the art of storytelling through movement.
Cynthia also a licensed social worker (LMSW-p), and her life’s work Is dedicated to combining social justice and mental health with her knowledge of the arts. Her goal is to expand access to creative arts practices for young people and their families. She utilizes elements of community engagement and mental health to deliver her workshop, 'Flow Science' Her research in trauma, post-traumatic growth, and creative arts/expressive arts therapy are combined to deliver an all-ages interdisciplinary seminar about building trust in community, connecting to self, and understanding the importance of "finding your flow" This workshop encourages fun ways of learning to connect with our bodies, connect with others, relaxation techniques, and most importantly, being reminded of the incredible health benefits of connecting to self, togetherness, and play.