Amy Shekhter is an emerging American contemporary artist. She is inspired by historic iconic figures and her love of today’s fashion. She uses a creative mix of mediums, merging digital design with various layers of texture found from resin, glitter, paint, and crystals. By putting a modern spin on familiar imagery, Amy’s pop art not only introduces younger generations to these important icons, but also touches on materialism and values of today’s culture. Amy spent her childhood living in Alaska, then moved to Florida in 2002 to pursue a degree in education. She used her M.Ed. in Art Education to teach art in public and private schools as well as at many local museums and galleries. In the past five years, her love for teaching has transferred into a desire to focus more on her own work. Her admiration for influential females can be seen in her past and current works, as she creates a playful spin on contemporary culture using prominent branding and bold colors. Guided by her fascination with the differences in communities, values, and needs, she has seen in her move across the U.S., she expresses this contrast in culture through her work. Exhibitions:2021 Spectrum, Art Basel, Miami, FL2021 Group Show, Earth and Bone Studio, Tampa, FL2020 Solo Exhibition, Frame of Mind, Ormond Beach, FL2020 Affordable Art Show, Los Gatos, CA2020 JCos Art Haus, Online Gallery2020 Humidbeing Magazine, February Featured Artist2020 Group Show, Eclectic Knights, Orlando Museum of Art2019 Group Show, Sweater Weather, Mize Gallery, St. Petersburg, FL2019 Group Show, Dia de los Muertos, City Arts Gallery, Orlando, FL2019 Group Show, Arts on Granada, Ormond Beach, FL2019 Resident Artist, Arts on Granada, Ormond Beach, FL2019 Group Show, Galaxy Lighting, Daytona Beach, FL Education:UCF Bachelor’s in Education, 2006UCF Master’s in Art Education, 2009