Julie Kanapaux

Julie Kanapaux is an abstract artist influenced by nature, with a focus on perception and space. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, with a Minor in Photography, from Ringling College of Art and Design, where she was recognized as a Trustee Scholar and received the Presidential Sculpture Award. Kanapaux has created numerous public artworks, including a multi-story mural titled Momentum for the Alfred R. Goldstein Library at Ringling College in Sarasota, FL (2017). She has participated in over fifty individual and group exhibitions.

In addition to her artistic practice, Julie has extensive experience as a graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer. She is the Co-Director of the SARTQ Artist Collective and the owner of Kan Kan Studios. Currently, she lives in Osprey, FL, with her family and serves as a full-time professor at Ringling College of Art and Design.

“My imagery often begins as intuitive, organic forms that seek to extract order and balance from the chaos of nature. In recent years, I have shifted from traditional materials to digital tools, which I find offer limitless possibilities without the constraints of drying time. This transition has also enabled me to create on a larger scale, enhancing the impact of my vision. At the core of my artistic evolution lies a belief that our perception of space shapes our experiences. My work reflects the intricate connections that both unify and distinguish these spaces, inviting viewers to engage with the world around them in innumerable ways.”