Isabell Wolke

Isabell Wolke is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), teaching within the Painting and Drawing department. She holds a BFA in Studio Arts from BGSU (2021) and an MFA in Studio Arts from the University of Cincinnati (2024). Her research explores the intersection of popular culture and the horror genre, reflected in her oil painting practice. Recently, she contributed to the exhibition “Devotion” in Taos, New Mexico, examining humanity’s connection to the divine. She joined BGSU’s faculty in 2024.

• Education:
• BFA, Studio Arts, Bowling Green State University, 2021
• MFA, Studio Arts, University of Cincinnati, 2024

Research Focus: Wolke’s artistic practice and teaching emphasize contemporary visual arts, with a focus on horror genre aesthetics and their cultural implications. Her work combines traditional oil painting techniques with thematic inquiries into societal narratives.