Amy Freeman

Amy Freeman is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Florida’s School of Art + Art History, with roles spanning innovation courses and art history instruction. She has taught at institutions including the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Wyoming. Her artistic practice focuses on exploring cultural restrictions imposed on women in domestic spaces, informed by movements like #MeToo and the erosion of reproductive rights. Freeman employs mixed media, deconstructing and reassembling artworks to create narratives reflecting personal history and societal pressures.

Education:

• M.F.A., Painting, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
• B.A., Studio Arts-Painting, University of Wyoming
• Study Abroad: Mediterranean Studies, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Sicily, Italy)

Research & Artistic Focus: Freeman’s work critiques gendered domestic limitations through storytelling and material transformation, drawing from 19th-century feminist critiques and contemporary socio-political themes. Her mixed-media collages and paintings address themes of confinement and resilience.

Exhibitions: Notable shows include Handcrafted (Imperial Center for the Arts, 2024), Valdosta National (2022), and Common Thread (2021). Over 30 exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally highlight her exploration of identity and materiality.

Teaching & Innovation: Developed courses in art, creativity, and innovation. Current roles include Adjunct Faculty at the University of Florida’s Innovation Academy and Online Master of Arts in Art Education.