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Debbie Kupinsky is an associate professor of art at St. Norbert College, where she oversees the 3D areas of the art discipline and teaches foundational courses in studio art and drawing, as well as advanced classes in sculpture, ceramics, and global art history. Her creative practice investigates how objects and images construct meaning, focusing on themes of memory, relationships, and the interplay between natural and manmade environments.
Education
- B.A. in English, Syracuse University
- B.F.A. in Ceramics, Kansas City Art Institute
- M.F.A. in Studio Art, Louisiana State University
Kupinsky’s research explores material-based inquiry through ceramic, wax, wood, cloth, and found objects, often resulting in immersive installations that challenge viewers’ perceptions. Her work has been exhibited nationally, including solo shows at Abel Contemporary Gallery (2023) and Derryberry Gallery (2018), with themes reflecting conceptual motivations tied to memory and environmental intersections.
Notable Exhibitions and Residencies
- 2023: “Topographies” at Abel Contemporary Gallery (Stoughton, WI)
- 2021: “Somewhere” at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Annex Gallery
- Residencies: Red Lodge Clay Center (MT), Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, Appalachian Center for Crafts (TN), and Kohler’s Arts in Industry program (WI)
- Permanent Collections: Long Beach Museum of Art (CA), John Michael Kohler Art Center (WI)
Her teaching emphasizes material experimentation and engagement with contemporary artists, aiming to help students develop their artistic voice and conceptual rigor. Courses taught include ART 131 Introduction to Studio Art, ART 310 Global Art History, and HNRS 389 Museum as Classroom.
