Gypsy Schindler

Gypsy Schindler serves as Assistant Professor of Art at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including Alfred University, Hope College, Kendall College of Art and Design, and Northern Michigan University where she held roles from Full-time Instructor to Assistant Professor.

• BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design (2001)
• MFA from Eastern Michigan University (2007)
• Study Abroad at Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy (1999)

Her research centers on identity fluidity through figurative exploration, examining how internal self-perception contrasts with external societal labels. Using mixed media including oil, pastel, and encaustic painting, she investigates complex identity narratives through series like A Study of They (2021-2022) and I Shall Not (2019-2020). Her work integrates technical mastery of human anatomy with conceptual depth about social constructs.

Schindler's artistic output demonstrates consistent engagement with figurative representation across evolving series. Her murals for Samuel Adams Brewery (10,000+ sq ft), FCC Stadium Heineken mural, and Mary Free Bed Hospital showcase public art integration with community narratives. The recurring theme of "fluidity of identity is a constant journey as a person, and as an artist" threads through all creative output.

• Artistic Merit Award, Real People Group Exhibition (2020)
• First Place Award: A DECADE OF GOLDEN APPLE ARTISTS (2020)
• Anderson Ranch summer residence scholarship (2019)

She has mentored Artworks apprentices on major mural projects while maintaining academic advising responsibilities. Her teaching portfolio includes Contemporary Art History, Business of Art, and specialized studio courses in drawing/painting across institutions. Schindler actively bridges academic instruction with professional practice through community-engaged art projects.

Her studio practice operates through multiple concurrent series including People Series (ongoing), Monotype Series (2015-2018), and Self-Study Series (ongoing), executed in conte, watercolor, and pastel. She maintains collaborative relationships with institutions like ArtWorks Cincinnati and Carlson Design while exhibiting nationally.