Sandra Bowden facts for kids

Sandra Bowden is an artist and painter born in 1943. She is from New York City. From 1993 to 2007, she was the president of "Christians in the Visual Arts". This group helps artists who are Christian share their work.

About Sandra Bowden

Sandra Bowden grew up in Massachusetts. She studied art and earned a degree from the State University of New York.

Her Art and Collections

Sandra Bowden is known for her unique art. One of her special collections is called Gilded. In this collection, she takes old art from the Renaissance period and gives it a new look. She often reinterprets art that shows Mary, an important figure in Christianity.

Where to See Her Work

Sandra Bowden's art is displayed in famous places around the world. Her paintings are part of the permanent collection at the Vatican Museum of Contemporary Religious Art in Rome, Italy. This means her art will always be kept and shown there. You can also find her work at the Haifa Museum of Art in Israel.

Her art is also owned by big companies. These include Holiday Inn hotels in America and the General Electric Corporation.

Books by Sandra Bowden

Sandra Bowden has also been involved in writing books about art.

• She is the subject of a book called The Art of Sandra Bowden.
• She also edited a book titled Faith and Vision: Twenty-Five Years of Christians in the Visual Arts.
• She contributed to another book called It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God.