Joanna Cardenas, originally from San Luis, Arizona, has established herself as a dedicated artist and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arizona with a focus on Art and Visual Culture Education.

Joanna's journey led her to a career as a secondary art teacher, where she emphasizes a mixed media approach, inspiring students to explore various artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking. With nine years of teaching experience, she has become an esteemed mentor and advocate for artistic expression in the classroom.

She’s currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics at Fort Hays State University and resides in Phoenix, Arizona where she balances her teaching role with her pursuit of advanced knowledge.

In her artistic practice, Joanna is drawn to the realm of surrealistic representation, finding inspiration in the traditional crafts of Mexico. She utilizes limited color palettes and seeks to captivate an interplay of light and shadow within her work. Joanna also draws inspiration from her love of religious motifs, rebellion and subcultures of the electronic music scene. As she evolves and experiments with her craft, she remains a dedicated artist and educator, contributing her passion and expertise to the thriving artistic community of Phoenix, Arizona.