Libby Kay Sanchez

Libby Kay Sanchez (b. 1992) was raised in Floydada, Texas and graduated from Floydada High School in 2011. She graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts and continued her studies as a candidate for Texas Tech's Masters of Fine Art program. With her heart taking her in a different direction, Libby received more schooling to become an educator. During her time as a teacher, Libby received Teacher of the Year from her administration. A great honor, being that other educators nominate and vote for one another.

During her time at as an undergraduate at Texas Tech, Sanchez has been the recipient of the School of Arts’ senior studio space, the Verda Mae Fuller Todd Arts Scholarship, served as the Art Editor and Curator for the 2015 Harbinger: Journal of Literature and Art. She was also a member of Tech Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. As a graduate student, she was a recipient of the Fuller Todd Talent Scholarship and upheld a 4.0 GPA. Sanchez’ work has been exhibited and sold internationally.

Libby Sanchez wears many hats including Mom, wife, teacher, daughter, and sister. She enjoys sewing, baking, antique shopping, pottery, and spending time with her Mom. She also loves podcasts, animated movies, an...

MFA painting candidate, Texas Tech University. Left Program in 2016 with 4.0 GPA.


BFA, Texas Tech University, May 2015
Painting/Drawing

Statement -
I am overwhelmed with imagery that comes from everyday life (mundane), as well as popular culture (absurd) from past and present. Being confronted with simultaneous non-linear recollection from textiles and time, to experience personal narrative from feminine or domestic object.
I take inspiration from found material, memeing, transition from girlhood to womanhood,
“Lo. Lola. Dolly. Delores. Lolita.”
and absorption of nostalgia with levity that celebrates the matriarch with jezebel dreams and vice versa. I delight in the idea of these phases of life and these characters living in a realm without hierarchy and unashamed catharsis.

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