Nancy A. Bernardo
she/her/hers
Professor of Digital Media Studies (Instruction)
MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Office Location
- 213 Morey Hall
- Web Address
- Website
Research Overview
My artistic scholarship is driven by a fascination with seamlessly blending old and new technologies within print, digital, and motion platforms. I reimagine vintage imagery and ephemeral objects in a contemporary context, delivered with a touch of irony, humor, and unfiltered honesty. My work serves as thought-provoking exploration of societal constructs, body image issues, social norms, and popular culture.
Through my constructed fusion of vintage and modern elements, I challenge conventions and redefine the boundaries of graphic design. My work invites viewers to question the status quo and embrace a new perspective on the world, hoping to leave an indelible mark on the visual storytelling landscape.
Research Interests
- Graphic Design
- History of Graphic Design (1850-1995)
- Typography
- Collage
- Victorian ephemera
- Dada
- Punk culture
- Letterpress printing
- RISO printing
- Motion Design
Courses Offered (subject to change)
- Graphic Design 1 and 2
- Digital Media Senior Capstone
- History of Graphic Design
Awards
- PRINT Magazine, Best of Region Regional Design Award (East Region)
- PRINT Magazine, Regional Design Award (East Region)
- 50 Books 50 Covers, 50 Best Covers Category
- AIGA New York State of Design Contest, Judges Choice
- HOW Magazine In-House Design Awards, Outstanding Achievement
- HOW Magazine Best of International Design, Merit Award
- Graphis Design Annual Award
- Society of Typographic Arts 100 Design Award
Exhibitions/Residencies
- NEH Summer Institute: History of Modern Design: The Canon + Beyond
- Kolaj Institute: The Awakening: Collage as Illustration Residency, New Orleans, LA
- DesignHer, Hollins University + Old Dominion University
- AIGA Design for Democracy: Get Out the Women’s Vote, Online Gallery
- Visual Studies Project Space, Rochester, NY
- Cut + Paste, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, NY
- Decorative Debris, UMass, Lowell, MA
- Material Interruptions, Gallery R, Rochester, NY