Teaching Philosophy/Student Work
Teaching Philosophy
An important aspect of my teaching philosophy is my ability to listen. Throughout my years as an art educator and practicing artist, I have learned to engage in a conversation with my work and to attentively listen to what it is conveying. Over time, I have built a wealth of aesthetic knowledge that continually informs my practice. When I create, I can hear the voices of my past instructors who were genuinely invested in guiding me as an eager student. As an art professor, I aim to share this knowledge with my students. I find that color and composition are at the forefront of addressing my visual challenges.
After experiencing the ups and downs of the art world, my current focus is on creating work that is both interesting and important. Although my formal concerns have been abstract, I am recently returning to incorporating the figure into my pieces. I tend to avoid sticking with any one subject or style for too long, but my work has been noted for consistently reflecting my unique palette and instincts.
This explains why my work often shifts in mediums and styles yet still retains a recognizable identity. My ability to listen translates into guiding students toward the best outcomes in their personal art journeys. Unlike other subjects, art does not adhere to a one-size-fits-all approach.
I feel a sense of urgency regarding my artistic journey. With so many ideas swirling around, I never lack new directions to explore. I look forward to sharing all that I have learned with my students and assisting each of them on their personal art journeys.
Diane Di Bernardino Sanborn
Color in Arizona, Color Class Student Mural project painted on found cabinet doors.
Spring 2022 Student Art Exhibit
ART 167 Painting Telling a Story assignment
ART 113 Secondary Color Project
Scottsdale, AZ Royse Contemporary Gallery Reception Featuring Student Work
Advanced Painting Oil
Advanced Painting Oil
Advanced Painting Oil
Advanced Painting Oil
Advanced Painting Oil
Beauty in the Garden Final Project
"Back to the Future" Skateboard Exhibit, local Glendale, AZ Coffeehouse
Glendale Community College Student ART Club ART Connections
Permanent Installation in the Student Union representing four art movements:
Neo-Expressionism, Post Impressionism. Pop Art and Contemporary Art.
GCC Student Art Exhibit Celebration
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THROUGH APRIL 27TH
CONTACT: Diane Sanborn:
GCC Art and Humanities Dept. 623 845 3757
Glendale, AZ
The Glendale Community College Art and Humanities Dept. presents in the Student Union (SU104), the Annual Spring 2022 GCC Student Art Exhibit as well as an unveiling of the ART Connections, four-panel Art Club installation. The 56th Annual Juried Student Art show will showcase the work of currently enrolled students or those who have been enrolled in an art class in the past year. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus an additional $100 prize for each category winner. Students have the opportunity to sell their works during the exhibit.
A reception for ALL will be held on April 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, The new student Art Club, ART Connections, will unveil four large paintings panels as a permanent art installation. The panels represent four distinct artistic styles, Post Impressionism, Contemporary, Pop Art, and Neo-Expressionism. At the same time, The Annual Spring Art Exhibit will be on display in the Student Union beginning on April 18. Students are invited to submit work in many different categories. Complete details are available in a prospectus found in the Fine Arts office FA101. as well as the student application forms.
The Art Club students found inspiration from both their academic experiences, as well as making the transition back to campus from an earlier Covid pandemic environment. They wanted the art to reflect a more robust, in-person campus experience. To unite the four panels, the student’s images project a learning experience that includes diversity as well as a positive future.
Devin Dawson, Club President says, “We need not fixate on the past, but move forward and contemplate the now. This art project represents the intellectual, creative and occupational potential of being a student at GCC. We hope all who see this art can move past the last two years and share our sense of hope for a positive future. “
Diane Sanborn, Club Advisor states: “The convex mirror in the center of the panels allows everyone to become active participants. It is a point of self-reflection for the viewers to pause and think about the value of one’s own education and connect how each person can create a better future for themselves and their families. It is art for everyone! “
This Student Art Celebration, complete with an artist’s reception, will take place on April 27th 5:00 – 7:00 pm with the unveiling at 6:00 pm.
The location is Glendale Community College Student Union
6000 west Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302