Bio
Sandra Lanz Sánchez-Penichet (b.1987) is a contemporary painter known for her energetic portraits and figurative oil paintings. She was born in Havana, Cuba, and immigrated to the United States at the age of eleven, when her family received political asylum. She now lives and works in Portland, OR, USA.
Her work lovingly depicts the unique characteristics of her sitters, and is increasingly concerned with depicting natural environments with the same level of admiration and care. She approaches traditional oil painting with an illustrative sensibility that is rooted in a love of drawing. Her work gives subtle nods to the Arts and Crafts movement, which used motifs from nature to critique the impact of industry and technological advancement on human values.
As a student, she earned distinctions such as a National Scholastic Art & Writing Award and two consecutive “Top 10 Artists” Scholarships from Florida International University. She received her BFA in Painting in 2010.
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Born in Havana, Cuba, 1987
Lives and works in Portland, OR, USA
Education
2010 BFA with a concentration in Painting, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Exhibitions
2025 “Art Club” after/time Collective, Portland, OR
2025 “O.S.D., 1” Portland, OR
2010 “Symvolo: 2010 BFA Spring Exhibition” Ritter Art Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
2009 “Housed” FAU Student Union Art Gallery Boca Raton, FL
“Persistent Objects: A Drawing Marathon” FAU Student Union Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
“Site: Downtown” Avenue Studio, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2007 “Spaced Apart” Graham Center Art Gallery, Miami, FL
Residencies
2026 Ruth Smith Gallery, UK
2026 Caldera Artist in Residence, February Cohort, Oregon USA
Grants
2022 RACC Arts3C Grant: Fall 2022 Cycle
Awards
2008 FIU “Top 10” Scholarship: Spring Art Student Review
2007 FIU “Top 10” Scholarship: Fall Art Student Review
2006 FIU Honors College Annual Art Competition: Second Place 2D
2005 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Silver Medal
Collections
Sandra Lanz Sánchez-Penichet is featured in various national and international private collections.
