Nationally recognized artist and Board-Certified Art Therapist, , Maria Lupo, MFA, MA, ATR-BC attended Rutgers University, NJ receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Thru Rutgers University, Ms. Lupo began her Sculptural studies in Cennina, Italy. Her time in Tuscany proved to be a major influence on her work as well as a new artistic direction for the artist. I found my cultural roots as well as my artistic heritage as a sculptress in Cennia, remarked Ms. Lupo
Maria continued her studies in Sculpture at Hunter College, CUNY, receiving a Master’s of Fine Arts degree. In addition to her studies as a fine artist. Maria has completed her Post-Masters Specialization in Art Therapy from Caldwell College and is a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist holding a second Master’s Degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Currently,
Ms Lupo is a Doctoral Candidate in Medical Humanities at Drew University. Lupo is an adjunct at Montclair State University , Caldwell University and Union County College
A recipient of the NJ State Council on the Arts fellowship award, Ms Lupo’s work is included in many public and private collections.www.lupoart.com