Linda Cordisco

My professional career was in the field of education and administration, and did not allow much time to pursue my interest in art. I did however, manage to co-own and operate a weaving store for several years and taught a few classes. Once retired, I studied photography and later mosaics and abstract painting.  In Pittsburgh, where I lived for 40 years, I organized a photography exhibit representing the work of over a dozen photographers and produced a series of over forty portraits of gay and lesbian couples and families. It got accepted by a major gallery and we ended up raising over $7000 for Marriage Equality to support the ACLU legal fund.  Several months later, the portraits were shown in the lobby of city hall.  During this time, I also developed a passion for street photography. 

When my wife and I moved to Sarasota, I found the weather not conducive for street photography (I was use to the gray skies of Pittsburgh , and less humidity). I began to take classes in mosaics and abstract painting, and here I am today.   

Art for me is a major part of who I am. It lives in my soul and provides a lens for how I see the world.  I consider it a gift and am grateful for its presence. 

I am currently the chair of the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota (UUSRQ) Arts Council and enjoy working with a team of talented artists to produce 10 shows a year at the Lexow Gallery, which is part of the UUSRQ campus.