Amanda Shopa, PhD

Amanda Shopa, PhD.

Artist. Researcher. Educator.

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  • Week 9 of 209 Weeks

    Week 9 of 209 Weeks: “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and improving our lives.” —Maya Angelou Photo Notes: This photo was taken at Pacem in Terris in Isanti, MN in November or December 2021.

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  • Week 8 of 209 Weeks

    Week 8 of 209 Weeks: “Freedom is indivisible and either we are working for freedom or you are working for the sake of your self-interests and I am working for mine.” —June Jordan Photo Notes: This photo was taken at Cheonggyecheon stream is Seoul, South Korea in September or October 2018. This stream had been covered by…

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  • From Book Thief to Pinhole Camera Maker

    In junior high, I was a book thief. The school library had checkout limits, and I wanted more photography books than I was allowed to bring home. So I slipped the books in my backpack, then left the library through a second door we weren’t supposed to use. I always returned the books when I…

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  • Week 7 of 209 Weeks

    Week 7 of 209 Weeks: “WHETHER YOU LOVE WHAT YOU LOVE / OR LIVE IN DIVIDED CEASELESS REVOLT AGAINST IT / WHAT YOU LOVE IS YOUR FATE.” —Frank Bidart, “Guilty of Dust” Photo Notes: This photo was taken at Pacem in Terris in Isanti, MN in November or December 2021.

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  • Week 6 of 209 Weeks

    Week 6 of 209 Weeks: “It can be overwhelming to witness/experience/take in all of the injustices of the moment; the good news is that they’re all connected. So if your little corner of work involves pulling at one of the threads, you’re helping to unravel the whole damn cloth.” —Ursula Wolfe-Rocca Photo Notes: This photo was…

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