Native
Clevelander
and
BW
grad
Christina
Sadowski
celebrated
her
birthplace
in
her
first
solo
exhibition
at
the
E11even
2
gallery,
a
contemporary
art
gallery
Sadowski
helped
to
open.
Juxtaposing skyline with reflections, Sadowski's exhibit, "Reflections of Cleveland," focuses on combining her newfound love for kayaking, interactions with water and her love for Cleveland.
In her review of Sadowski's exhibit, Cleveland Scene's Dott von Schneider said, "Sadowski's first exhibition is unique in its storyline and viewpoint. The pieces are much like film stills, portraits of a peaceful hour that furthers our affection for our beautiful city."
Though
Sadowski
had
always
explored
and
experimented
with
art,
it
wasn't
until
her
time
at
Baldwin
Wallace
that
she
solidified
her
passion
in
photography.
Though
pursuing
a
non-arts
degree
in
human
resource
management
and
business
administration,
Sadowski's
exploration
of
core
classes
led
her
to
discover
her
passion
-
photography.
Through the mentorship and support of her BW professors, Sadowski's portfolio was entered into the Photoshop World Conference scholarship contest, in which Sadowski was one of 25 U.S. students selected for the scholarship. She additionally took home "Best in Show" and the "Academic Dean's Award" at the BW Student Art Exhibition that year.
In addition to her photography business, Sadowski co-owns and operates the E11even 2 gallery, which is located in 78th Street Studios in Cleveland. She also operates an Etsy shop, selling Cleveland-centered products. Additionally, Sadowski applies her undergraduate degree as a senior human resource generalist for a family-owned manufacturing company.