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Username: abstractpaintings
Member Since: June 2010
Member Since: June 2010
Dallas, TX United States
What would you like to reclaim? Serenity? Inspiration? A simpler life?
My work represents reclaiming.
Reclaiming a soulful life.
Reclaiming materials.
Giving a voice to discarded wood and metal. Honouring the elements of nature by celebratin...
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| Gender: | Female |
| Artist Statement: | What would you like to reclaim? Serenity? Inspiration? A simpler life? My work represents reclaiming. Reclaiming a soulful life. Reclaiming materials. Giving a voice to discarded wood and metal. Honouring the elements of nature by celebrating the beauty in rust, decay. Textures discovered or occurring serendipitously are often the source of my inspiration. Materials so humble as sand, construction adhesive, rusted metal, decayed wood, or Portland cement find themselves lovingly integrated into the paintings and sculptures I create. My intent is to create pieces that are luscious and glowing, exuding peacefulness and serenity, yet lively and energetic. With hidden layers of colour and history for the viewer to discover on their own. Most often I am working on several pieces simultaneously. Some take years to fully bloom. And a few prodigies are ready to enter the world on their own, in no time at all. It almost always feels as though my work creates itself somehow. A long journey as an artist has taken me down many paths: jewelry-making, graphic design, the realm of commercial photography, sculpting, and painting. It is an honour to share these pieces with you. Please feel free to let me know how you respond to them. May you, also, continue to reach for what inspires you to reclaim the life you want. If you need something in a particular size or colour palette, I cheerfully welcome custom commissions. Thank you for looking! |
| Education: | B.A. in Art as a result of exploring in a number of colleges and universities, including Instituto Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico; Cottey College for Women; Colorado Women's College; University of Colorado; Southampton University, Southampton England; and Missouri Southern State University. |
| Exhibitions: | LOST Gallery, Dallas TX ongoing Stephanie Anne Gallery, Dallas TX solo exhibit February 2011 Gallery@ 1300, Dallas TX solo exhibit September,October 2011 Belmont Hotel May 16-June 26, 2012 |
| Artist Tags: | metal sculpture, graphic contemporary, landscape trees, reclaimed repurposed, modern abstract, texture |