about
ARTIST STATEMENT
I like to challenge myself with new concepts and materials that I can develop into a series of thought-provoking artworks. Whimsical treatments and bold colors are hallmarks of my work. Lately, I’ve become fascinated by working with hair. It is a universal object that I am incorporating into my artwork to connect with viewers of all cultures. You can see these works in the “conceptual” tab of this website. Among my influences are my experiences from travel, spiritual quests and childhood memories.
The artworks of Elizabeth Murray, Milton Avery and Marc Chagall have inspired me to try new and different approaches.
BIOGRAPHY
I received Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA), in Baltimore, Maryland. After running a ceramic business and working full time as a Career Development Specialist in colleges and universities for over 25 years, I moved to Munich, Germany. While living in Munich, I studied with a local recognized abstract artist and took workshops in France, Italy and Hungary, reawakening my love for painting. Since my return in 2002, I have pursued my passion for creating art in a variety of mediums.
INVITATIONS
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA, Associate Artist 2006-present
elan magazine, Fairfax, VA, feature article, “Universal Truths,” December 2017 issue, click here to read full elan article.
Invited to design a card for “The Project Washington, DC” deck of cards, 2011
EXHIBITIONS
2023, Washington Caucus for Art, DC chapter, Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg, MD,
Our Voices Carry Weight, Christina Massey, curator.
2023, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Van Landingham Gallery, Alexandria, VA, juried show, Heartfelt.
2022, Friendship Heights Center Gallery, Bethesda, MD, Womens Caucus for the Arts, juried show, “Songs That Make Us Move”
2021, Brooklyn Waterfront Coalition Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, juried show, “Overtime”, Charlotte Kotik, Curator
2019, The Art League, Alexandria, VA, juried group show, “Origins”
2019, The Atheneum Gallery Invitational, Alexandria, VA,, juried group show, Board: out of our minds!
2018, Mosaic Gallery, Fairfax, VA, juried group show, Uncommon Visions
2017, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, invited to show
2012, The Family Center, Inova Shar Cancer Institute, group show
2012, Margaret W. and Joseph Fisher Gallery at The Schlesinger Concert Hall
2011, NOVA, solo show
2008, River Rd Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Bethesda, MD, solo show
2007, Generations Dance & Fitness Studio, Alexandria, VA, solo show
2007, BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD, juried group show
2006, Art at Linthicum Walks, Annapolis, MD, juried group show
2006, Yellow Barn, Bethesda, MD, solo show
2006, Target Gallery, Alexandria, VA, new artist members show
2006, Strathmore Mansion, Rockville, MD, group show
2006, The Art League, Alexandria, VA, members show
2006, Artworks Gallery, Reston, VA, group show, May 2005
2005, Visions Gallery, Georgetown, Washington, DC, group show
2005, Glenview Mansion, Rockville, MD, printmakers’ show
2004, All-India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi, India, juried group show
Pauline Siple
“Universal Truths,” elan Magazine,
Click to here to read full elan article.
“My interest in abstracting the ordinary is found throughout my Birds on a Line series… I’m fascinated by their sizes, shapes, spacing and the subtle individual colors reflected on them.”
about
ARTIST STATEMENT
I like to challenge myself with new concepts and materials that I can develop into a series of thought-provoking artworks. Whimsical treatments and bold colors are hallmarks of my work. Lately, I’ve become fascinated by working with hair. It is a universal object that I am incorporating into my artwork to connect with viewers of all cultures. You can see these works in the “conceptual” tab of this website. Among my influences are my experiences from travel, spiritual quests and childhood memories.
The artworks of Elizabeth Murray, Milton Avery and Marc Chagall have inspired me to try new and different approaches.
BIOGRAPHY
I received Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA), in Baltimore, Maryland. After running a ceramic business and working full time as a Career Development Specialist in colleges and universities for over 25 years, I moved to Munich, Germany. While living in Munich, I studied with a local recognized abstract artist and took workshops in France, Italy and Hungary, reawakening my love for painting. Since my return in 2002, I have pursued my passion for creating art in a variety of mediums.
INVITATIONS
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA, Associate Artist 2006-present
elan magazine, Fairfax, VA, feature article, “Universal Truths,” December 2017 issue, click here to read full elan article.
Invited to design a card for “The Project Washington, DC” deck of cards, 2011
EXHIBITIONS
2023, Washington Caucus for Art, DC chapter, Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg, MD, Our Voices Carry Weight, Christina Massey, curator.
2023, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Van Landingham Gallery, Alexandria, VA, juried show, Heartfelt.
2022, Friendship Heights Center Gallery, Bethesda, MD, Womens Caucus for the Arts, juried show, “Songs That Make Us Move”
2021, Brooklyn Waterfront Coalition Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, juried show, “Overtime”, Charlotte Kotik, Curator
2019, The Art League, Alexandria, VA, juried group show, “Origins”
2019, The Atheneum Gallery Invitational, Alexandria, VA,, juried group show, Board: out of our minds!
2018, Mosaic Gallery, Fairfax, VA, juried group show, Uncommon Visions
2017, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, invited to show
2012, The Family Center, Inova Shar Cancer Institute, group show
2012, Margaret W. and Joseph Fisher Gallery at The Schlesinger Concert Hall
2011, NOVA, solo show
2008, River Rd Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Bethesda, MD, solo show
2007, Generations Dance & Fitness Studio, Alexandria, VA, solo show
2007, BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD, juried group show
2006, Art at Linthicum Walks, Annapolis, MD, juried group show
2006, Yellow Barn, Bethesda, MD, solo show
2006, Target Gallery, Alexandria, VA, new artist members show
2006, Strathmore Mansion, Rockville, MD, group show
2006, The Art League, Alexandria, VA, members show
2006, Artworks Gallery, Reston, VA, group show, May 2005
2005, Visions Gallery, Georgetown, Washington, DC, group show
2005, Glenview Mansion, Rockville, MD, printmakers’ show
2004, All-India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi, India, juried group show
“My interest in abstracting the ordinary is found throughout my Birds on a Line series… I’m fascinated by their sizes, shapes, spacing and the subtle individual colors reflected on them.”
Click to here to view full review.