Mad About Citrus
(self-portrait)
24" X 18"
Oil on Canvas
2007
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Artist's Statement
I am inspired by interpretations of beauty, vintage fashion, and the power of color relationships. I am equally interested in gesture, juxtaposed flat and volumetric forms and the process of artistic mark-making. My paintings combine these visual elements to explore the essence of a subject or spirit of a moment I find multi-faceted, visually intriguing, or humorous.
Some paintings reveal themselves slowly and diligently and others find their way in quick and unexpected expression. I'm continually exploring the delicate balance between imposing necessary structure and exposing the vulnerable spontaneity of the painting process. As best I can tell, this tension enhances the content of the painting - whether figurative or abstract - to create a connection with the viewer. My paintings come from personal and societal influences, the joy and fear of mark-making, and a deep desire to create a spark of shared recognition with the viewer. From this connection, the viewer completes the picture through the filter of his or her own ideals, memories, relationships, and experiences.
Artist's Resume
Education
B.F.A. 2005 Painting, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
1990s Study in composition, PNCA Continuing Education, Portland, OR
1988 Study in drawing, Clark College, Vancouver, WA
1986 Study in painting, Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR
B.A. 1983 Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (sigma cum laude)
Solo Exhibitions
2010 Solo Exhibition, Gallery, Silverton, OR
2009 Solo Exhibition, Homespun Websites, Portland, OR
2008 Solo Exhibition, Sweetie, Seattle, WA
2007 Solo Exhibition, Purdie Rogers, Seattle, WA
2006 Solo Exhibition, US Bank Stadium Branch, Portland, OR
Group Exhibitions
2015 The Dog Show, Sisters Art Works Entry Gallery, Sisters, OR
Jurist Kathy Deggendorfer, artist
2005 B.F.A Thesis Exhibition, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
2005 B.F.A. Juried Show, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
Jurists: Horatio Law - PNCA faculty, Emily Plews - artist, and Ariel Cohn - artist
2005 Room of Thoughts, 5th Avenue Suites Hotel, Portland, OR
2004 Juried Exhibition, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR
Jurists: Sherrie Wolf - artist and MaryAnne Defembaugh - gallerist
2004 Gala Exhibition, Swigert Commons, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR 2004 Juried Exhibition, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
2004 Together for Children Benefit Auction, Black Butte, OR
2003 Together for Children Benefit Auction, Black Butte, OR
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