In a youth crazed society, anxious about the marks of age, I am an aging white post-menopausal female baby boomer, WHO does not want to be EXTREMELY MADE OVER! I am a marked woman, distinguished by the topographical history of my flesh, maps of the memories of my life.
My work speaks of change, metamorphosis, and transcendence. People age. Through art, universal in its capacity to communicate, I hope to encourage dialogue about the inevitable, gradual evolution that we all must experience if we are fortunate enough to grow older. This visual conversation can elevate our awareness and acceptance of the natural process of transformation, to create an environment that will transcend the superficial, and embrace more dignified values and standards of beauty.
This work begins with drawings and photographs of myself and people familiar to me, or my face pressed directly in the photocopy machine. Multiple photocopies are then manipulated to transform the image. Hundreds of these are filed and kept. Significant to my work is the evolution of process, which intensifies the development of my vision. Through the abandonment of traditional methods of working once held so sacred, I am freed to think for myself, placing strict limitations upon my individualized methods. Self imposed restrictions of subject, tone, color, and mark-making enhance the poignancy of the content. There is a gradual breakdown of overall image, yet simultaneously the constituent parts become more specific, enhanced and real (hair, skin cracks, crevices, wrinkles, etc.). Paintings and drawings emerge concurrently, connected by process, consistency of vision, and pure obsession. It is the details that most accurately define myself and therefore, reflect in my art. It is the process that defines this work. Abstract clusters of entangled lines describe intimate glimpses of delicate mortal filigree. An obscured facial fragment emerges slowly, as I experience and choose each wrinkle, crack and crevice.
The image, intentionally conceived, analytically maneuvered, often methodically placed upon sand coated surfaces prepared with exact densities of sand to influence hue and texture, is then painted with a varied palette of sand, and finally oil. Distanced from content, after these many aspects of an extremely calculated process, the image miraculously emerges with its own voice. I can revisit these images, because the end result is always new! Despite my intensely controlled process, the image that appears eventually dictates to me, and I am happy to comply and be guided. Repeatedly, I am amazed, surprised, ecstatic, as I await the emergence of this new image with its own life and voice!
1997
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
MFA, Painting
1982
Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
Coursework in Interior Design
1978
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
1974
The Barnes Foundation, Merion, PA
Philosophy and Appreciation of Art with Director Violette de Mazia
1969
Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA
BFA, Painting; PA Teaching Certificate
2012
Cover Art for published book of poems
InLiquid, work chosen for InLiquid 2012 Calendar, Philadelphia, PA
2009
Adjunct editor for published Yiddish Yoga, by Lisa Grunberger, Ph.D
2006
Painting Representation in Northern Liberties NOW (catalogue)
2005
The Drawing Center, Portfolio Review with Curator and Painter, Luis Camnitzer, New York, NY
2003
The Drawing Center, Slide Registry, New York, NY
2002
Irma Rosenau Memorial in Painting, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
2000
The Leeway Foundation Edna Andrade Grant in Painting
Second Prize in Painting, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA
Juror’s Choice Award, Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, Conshohocken, PA
1997
Honorable Mention, The William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Berthe M. Goldberg Memorial Award, The Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Museum of American Art, Philadelphia, PA (catalogue)
1996
Wheeler H. Page Memorial Award, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
2025
March for Art, InLiquid Benefit, Philadelphia, PA
Unforeseen Matter, East Market, Philadelphia, PA
2017
Tone of Intention, Lacey & Phillips Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Curated and managed by InLiquid
2016
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
2016
The InLiquid Art & Design Benefit, Philadelphia, PA
Juried Miniature Fine Art Exhibit, Holtzman Gallery at The Claridge, Atlantic City, NJ
Early Work, Cigar Factory, Solo Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA
2012
Self... Portrait… Self Portrait, 3 Person Exhibition, Old City Jewish Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
51 Mitzvahs, Old City Jewish Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
InLiquid Benefit v.12, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA
Because, Old City Jewish Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
2010
Total renovation of 1400 square foot space, Philadelphia, PA
Dear Fleisher, 4 x 6 Inches of Art, 2010, Philadelphia, PA
2009
INTOYOURHEAD, Hopkins House Gallery of Contemporary Art, Haddon Township, NJ
Selected for Membership, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA
2008
Cerulean Arts’ 2nd Anniversary Exhibition, Cerulean Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Fragments: New Moments. Solo Exhibit, Cerulean Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Home Show, exhibited with Busy Bee Design, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
A Show of Hands, 18th Annual Auction to Benefit MANNA, Live Auction, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
2007
A Show of Hands, 17th Annual Auction to Benefit MANNA, Live Auction, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
2006
New Work, Feed Your Soul LLC, Corporate Headquarters, Jersey City, NJ
2005
Gallery Artists Group Show, Projects Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
A Papered Approach, Projects Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
M.O., Project Room, Philadelphia, PA
2002
Annual Juried Show, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
7th Annual Art Auction, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
2001
15 Exposures, The Alumni Association of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Conjunction with US Artists: American Fine Art Show, 33rd Street Armory, Philadelphia, PA
Decompositions, Solo Exhibition, Community Gallery Solo Series, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
2000
The Painter’s Eye, Emerging Artist Recipients of the Leeway Foundation Grants 2000, Nexus Foundation for Today’s Art, Philadelphia, PA
Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2000, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA
Open Juried Exhibition, Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists,
The Galleries at Schuylkill Printing Plant, Conshohocken, PA
60th Annual Juried Exhibition, The Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA
1999
Annual Juried Show, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
Works on Paper 1999, Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, NJ
Wayne Art Center 1999 National Spring Open Juried Exhibition, Wayne, PA
Annual Juried Exhibition, Artforms Gallery, Manayunk,
1998
100th Annual Fellowship Award Winners, Museum of American Art, Philadelphia, PA
Juried Art Show, The William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Works on Paper 1998, Beaver College, Glenside, PA
ART NOW, Solo Exhibit, Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
IDENTITY, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
1997
Pushing the Limit, Artforms Gallery, Manayunk, PA
Works on Paper, Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, NJ
The Unbroken Line, 1897-1997: The Centennial Exhibition of the Fellowship of the
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Museum of American Art, Philadelphia, PA
Emerging Artists Exhibition 1997, Artforms Gallery, Manayunk, PA
Master of Fine Arts: Thesis Exhibition, Museum of American Art, Philadelphia, PA
1996
Contemporary REALISM ’96, Philadelphia, PA
Wayne Art Center 35th Juried Exhibition, Wayne, PA
2012
Meet The Artist, Old City Jewish Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA
2008
Meet The Artist, Cerulean Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2005
Visiting Artist, Lecture and Critiques, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
2003
Visiting Artist, Lecture and Critiques, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
2000
Panel Discussion: Four of The Leeway Foundation 2000 Grant Recipients in Painting, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
Donohoe, Victoria. “The Arts.” Philadelphia Inquirer 26May 1996: D8.
“Emerging Artists,” Art Matters, August 1997, 8-9.
Sozanski, Edward J. “Works on Paper.” Philadelphia Inquirer 17Apr 1998: W40.
Bingaman, Brian. “Celebrations.” Reporter 28July 2000: B4.
Donohoe, Victoria. “Exhibit celebrates state of the arts on Pa.” Philadelphia Inquirer 30July 2000: MC3.
“Artpeople,” Art Matters, September 2000, 34.
Greenberg, Adam. “Upper Dublin artist-up real close, personal.” Ambler Gazette 20-26Sept. 2000: 1.
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2013-2019
Infant Portrait Studies
1992-1994
Certified Healthcare Designer, Milcare, A Herman Miller Company, Horsham, PA
1984-1992
Design Manager, Designer, Joseph Rothbard & Company, Philadelphia, PA
1983-1984
Designer, William P. Corbett Inc., Norristown, PA
1981-1982
Teacher, Painting, Drawing, Creative Movement, Cheltenham Art Center, Cheltenham, PA
1972-1973
Art Teacher, Hanover Public Schools, Hanover, MA (Massachusetts Teaching Certificate)
1969-1971
Teacher, Art and English Conversation, Seoul, Korea
1966-1969
Portrait Artist, Louis’ Artist Village, Atlantic City, NJ
1965-2013
Vocalist, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, NY
2012
InLiquid Calendar
2011
Cover art, book of poetry
2006
Catalog, Northern Liberties NOW, Philadelphia, PA
2000
Catalog, The Leeway Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
1997
Catalog, Fine Arts, Museum of American Art, Philadelphia, PA
Linda Lee Alter, Founder, The Leeway Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
David Marshall, Entrepreneur, New Hope, PA
Ivy Silver, Chair, Board of Trustees, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
Jonathan Cohn, LLC., Entrepreneur and glass blower, Philadelphia, PA
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Russell Silverman and Teresa Katz, Ventnor City, NJ
There are in excess of 100 paintings and drawings that have been acquired by private collectors, throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
