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Artist Statement:
A fleeting moment captured in
a snapshot, an intriguing word
or phrase, a distant memory
that has suddenly surfaced...
any of these elements may be
my inspiration for a new work
of art. As I consider this
fresh muse, my vague ideas
gradually coalesce into a more
coherent concept. My intuition
then guides me in how to best
manifest my vision – how to
combine the elements in a way
that is complex without being
complicated. For some
concepts, a realistic oil
painting is fitting. For
others, a looser mixed media
piece is more poignant. Some
become experimental drawings
in my sketchbook. Usually, my
focus is the human interest: a
figure that becomes the main
character in a tantalizing
narrative, revealed by some
elements of the scene, yet
veiled by others – unsettling
or comforting: evocative but
never pretentious. The
development of my artwork is
an organic process; it often
suggests approaches to me that
I had not anticipated. I add
layers, and repeatedly bring
forth and push back the light
and shadow... the colors
become saturated and the
once-flat surface gains depth.
I make patterns emerge from
the background, cause
nostalgic motifs to appear,
and immerse the scene in an
...
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
My artwork is currently in the
private collections of Ms. Lau
Klohe, Mr. & Mrs. Steven
Rounds, Mr. David Wermert, Mr.
Ryan Scully, and Ms. Amy
Shawley, among others....
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Commissions:
Brain Topography Journal,
Illustrator
painting used to illustrate a
special issue of Brain
Toporaphy, A Journal of
Cerebral Function and Dynamics
springerlink.com
May 2009
Brain Research Journal,
Illustrator
painting for the cover of a
special issue on the topic of
multisensory integration
elsevier.com
May 2008
The Free Spirits, ...
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Exhibitions for Bonnie Gloris:
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Beneath the Surface
a solo exhibition by Bonnie Gloris
curated by Greg Brickey
John Meagher Rotunda Gallery: 280 Grove Street, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ
November 4th – November 30th, 2009
Exquisite Corpse, 30th Anniversary Exhibition
local artists collaborate to play the classic surrealist drawing game
curated by Anonda Bell
Paul Robeson Galleries: Rutgers University, 350 Martin Luther King Blvd., Newark, NJ
November 19th – April 8th, 2009
Magic Window, a part of the Jersey City Artists Studio Tour
view a world that is intriguing and imaginative with a subtle sense of wonder
curated by Jim Pustorino/presented by Victory Arts Projects
545 Washington Blvd. Jersey City, NJ
September 23rd – October 31st, 2009
Fresher!
a show about recycling, consumerism, global warming, health, pollution, and renewable energy
curated by The Younity: Urban Female Arts Collective
Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center: 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY
October 3rd – 24th, 2009
A Book About Death
artists contribute 500 postcards each to create an unbound book about death, in homage to Ray Johnson
organized by Matthew Rose, abookaboutdeath.blogspot.com
Emily Harvey Foundation: 537 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
September 10th – 22nd, 2009
Cool Blue
in the heat of August the Restaurant/Lounge/Gallery is transformed into a cool blue oasis
curated by Andrea Morin
LITM: 140 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ
August 2009
The Canvas Project Volume 2, The Encyclopedia Edition
artists each illustrate 5 randomly selected words, creating a visual encyclopedia on mini canvases
organized by Shane Zucker and Steven Peterman
Atlanta Airport Atrium Gallery: 6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA
July 31st – September 4th, 2009
The Birds and the Bees
a celebration of spring, curated by Andrea Morin
LITM: 140 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ
May 2009
Women's History Month exhibition
show dedicated to Women's History Month in Jersey City's City Hall
curated by Greg Brickey
John Meagher Rotunda Gallery: 280 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ
March 10th – March 31st, 2009
Read the Jersey Journal article about the exhibition
The Sketchbook Project
traveling exhibition of sketchbooks with the theme "Everyone We Know"
organized by Shane Zucker and Steven Peterman
Art House Gallery: 309 Peters St., Atlanta, GA
February 27th – April 2nd, 2009
Dirty Show 10
international erotic art exhibition
Bert's Warehouse Theater: 2727 Russell Street, Detroit, MI
February 6th – February 14th, 2009
The Art of Healing
works which reveal or promote physical, psychological, spiritual, and/or emotional healing
curated by Dr. Virginia Fabbri Butera
Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery/The College of Saint Elizabeth: 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ
October 16th – November 25th, 2008
Midnight Oils: A Halloween Event
art is a spiritual instrument that helps man transcend its primeval fear of death and of the unknown
juried by Alain K. Khadem
Mills Pond House Gallery: 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY
October 4th – October 31st, 2008
Never Routine: Women in the Course of Their Daily Lives
a celebration of Women's History Month
curated by Mary Mulvihill
Grace Institute: 1233 Second Avenue, New York, NY
March 3rd – April 25th, 2008
Dirty Show 9
international erotic art exhibition
Bert's Warehouse Theater: 2727 Russell Street, Detroit, MI
February 8th – February 16th, 2008
Sometimes Comes Mother, Sometimes Comes Wolf
a journey through a world of seductive surrealism, antiquated pop culture, awe and wonder
curated by Justin Theroux and Douglas Little
Adidas Originals Shoe Box: Broome Street, New York, NY
February 2nd – February 9th, 2008, 12-8pm
Apparition
art that embraces the supernatural, paranormal, or religious
curated by Raymond Mingst
Curious Matter: 272 Fifth Street, Jersey City, NJ
September 16th – October 12th, 2007
17th Annual Faces of Woman Juried Exhibition
images celebrating women, by female artists
curated by the Las Vegas Arts Council
New Mexico Highlands University Design Center, Las Vegas, NM
March 23rd – April 21st, 2007
Scientific Aesthetics
artwork with a scientific or academic influence
curated by Jamie Schumacher
Altered Esthetics: 1224 Quincy St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN
March 1st – March 31st, 2007
Postcards from the Edge
art sale to benefit Visual AIDS, providing assistance to artists with HIV/AIDS
Sikkema Jenkins & Co.: 530West 22nd Street, New York, NY
December 1st – December 3rd, 2006
A Piece Apart
art sale to benefit the Free Rural Eye Clinic, providing eye surgery to people of the Philippines
curated by Jodin Isip
The Aidan Sayoy Gallery: 175 Stanton Street, New York, NY
November 15th – December 9th, 2006
Vinyl Killers 4
show of paintings on records
curated by Klutch
The Goodfoot: 2845 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR
October 26th – November 27th, 2006
The Art of Horror
show of artwork with horror themes
curated by Jamie Schumacher
Altered Esthetics: 1224 Quincy St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN
October 13th – November 10th, 2006
Mangled and Distressed
show on the topic of bodily distortion
curated by Chris Herbeck
Sputnik bar: 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY
July 8th – July 15th, 2006
Parsons Senior Illustration Show
student thesis work
curated by a jury of professionals
The Art Director's Club, 106 west 29th Street, NYC, NY
May 10 – May 19, 2006
Grand Union
show of artwork on ovals
curated by Jordin Isip & Rodger Stevens
Front Room Gallery: 147 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY
April 14th – May 7th, 2006
Illywords
illustrations and customized toys by Parsons students
curated by Illy and Tristan Eaton
Galleria Illy: 382 West Broadway, NYC, NY
November 14th – November 21st, 2005
Beauties & Beasts
the work of Bonnie Gloris and PRVRT
Uncommon Grounds: 402 Broadway, Saratoga, NY
October 31st – November 27th, 2005
Printed Matters
a poster and T-shirt show to benefit hurricane relief
Shelter skate park: 35 Commerce Avenue, Albany, NY
October 22nd, 2005
Street Sweepers
street art on street objects
curated by PRVRT
Firlefanz Gallery: 292 Lark Street, Albany, NY
August 26th – September 3rd, 2005
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