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Artist Statement:
I first became interested in
art as a means to escape the
drudgery of my school days. As
I doodled I made shapes and
forms that I imagined,
creating my own reality. I
became absorbed with pushing
the real world away with
unexplainable images.
A reoccurring theme I use to
make a connection between my
inner reality and concrete
reality is the human figure -
the essence of a contemporary
feminine form. The human body
is a universal image. I use
the human figure as a dialogue
or language to express
feelings in tones that occur
in my personal experiences.
I am fascinated by writing and
the way I can communicate very
directly to the audience by
the use of a few words. Seeing
words and having to read them,
enables the viewer to
acknowledge the existence of
the painting by drawing them
in. I perceive on a more
visual level and feel most
comfortable expressing myself
with images. But I’m intrigued
by the impact of writing and
all the implications and
connections a limited amount
of words can make. The life
experiences of writers and
visual artists in nurturing a
creative spirit are similar.
I invite the viewer to ...
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Jeanne Fortune Biography:
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Age
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37
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
tap dance |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Social Realism - (1930 - 1945)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Alice Neel
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Picasso
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
my mother-in-law |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I had no choice, it's the only thing I can do! or want to do for that matter |
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| Your Personal Biography |
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