|
|
|
|
Artist Statement:
Over the years my art has
evolved into a personal
introspective search. The
constant denominator is a
strong sense of color, though
the subject matter can range
from whimsical to disturbing.
I feel my inspiration stems
from a past saturated with LSD
and a present filled with ADD.
The combination ...
Further Information
| |
Artist Exhibitions:
Botanical Prints show at
Tucson Botanical Gardens near
Grant and Alvernon. Opening
is 3/6/07 from 6-8. Aurora
Colors Gallery juried theme
exhibition Abstractions, color
& Texture 2-24 through 3-17-07
Opening 2-24 5:30pm-8:30pm.
145 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA.
Also new work is ...
Further Information
|
|
|
|
Artist Reviews:
City Week
-------------------------------
-------------------------------
------------------
Thursday 25
-------------------------------
-------------------------------
------------------
YOU GO, GIRLS. Check out a new
show at the Women's Gallery
and you just may go home with
a masterpiece.
The Summer Exposition 2002
showcases the multimedia
artwork of 18 women artists
from Pima, Santa Cruz and
Cochise counties. Artists
include Sue Becque, Diane...
Further Information
|
|
Collections:
Suzanne Crawford, Tucson, Az
Jean Hackett, Oak Park, Il
James Robb, Warren, NJ
Len Swanson, Tucson, AZ
Dan Leech, Tucson, Az....
Further Information
|
|
Commissions:
Coming Soon!
|
|
|
Maryjean Galivan Biography:
| Biographical information for Maryjean Galivan can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
|
Age
|
57
|
| |
| Gender |
Female
|
| |
| Status |
Single
|
| |
| Children |
2
|
| |
| Religion |
spirituality |
| |
| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| |
| Hobbies / Interests |
without a doubt, travel, which would include art, dance, music, and theater |
| |
| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Other
|
| |
| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
|
| |
| Favorite Visual Artist |
Dali
|
| |
| Favorite Work of Art |
all of it
|
| |
| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
When I was attending Southern Illinois University and attempting to paint straight realism, a visiting artist whose name I don't recall, painted for the class. His style was train of thought, and he used everything to bring texture to his work. I was inspired by him and have been using that technique ever since.
|
| |
| Why Did You Become An Artist |
It must be some form of insanity. It is expensive and frustrating. I think the reason I stay with it is that there is the occasion where it all works just right and there is a sense of contentment. It is also a form of meditation for me. All of the chatter in my brain shuts up and I am truly in the moment. |
| |
| Your Personal Biography |
Born: Oak Park Illinois 1950
Schools: Southern Illinois University
University of Arizona BFA
Work: Pima Community College
Printmaking Dept.
Tucson, Az.
Galleries:Solar Culture
Tucson, Az.
Artfare
Tucson, Az.
Collections: Joanne Robb, Warren NJ
Jean Hackett, Oak Park,
Il. Pima Community
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
Leo Dicurti, Tucson, Az.
Awards: Pima Community College
West Campus Student Show
2000. 1st Place, 3rd
Place and honorable
mention
Muse, Tucson Az.
2002 1st Place
|
| |
|
contact artist
