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Artist Statement:
Much of my work is inspired by
the Chinese masters, Taoism,
philosophy, and the wonderful
things in ordinary life.
Whether it's the slant of
light as August folds into
September, the brilliant
orange of a Cheeto, or the
playful humor of a kitten, I
find the movement of art ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Upcoming Shows and Exhibitions
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Factory on 5th Art Space
Albuquerque, NM
Nov. 16th, Third Friday - Art
on the Edge
Dec. 7th, First Friday
Arstcrawl Show
@ 1715 5th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(between Aspen and Haines)
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Art @ Home Trunk Show
Presented by the Rio Grande
Artisans
Enjoy the comfort of ...
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Artist Galleries:
Texas Art Spot
122 N Beaton, Corsicana TX
75110
903-641-1168
Dream Gallery
Madrid, New Mexico
505-424-3304
House of Lyndon
Gallup, New Mexico
227 W. Coal Ave, Gallup NM,
87301
(505-879-0413)
jasmineinc@msn.com
Dreamscape Gallery
1325 5th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-...
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Artist Reviews:
http://artlifenewsblog.blogspot
.com/2007/10/yin-and-yang-look-
into-mirror-of-our.html
ArtLife News Blog
http://sparklystrandz.blogspot.
com/2007/10/featured-artist-pla
stic-pumpkin.html
Sparkly Strandz Blog
http://www.alilsumptinsumptin.c
om/2007/10/07/plastic-pumpkin-a
rt-spiritual-fun-intriguing/
A Lil' Sumptin Sumptin
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Renee Adams Biography:
| Biographical information for Renee Adams 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. |
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Age
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34
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Taoist |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
art, fellow artists, art openings, reading, writing, video games, electronica (electro, house, ambient, trance, trip-hop, et al), philosophy, learning, meta-fiction, modernist poetry, pottery, Chinese history, Taoism, Buddhism, meditation, learning languages, meditation, history, mythology, museums |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Watercolor
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Ukiyo-e - (1600 - 1867)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Wang Ximeng, Fu Yi Yao, Francisco Goya
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Too many too choose one
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Much of my work is inspired by the Chinese masters, Taoism, philosophy, and the wonderful things in ordinary life. Whether it's the slant of light as August folds into September, the brilliant orange of a Cheeto, or the playful humor of a kitten, I find the movement of art present in all things.
By observing the world around me, I create.
Chinese brush painting is part of my daily meditation. I take each stroke, each layer, and each subject seriously. Yet, in all that heaviness, there’s something wonderfully humorous. The lighthearted balances the grave. Such is the harmony of life. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
It's something that I must do. I can't ignore it. I've tried other lifestyles and careers--and nothing makes me feel as harmonious as working in the arts. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Ren Adams has been involved in art since she was a child. A native of southern California, she assisted her artistic parents with in-person shows, benefits, and gallery events across Los Angeles. Her mother, southwestern artist Rosalie Rushing (Rosalie Adams) is a talented artist living in Lancaster, California with over 35 years of experience in acrylic and mixed media. Her father (Craige Adams) is also an inventive stained glass crafter.
Ren studied art, music, anthropology, mythology, and poetry at Antelope Valley Community College, where she graduated with honors. She mentored in poetry under Charles Hood and Robert Peters and went on to attend the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, where she studied poetry under Thom Gunn and pursued additional techniques in art and writing. She has a B.A. from UC Berkeley and offers classes through the UNM campus (and through the Factory on 5th Art Space).
She embraces her life as a New Mexico artist and is the publicist for the Factory on 5th Art Space. She is also the co-founder of the Duke City Renegades Art Guild, an active local arts & crafts alliance devoted to living, sharing, and selling artwork. She is fond of Albuquerque and she enjoys spending time with other Albuquerque artists who are trying to make a difference in the art scene there.
She has always been fascinated by cross-disciplinary studies and she finds traditional Chinese brush painting to be the perfect blend of history, artistry, and harmony.
She began brush painting as part of her spiritual path. As a Taoist, she takes brush painting very seriously and paints as part of her daily meditation. Each painting is one step farther along the path of enlightenment, internal balance, and happiness. Each painting is one step improved over the last. Each painting is meant for someone special.
Her husband, Ken Murakami, is a talented silversmith and jeweler who calls himself a “texturist.” He also shows work in Albuquerque.
Kinda cheesy? Well, I guess it’s easier to write in the third person than to talk about yourself in first person. |
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