Aspiring to Inspire:
I combine my knowledge and experiences as a field biologist and conservation educator with memory and imagination. My paintings and ceramics explore creative interpretations of today’s forests and landscapes. Flowing, bold and energetic brush strokes use movement, light and color to portray an enrapturing natural world of our times with clues of distress.
The works express a deeply felt connection to nature. Loving nature comes with sadness and concern for our lack of this connection and stewardship. My paintings address our relationship with nature and encourage a shared concern for the urgent need to change course.
Education:
2023, MFA with Distinction, Painting, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, GPA 4.0
2021, BA, Art, Univ. Hawaii, Hilo, HI, GPA 4.0
2001, MS, Environmental Education, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
1978, BS, Biology/Natural History, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Exhibits:
2023 International Juried Show, Wailoa Art Center, Abstract Only!, Hilo, Hawaii
2023 MFA Thesis Show, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
2022 MFA Public Critique, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
2022 Juried Group Show, Light and Threshold, Pratt Institute, DeKalb Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2021 Juried Show, Plein Air, Wailoa Art Center, Hilo, Hawaii
2020 Juried Show, Hawaii Nei, Wailoa Art Center, Hilo, Hawaii
2019 Juried Show, Plein Air, Waiioa Art Center, Hilo, Hawaii
2018 Juried Show, Student Art Show, University of Hawaii Hilo
2017 Show, Student Art Show, Volcano Art Center, Volcano, Hawaii
Publications:
2021 University of Hawaii Hilo, Kanilehua Art & Literary Magazine
2020 University of Hawaii Hilo, Kanilehua Art & Literary Magazine
Curatorial and Exhibition Organization:
2023, What in the World?, group show, Artist as Curator Course, Pratt Institute
2020, The Metaphysics of Abstraction III, Installation Committee, University Hawaii Hilo 2019, Pacific States Biennial North American Invitational Print Exhibition, Installation Committee, Univ. Hawaii Hilo
2019, Senior Student Art Exhibition, Installation Committee, University of Hawaii Hilo
2019 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Installation Committee, University of Hawaii Hilo 2019, Exhibition by Mayumi Oda, Authored exhibition text and research paper, museum preparation, installation, East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii
Memberships:
Member, Pratt Artist’s League, Pratt Institute, 2021-2023
President, University Hawaii Hilo Student Art Association 2020
Board member, University Hawaii Hilo Student Art Association 2019
Volcano Art Center member 2016 - present
SGC Printmakers International member 2019 - 2021
President, Volcano Community Association, 2020, board, 2018-2020
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