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Artist Statement:
Inspired by my fascination
with nature, I juxtapose
birds, fish, shells, flowers,
and landscapes in a variety of
environments in my works;
offering viewers a glimpse
into my dreams and
imagination. My body of work
expresses the beauty and
nobility I see within all life
no matter what level it ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2007
- Long Island Children's
Museum, Garden City, NY
2005
- Long Island Children's
Museum, Garden City, NY
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- 2009
The Affordable Art Fair, NY,NY
The Urban Canvas Art Show,
NY,NY
2008
- The Gracie Square Art Show,
Carl Schurz Park, New York, NY
2004
- Vermont...
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Colette Wirz Biography:
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33
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| Gender |
Female
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Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Expressionism - (1940 - 1955)
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
My Favorite Part is Mixing the Paints
“First I cover the painting surface with a thin wash of color to get rid of the bare white. This allows me to dive into the picture. From there, I make a small outline of my composition. This outline helps me decide where to place my subject in the painting. I organize my brushes and paints and start mixing them on a palette. This is my favorite part. Mixing the paints brings life and mystery to the colors.” -Colette Wirz
“Painting always begins with intense observation of the subject matter. In these paintings I draw inspiration from the seven birds that live in my apartment as well as the fish I observed in a recent trip to Florida. I also use nature photography books to compare the colors I observe directly.''
-Colette Wirz
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Bio- Colette Wirz
Born January , 1975 in New York City.
Resides and Teaches Visual Arts in NYC.
Education:
1996- 2004 Arts Students League of New York
1996 International School of Art in Umbria Montecastello, Italy
1994- 1996/ 2000- 2001 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
-BFA in Painting and Drawing
1993-1994 School of the Arts at the State University of New York at
Purchase Exhibits:
2007 Solo Show- Long Island Children's Museum
2005 Solo Show- Long Island Children's Museum
2004 Long Island Children's Museum
2003 Students League of New York
2000 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1996 The International School of Art in Umbria Montecastello, Italy
Art Residencies:
2004 Vermont Studio Center
Professional Art program in Painting and Drawing
2000 Ox- Bow Art Residency in Michigan
Professional Art program in Painting and Drawing
Profession:
Art instructor at The Art Studio NY
Artist Statement- Colette Wirz
Inspiration:
Inspired by my fascination with nature, I juxtapose birds, fish, shells, flowers, and landscapes in a variety of environments in my works; offering viewers a glimpse into my dreams and imagination. My body of work expresses the beauty and nobility I see within all life no matter what level it may occur, My paintings capture a delicacy and at the same time a boldness in form.
My strong colors challenge the viewer. Painting for me, always begins with intense observation of the subject matter.
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