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Artist Statement:
Myrna Brooks Bercovitch
From my vantage point , as an
artist , (the ultimate
observer )
I see into my soul
I see a constantly changing
world
I see them as complex images
in tune with my inner being.
I feel in a 'pas de deux ' (
so to speak )
My inner rhythms connect with
visual and emotional stimuli
and
I respond - in my behavior and
in my art pieces to the
vibrations.
The works - a reflection to my
inner responses .
Colors mirror my emotional
reactions.
They are my instinctive reply.
Textures ( common to all my
works ) express even deeper
thoughts,
overlapping tendencies refer
to fleeting ideas , details
We all see them.
I like to note them as layers
in my thought process.
My own way of working has
become comfortable.
Collage , painting , drawing
, and printing , alone or
combined -
My way.
To fulfill a need within
I feel fortunate that
I am able to share my thoughts
Silently
An attempt to pass on some
insight or emotion.
Our noisy planet is burdened
with many impositions -
Therefore this silent
contribution
Is a solitude
I like to share
With whoever is sensitive and
Who is ever seeking to find
it !
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Myrna Brooks Bercovitch Biography:
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Age
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68
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Jewellery making,photography,sewing |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Robert Rauchenberg
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Starry,Starry Night
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Matisse cut outs& Riopelle-L hommage to
Rosa Luxenberg |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
A need and a passion to create to express silently, my inner being. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Myrna Brooks Bercovitch
Artist/art educator/ illustrator/author
EDUCATION
1963- Jewish General Hospital- RN
1971-78- Saidye Bronfman Centre for the arts- studied drawing, painting, etching
1980 - Visual Arts-papermaking
1986- Concordia University- BFA- art education, special education
1990-92 – McGill University Summer Institute for Inclusion in Community
TEACHING
From 1980- mixed media, printmaking, creativity workshops, special children’s programs, special needs classes, collage, and computer as art.
1989-1999- Head of Children’s Department – Saidye Bronfman Centre
2002-2004- Director of ‘Art Room’ – Cummings Jewish Centre for seniors
From 1998 – teaching seniors art at Henri Bradet day centre- Julius Richardson Hospital
2007-now- Teaching pastel workshops Montreal Museum of Fine Arts School
PROFESSIONAL CREDITS
Participated in 80 juried group exhibits since 1979 in Canada, Japan, Korea, France, England, U.S.A., Brazil
18 solo exhibits in Spain, Canada, U.S.A.
2008-Author of published book- Life’s a Journey, Destination Imagination
AFFILIATIONS & COLLECTIONS
SLMM Loto Québec, Musee du Québec, Bibliotheque Nationale du Québec,
RAAV Air Canada, Alcan, Ace Technologies, McGill University, Maimonides
ARPRIM Hospital, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital
PSEC
SCA
FCA
Artotheque
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