Artist Molly Geissman

Molly Geissman - Artist Statement

I am obsessed with the organic circular. This is an image buried deep in my 1950’s past and is the driving psychological energy behind my art making.

What interests me most right now is working on multi-layered imagery giving each piece a history and a place in space. I also search for ways to fragment the work, creating a sense of imperfection. Whether I am painting or printing, I welcome the uncontrolled accident (a surrealist at heart) and use my many years working with fiber to aid me experimenting with untraditional methods and materials to try to achieve unexpected results.

Resume

Education

1997-2002 College of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

1974 BS University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Exhibitions

Solo:

2004 Southwest Musical Theater @ Highland Theater, “Digging To China Series”, Oct/04, Albuquerque, NM

2003 Harwood Art Center, “Dysfunctional Diapirs”, Albuquerque, NM

2004 Albuquerque Contemporary 2004, Albuquerque Art Museum, Albuquerque, NM

2004 New Abstract Works by John Mulvany, Diana Ruth and Molly Geissman, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

2004 Sally French Gallery, Lamberville, NJ

2003 Encaustic Works ’03, Marist College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY

2003 Collection of Visual Delights, Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

2003 2-Person Show Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Minneapolis, MN,

2003 Euro-Estampe 2003, 5eme Biennale Europeenne de Gravure, Lorient, France,

2003 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM

2002 The Art of Albuquerque, Albuquerque Art Museum, Albuquerque, NM

2002 Autumn/Winter 2002-03 Group Show, Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Minneapolis, MN

2002 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM

2001 A Hunger Artist Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2001 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM

2000 A Hunger Artist Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2000 New Mexico Aids Society Benefit Annual Auction, Albuquerque, NM

1999 A Hunger Artist Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

1999 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM

1998 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM

2004 Albuquerque Journal, August 22.

2004 Albuquerque Journal, August 8.

2003 Albuquerque Journal, January 26.

2002 Santa Fe Monthly Magazine of the Arts, October pg. 49.

2002 Albuquerque Journal, September 1.

2000 Albuquerque Journal, October 22.

Gallery Representation

Occasions, Scottsdale, AZ



	Molly Geissman - Artist Statement I am obsessed with the organic circular. This is an image buried deep in my 1950’s past and is the driving psychological energy behind my art making. What interests me most right now is working on multi-layered imagery giving each piece a history and a place in space. I also search for ways to fragment the work, creating a sense of imperfection. Whether I am painting or printing, I welcome the uncontrolled accident (a surrealist at heart) and use my many years working with fiber to aid me experimenting with untraditional methods and materials to try to achieve unexpected results. Resume Education 1997-2002 College of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 1974 BS University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Exhibitions Solo: 2004 Southwest Musical Theater @ Highland Theater, “Digging To China Series”, Oct/04, Albuquerque, NM 2003 Harwood Art Center, “Dysfunctional Diapirs”, Albuquerque, NM Group: 2004 Albuquerque Contemporary 2004, Albuquerque Art Museum, Albuquerque, NM 2004 New Abstract Works by John Mulvany, Diana Ruth and Molly Geissman, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM 2004 Sally French Gallery, Lamberville, NJ 2003 Encaustic Works ’03, Marist College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY 2003 Collection of Visual Delights, Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2003 2-Person Show Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Minneapolis, MN, 2003 Euro-Estampe 2003, 5eme Biennale Europeenne de Gravure, Lorient, France, 2003 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM 2002 The Art of Albuquerque, Albuquerque Art Museum, Albuquerque, NM 2002 Autumn/Winter 2002-03 Group Show, Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2002 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM 2001 A Hunger Artist Gallery, Albuquerque, NM 2001 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM 2000 A Hunger Artist Gallery, Albuquerque, NM 2000 New Mexico Aids Society Benefit Annual Auction, Albuquerque, NM 1999 A Hunger Artist Gallery, Albuquerque, NM 1999 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM 1998 New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM Publications 2004 Albuquerque Journal, August 22. 2004 Albuquerque Journal, August 8. 2003 Albuquerque Journal, January 26. 2002 Santa Fe Monthly Magazine of the Arts, October pg. 49. 2002 Albuquerque Journal, September 1. 2000 Albuquerque Journal, October 22. Gallery Representation Occasions, Scottsdale, AZ





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