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Marie M. Barr Bio
I grew up in Connecticut the youngest of 9
children. With so many kids in
the house, there are few things which you get to claim as your own, and crayons
are not one of them. Somehow the red is always missing, or the only colors not
worn to the nub are the generic store brand that are too waxy. I turned to the
family “junk drawer” to broaden my materials. Always certain to find some
hideous shoe laces or some cool antique buttons and Chiquita Banana stickers.
This contributed to my love of mixed media.
When it came time for college I knew I would go for art. I earned a
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and Design from
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Most of my work is mixed media and is an experimental
process. A lot of my earlier work consisted of traditional art finalized with a
digital process. My current work incorporates watercolor painting,
with inks, markers, or pastels. More recently I have been working in oil.
Artist Statement
As an artist, I have always been interested in people. Our emotions, how we perceive ourselves, how we relate to others, and the masks we put on to hide our feelings.
We are all strange puppets. We should be the masters of our own fate, but instead our emotional reactions overwhelm our course of action. I explore our inner turmoil.
My art can be described as emotional surrealism. It is a visual expression of emotions, self-perceptions and relationships. Sometimes the work is an expression of self defeat, shame, and unrealistic expectations when you cannot see clearly. Other times my work addresses bravery and triumph which can only happen once you identify your monster.
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Education
BFA Communication Arts & Design
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Graduated Cum Laude
Upcoming shows
Style Lounge
2008, May 24 - July 6
Tarzana, CA
Group Show
Distinction
Gallery - Escondido, CA
2008, October 6- November 2nd
3 person Group Show
Past solo shows
Hyaena Gallery - Burbank, CA
2007, June 16th
Solo Show
Past group shows
111 Minna Gallery
2008, January 25th
San Francisco, CA
Group Show
ISM Gallery
2008, January 25th
Long Beach, CA
Group Show
The Saving Christmas Festival
2007, Dec 15th
Carlsbad, CA
Group Show
Cannibal Flower 07 year
anniversary show at Hangar1018 Los Angeles, CA - August 2
Group Show
Untitled Love Project – Santa Ana, CA
2007, May 5th
and Thinkspace Gallery Los Angeles, CA
2007, August 4th
Group Show
Cannibal Flower - Los Angeles, Ca
2007, March Group Show
The Hive - Los Angeles, Ca
2007, March 31st Group Show
Art Works Gallery - Richmond, VA
2005, March “All Media Show”
2004, June “All Media Show”
2004, May “All Media Show”
2004, April “All Media Show”
Crossroads Art Center - Richmond, VA
2004, September "All Media"
2004, April "All Media"
Velocity Comics - Richmond, VA
2004, March “KITTYCATS...IN PERIL!”
Juror: George Pratt
First place. Cash award
Velocity Comics - Richmond, VA
2004, February "Now THERE'S something you don't see every day!”
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