ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Amy TenBarge
Grand Rapids, MI
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Aug. 28th Mustacher Gallery
Aug. 28th Mustacher Gallery
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Amy TenBarge

Artist bio

My interests in art started at a very young age. I did not completely bloom into a fine artist until much later in my life. I received my Bachelors in Fine Art and Fine Art Education and also my Master of Art Education from Kendall College of Art and Design. I have been teaching elementary art for the past 6 years. Teaching children the world of art is truly my passion. Teaching has consumed the majority of my time since my undergrad. Grad school pushed me to put aside time to work on my own art. I had a solo art show at The Mustache gallery and exhibited my work at Moxie, ArtPrize 2010, and The BOB for a fundraiser for Mckenzies dog shelter. My work is based on my interests of women and their portrayal in advertising in the 1950's and 60's. I am very proud that I have finally found a happy balance between teaching and creating. Artprize is just another chance to build myself as a fine artist and share my passion with others.
About the work
Title: Complicated Creature

Art form: 2-D, 3-D

Medium: Silk Screen Light Box

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: In the past I would silk screen on to large wood boards also using other mixed media. Including hand cut spray painted stencils and pre made stencils to create a very flat 2D image. I currently have taken my art in a new direction printing my layers on Plexiglas and building a box to hold them spaced separately apart. I then illuminate the back to create a light box effect. For this year's ArtPrize, I plan to make a large light box with 5 to 6 layers of imagery reflecting the complexity of women in the 1950's and 60's.

Height: 4 feet
Width: 3 feet
Depth: 1 feet
Amy TenBarge is showing at:

The B.O.B. The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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