WVTF Art Gallery

August Artist

Flora, Fauna, Etc.

The paintings Marianne D. Grimm

August 1-31, 2008

Born in Richmond Virginia of West Virginia parents Marianne moved several times in her first eight years settling in New Orleans where she was educated receiving a BFA from the University of New Orleans as well as a generous helping of the rich culture of that fascinating city.  She has pursued further art education in other learning institutions and workshops.

She has used oil and watercolor but found her media when introduced to acrylic in college.  The immediacy and versatility of acrylic paint is well suited to the way she works, building layers of color to create luminous effects. 

In her art Marianne combines two loves of her life: painting and nature.  The paintings look at individual plants and animals while also exploring how we relate to and through them. “ Now, with the apparent effects of global warming, ever expanding cities, pollution etc. altering the face of the earth I feel it is even more important to explore the relationships among ourselves, other life on the planet and the environments we live in.”

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