Angie Reed Garner

I'm a second-generation self-taught artist. The study of ancient Greek history and culture has been a way for me to gain perspective on contemporary situations. There are at least minor classical references in most of my work.

venus transit
64 x 40"
oil on canvas
2006

My first gallery affiliation was with Graystone Gallery in Portland OR, beginning in 1994. I've exhibited around the US and even in Europe (Berlin). The internet has been a way for me to connect my work with collectors who enjoy my particular content.

I keep a blog (livejournal) to show and discuss my work, but more importantly to discuss art-related issues (using my own art world experiences as a jumping-off place). Please feel free to stop by and join in on any discussion which interests you. I've connected with some fabulous artists there .

I was born in Lexington Kentucky (1969), received a BA from Reed College in '89 (Classics), and have been painting full time since '95. My mother, Joyce Garner, is also a narrative figurative artist with saturated color who works in oil. I never wanted to follow in her footsteps in any unthinking or automatic way, but she is an enormous influence and inspiration. I have experimented with various materials (textiles, drawing media, acrylics) and do occasional mixed-media works, but I am basically committed to working in oil. As mom says, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

You can see my mother's work here. She is an enormous influence on me, and sometimes vice-versa. Our work is different, but most viewers say they can tell we are kin.

For a longer interview by Amie Gillingham about my process and influences, go here.

2006

"in situ / in transit" solo show
PYRO Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky

"Animal Art" group theme show
"playing pretend" group theme show
Altered Esthetics Gallery, Minneapolis, Minnesota

artheap solo e-exhibit, April featured artist
www.artheap.com/angie

"the female form: uncloaked" group show
PYRO Gallery, Louisville, KY

es we both paintcollaborative two-person project
Wisconsin Union Galleries, Madison, WI

"1st Annual Nude (male)" group show
PYRO Gallery, Louisville, KY

Scarlet Letters e-exhibit, Oct. featured artist
http://www.scarletletters.com/current/100604_va_arg.shtml

"emergence" group show
PYRO Gallery, Louisville KY

"the art of war" group theme show
Altered Esthetics Gallery, Minneapolis, Minnesota

2003

mall Works Showbr> ew Member Showbr> PYRO Gallery, Louisville, KY

aints and Sinnersjuried group exhibition
Artlink artist studios, Chicago IL

ealing Art Projectinteractive internet project/exhibition
www.livejournal.com/users/angiereedgarner

es we both paintcollaborative two-person project
The Gallery at Actors, Louisville KY

2002

es we both paintcollaborative two-person project
two venues: Nazareth Arts, Nazareth Kentucky
Sutherland Gallery, Bardstown, Kentucky (ifeollaborating

Graystone Gallery three-person show
Portland, Oregon

or the Love of Mothergroup show
Dawning Gallery, Chicago, Illinois

"you gotta have heART" group show
Urban Studio, Chicago, Illinois

2001

hereverlgemde auf Leinwand eines Ortes, den es nicht gibtsolo show
Galerie Weib-Art, Frauentreffpunkt Schmiede
Berlin, Germany

2000

Artswatch Visual Art group show
Kentucky Foundation for Women Grant Recipients
Louisville, Kentucky

1999

alefactionsolo show
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Gallery 210 annual juried competition
Syracuse, New York

Graystone Gallery two-person show
Portland, Oregon

ArtistsAnnual Invitational
State of the Art Gallery, Ithaca, New York

1998

oint of Entrysolo show
Cornell University, Ithaca New York

1997

Graystone Gallery group show
Portland, Oregon

1996

Graystone Gallery three-person show
Portland, Oregon

Two-person collaborative exhibitions with Joyce Garner
Hothouse Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana (1996)
Jewish Community Center, Louisville, Kentucky (1995)

Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery group show
Portland, Oregon

Metropolis Contemporary Art Gallery group show
Seattle, Washington

1995

Graystone Gallery group show
Portland, Oregon

GRANTS:

2000 Kentucky Foundation for Women Artist Support Grant
es we both paintcollaborative project

PUBLICATIONS:

interview by Amie Gillingham
EBSQ March 2005 featured artist
http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_1467_profile_interview.htm

All The Days After: Critical Voice in Poetry and Artwork
ed. Upside Down Culture Collective 2003 ISBN 0-9741463-0-7

REPRESENTATION

PYRO Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky
Blue Heron Gallery, Liberty, Indiana
Art on Symmes Gallery, Fairfield, Ohio
Altered Esthetics Gallery, Minneapolis, Minnesota

EDUCATION

BA Classics 1989 Reed College, Portland, Oregon