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Donna Caron's background lies heavily in the use of clay as an expressive medium, including a BFA from Maine College of Art. Although she maintains a deep appreciation for the integrity of this material, when considering her present body of work, she began searching out a medium that could more accurately facilitate her objectives. Lightweight modified concrete provided many possibilities without some of the inherent constraints of clay. Through dedicated inquiry Caron developed a refined methodology essential to the execution of her present works. Caron's vision stems from a faith based ideology. Daily practice and involvement in her spiritual community are important aspects of her belief system. She holds that, at our most elemental level, we become active participants in all of creation. In this experience of sacred connection lies the potential for ultimate self-realization. Executed on a human scale, her figures describe a sense of fusion between humankind and nature. Consistently, the viewer is drawn from an initial perception of the forms into the ever increasing surface detail, where new entities are revealed. These vestiges reflect our inherent ties to creation and bring forth our story.
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Biography
Donna Caron's background lies heavily in the use of clay as an expressive medium, including a BFA from Maine College of Art. Although she maintains a deep appreciation for the integrity of this material, when considering her present body of work, she began searching out a medium that could more accurately facilitate her objectives. Lightweight modified concrete provided many possibilities without some of the inherent constraints of clay. Through dedicated inquiry Caron developed a refined methodology essential to the execution of her present works. Caron's vision stems from a faith based ideology. Daily practice and involvement in her spiritual community are important aspects of her belief system. She holds that, at our most elemental level, we become active participants in all of creation. In this experience of sacred connection lies the potential for ultimate self-realization. Executed on a human scale, her figures describe a sense of fusion between humankind and nature. Consistently, the viewer is drawn from an initial perception of the forms into the ever increasing surface detail, where new entities are revealed. These vestiges reflect our inherent ties to creation and bring forth our story.
Curriculum Vitae
Selected Exhibitions
2008 - Googleworks Art Center, Reading, Pa., Dorothy Sweitzer Memorial Award for Sculpture
2008 - N.A.W.A. Gallery, New York, New York
2008- Leighton Gallery Blue Hill, Maine
2007 - Ames Museum "2007 National Juried Exhibition" North Easton, Ma; Honorable Mention, juror Nan Haas Feldman
2007 - Atrium Gallery University of Southern Maine, Lewiston, Maine
2007 - Gallery 170 Damariscotta, Maine
2007 - Long Beach Arts National "Human Figure Exhibition", Long Beach, CA, juror Bob Alderette USC
2007 - Kraft Center Columbia University, New York, New York; traveled to Boston University, Boston, MA
2007 - Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood, Colorado
2006 - Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA
2006 - University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, Solo Exhibition
2006 - Saco Museum "Saco Bay Artists" Saco, Maine, juror Charles Thompson UNE First Prize
2006 - University of New England, Portland, Maine
2006 - Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine
2006 - NAA Sargent Gallery "9th Annual Regional", juror Laura Donaldson, Boston Center for the Arts, Laura Coombs Hills Award for Sculpture
2006 - The Harlow Gallery Regional Exhibition Hallowell, Maine, jurors Carl Little and Gina Sawin, Second Prize
2006 - University Place "National Prize Show", Cambridge,MA, juror Cheryl Brutvan, Museum of Fine Art
2005 - Topsfield Library, Topsfield, MA
2005 - Gateway Gallery at Grapheteria MECA "New England Alumni Exhibit", Portland, Maine
2005 - Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, Maine
2005 - Barn Gallery "Regional Artists", Ogunquit, ME, juror Bruce Brown, Center for ME Contemporary Art
2005 - Millbrook Gallery and Sculpture Garden, Concord, New Hampshire
2004 - Maine College of Art Annual Auction, Portland, Maine
2004 - The Gallery on Chase Hill "2nd Annual MECA Scolarship Show", Kennebunkport, Maine
PUBLIC ART
"Washing of the Feet" College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Ma.
"Washing of the Feet" St. Joseph's College Standish, Maine
Selected Professional Affiliations
National Association of Women Artists, member elect
Women's Caucus for Art
Education
BFA Maine College of Art
Statement
Presently my work is centered on the human form as a visual symbol. Beyond it's physical presence, the figure exists as a reflection of our perception of the ancient, the eternal. For me, these vestiges invoke a deep appreciation of our origins and a sacred connection to creation that exceeds physical boundries.
From an initial perception of the figure's rudimentary forms. the viewer is drawn into ever increasing surface detail. This process reveals an interaction between the figure and elements that mirror the natural world, describing a sense of fusion between humankind and nature.
These seemingly mute figures speak to our spirituality. They signal a need for quiet introspection, inviting us to journey back to that place where we define ourselves. They remind us of our legacy as we relive the story of creation, unfolding as it has through the ages.
Let us experience grace by living our parts well.
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