|
About the Artist
Myra Maslowsky has been a visual artist specializing in oil painting for over 30 years. She was born in Creighton, Pennsylvania,
and received her B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Maryland. In addition to having her work in private collections,
she has acted as curator for embassy and art exhibits in the Washington DC area, and has exhibited for the DC Screen Actors
Guild and for numerous community and charity events. In 2008, her work was displayed in "Art Anonymous Exhibit," for emerging
artists at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
In 2002, the National Air and Space Museum selected Myra’s design for a public art charity project to be displayed
on their grounds at the National Mall in Washington DC. She is past President of Takoma Artists' Guild and was on the Board
of Directors for over 20 years. She is an adjunct faculty member for the Montgomery College Continuing Education arts
program.
The following descriptions are from a recent feature article on Myra’s artwork (Valley News Dispatch, Oct. 21, 2007):
“Her colors and dimensions take you to another place and allow you to gaze into her work and see yourself and your
hopes and dreams.”
“Myra’s work is very thought-provoking, allowing others to dream, wish and see what the future could be.”
“Her work allows others to feel peace yet understand the darkness in all of us.” ARTIST'S
STATEMENT:
"I explore the themes of the environment, social issues, emotions, history, space, and literature. My paintings include
an underlying commentary on the conditions of the world or the condition of the human spirit. As a child my father told me
fables and these carry into my paintings. I seek harmony in the world and adhere to a progressive philosophy. For me painting
is a passionate desire to reach further --- my voice in the universe. Breath, vision and wind comprise the elements of my
work."
--Myra Maslowsky, Artist
|
