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Julie Quinn, Artist Bio
Many viewers notice the "calligraphy" -- the ink markings
that appear in most of my paintings. They want to know "What is
it?" or "What does it mean?"
Prayer language. The best way I can explain these
marks is... it is my prayer language. It is the very first step
in each painting. It is my dialogue with my Heavenly Father.
Fear and doubt. I first started showing this work
around 2001. This was a scary time for me. I had not seen
anything like it and did not know how others would respond.
Vulnerability. My painting represents a very private
place I go with Him. Showing the work made me feel vulnerable.
But He has asked me to share it, and so I do...with joy. I watch
in wonder and gratitude as God ministers to people over and over
again through this artwork.
Playtime. The rest of each painting -- the color, the movement, the
design -- that's playtime! My time in the studio is pure joy.
Early influences. I was born in Japan. And though I
lived there only a few years, I see an ‘Eastern’ influence in my
work... even though it is not something I do intentionally.
A lifetime of influences. Before I started painting, I
worked as a medical social worker for many years. The joys and
sorrows that we all share have also influenced my work.
Blessings... I hope you will find something here that
touches your soul. I pray that you also will hear His voice in a
very intimate way... and be blessed.
Julie Quinn Statement:
"Some of my fondest memories are from my early childhood
years living in Japan. I remember constantly walking next
door to chat with an elderly Japanese neighbor who made
wooden bathtubs in his backyard. How much he understood of
my constant chatter is still a mystery, but he graciously
endured daily visits from this pesky American child. Another
lasting impression is of being patted on my head wherever I
went. My blonde hair drew much attention, and though I never
understood the reasons behind the gesture, I don’t ever
remember being frightened by it. When I look at my paintings
I can’t help but believe that these memories, along with
many others, made lasting impressions and have subtly
influenced my artistic language. I am often asked what the
calligraphic marks represent. These marks came much later in
my life, about 8 years ago. They are my prayer language and
they express my praises and worship as well as questions and
concerns during private time with my heavenly Father. Each
painting is a visual prayer. When He asked me to start
sharing my work a few years ago, I initially resisted. Fear
was a strong motivator for wanting to keep them to myself.
Literally baring my soul to family, friends and strangers
made me feel very vulnerable. As time has gone by though, it
has become clearer to me why the Lord has so graciously
entrusted to me this language and passion for painting. I
have watched Him minister to others over and over again as I
share my work and the meaning behind it. I praise Him every
day of my life for granting me the incredible joy of
creating and ministering in His name."
Julie Quinn Resume
Grand Rapids, MI
juliemquinn@hotmail.com
Born: Tachikawa Japan 1958
Graduated: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Michigan 1980
Current Gallery Representation:
Eyekons
Gallery - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Gallery - Ada, Michigan
Lumina Gallery -
Taos, New Mexico
Sycamore Fine Arts - Goshen,
Indiana
White Stone Gallery -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Group Exhibitions:
Eyekons Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI – September 2006, February 2007
Grand Gallery, Ada, MI – May 2004, October 2005, November 2006, November 2007
Solo Exhibitions:
Jones-Keena, Birmingham MI – December 2003
Gallery A, Taos NM – December 2002, September 2004, December 2005
Eyekons Gallery, Grand Rapids MI – November 2006, November 2007
Grand Gallery, Ada MI – scheduled September 2008
White Stone Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – scheduled spring 2009
Atrium Gallery, Grand Haven September - November 2009
Juried Shows:
Space & Spirit, Calvin College Center Art Gallery – 2005
Celebration of the Arts – FUMC, Grand Rapids MI - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Publications:
The Father & His Two Sons: The Art of Forgiveness
Palette Magazine, issue #8 – “Julie Quinn: An Abstract Voice” – 2003
Public Collections:
Calvin College Center Art Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
Larry and Mary Gerbens Prodigal Son Collection, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Metro Health Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Internal Medicine Specialists of West Michigan, Grandville MI
Member:
IAM – International Arts Movement
CIVA – Christians in Visual Arts
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