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Image © Janet Yagoda Shagam
“Opposition” Etching and mezzotint, 10" x 9.75" |
People often remark that my work has an organic look and a microscopic point of view. Those who know of my microbiology background believe that must be the explanation. However, that is only part of the story. My images could just as easily be a view from an airplane window. |
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In the most general sense, I am intrigued by what I call “the closer look.” While this way of seeing certainly includes observing bugs and other “whatnots,” it also recognizes self-reflection, and the pleasures of expressing love, sadness and kindness.
Image © Janet Yagoda Shagam
"Kiss Me My Sweet"
2 plate etching
7" x 7.5" |
Most of my prints consist of 2 to 5 different plates. The bottom plates provide color, shape and contribute light and dark values. The top-most plate contains the information and captures the underlying content. I work using a mixture of printing techniques that include various combinations of monotype, copperplate etching, collagraph, linoleum and mezzotint. As I once explained to a colleague, I do whatever it takes to give the ink its voice.
Image © Janet Yagoda Shagam
"Somewhere Over Kansas"
2-plate etching
9.5" x 4.5" |
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Image © Janet Yagoda Shagam
"Monoliths"
Etching
7" x 6.5" |
Place of birth: Washington DC, 1949 |
Education |
University of Massachusetts/Boston - BS, Biology
University of Arizona - MS, Biochemistry
University of New Mexico - PhD, Biology
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Art Education |
New Grounds Print Studio, 2002-2006
Mezzotint with Carol Sanchez, 2005
ImageOn Workshop with Keith Howard, AIAI, June 2004
Watercolor with Dorothy Vorhees, 1998
Photography with Walter Pinto, University of New Mexico, 1993
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Juried Shows and Exhibitions |
Group Printmaking Show, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, Illinois, Exhibit curated by: David Jones, Director of Anchor
Graphics, James Iannaccone, Anchor Graphics, Jennifer O'Connor, BAC Gallery, September 2006
Solo Show, University of New Mexico Law Library, September, 2005
Featured Artist, Weyrich Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2006
“Imprints” New Mexico Arts Alliance, November 2005
Arts International, International Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas, October 2005
New Mexico State Fair, Professional Fine Arts, second place in Printmaking 2005
“Art Santa Fe” Santa Fe, New Mexico 2005
Featured Artist, Weyrich Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 2005
NMSO Lobby, April 2005
“Wild Women”, New Grounds Print Workshop, April, 2005
Solo Show, University of New Mexico Law Library, February, 2005
“Endangered Species”, Outpost Performance Space, Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 2005
Monthly shows at New Grounds Print Shop - May 2002 to February 2006
Arts International, International Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas, October 2004
New Mexico Printmakers, Santa Fe New Mexico, May and November, 2004
Euro-Estampe 2003 5th Biennale Europeenne de Gravure, Lorient, France
“Art Santa Fe”, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2003
New Mexico State Fair, Professional Fine Arts - 2003, 2004,2005, 2006
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Collections |
Albuquerque Museum
Epilepsy Museum, Kork, Germany
Loyola College, Baltimore, MD
Richmond College, Dallas, TX
Roland Park Country Day School, Baltimore, MD
University of North Carolina at Fayetteville
University of Texas at Austin
UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM
UNM Law School, Albuquerque, NM
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Upcoming Shows |
Group Show, Fisher Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October, 2006
Placitas Artist Series, Placitas, New Mexico, October, 2006
Solo show, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November, 2006
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Awards |
New Mexico State Fair, Professional Fine Arts, first place printmaking, 2006
New Mexico State Fair, Professional Fine Arts, second place printmaking, 2005
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Representation |
Fisher Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Weyrich Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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