ARTISTS STATEMENT

It is an expansion of perception, that happens while painting, that integrates me with the creative force of nature, with life everywhere, and that motivates my interpretation of nature's magnificence; from the tiniest flower to the grandest vista. To open my heart, my senses and soul, to savor, taste, feel and listen, and to be part of the creative flow that art has always been. To define the highest potential of nature and to express joy is my transcendent goal.

Always the observer, sensing what lies beneath every surface. Looking outwards from behind my eyes, watching, wanting to know more and understand the complexities of life. This desire has been invaluable in understanding the subtleties of shape and color and the harmony and rhythm they display; by layering shapes and colors with many glazes, I strive to produce what appears to be a single shape or color that has the depth of life. Colors resonate with dimensions of life beyond what we see. The layering of color washes represents the complexity of those other dimensions.

To capture an element of the beauty of nature is a drive almost as deep as the desire to be in nature itself… to share it feels like a circle complete.

BIOGRAPHY

As young student Brenda pursued an art curriculum at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, the University of Hawaii, and Long Beach State University. She enjoyed success with her large representational and abstract oil paintings, as well as her drawings. Children, a career in clothing design, and a life of travel took her attention from painting for many years but never from refining her expression; she spent countless hours of every year experiencing paintings in museums and art galleries across the US and in Europe.

Along the way Brenda has lived in many places of great natural beauty, including the Hawaiian Islands, the Swiss Alps, the central coast of California, Mt. Shasta California, and the piedmont region of North Carolina. In 1998 she moved to Park City Utah where Brenda discovered a beauty that spoke directly to her, and spoke so powerfully that not only was she inspired to paint again, but her senses and her spirit compelled her to paint. A voice within her that had been muted for years was finally allowed to emerge.

The subject choices of landscapes and flora were obvious for Brenda, as they were the impetus for all of her creations. It was movement and transparency that led her to watercolor as a primary medium. She also uses acrylics as an alternate expression to capture other aspects of beauty and truth symbolized in nature.

Brenda's return to painting continues to draw her closer to nature. Her floral studies and individual landscapes display the glow of sunlight, the magic of moonlight, and the mysteries of shadow. Her paintings allow one to feel the spirit of the horse, or smell the aroma of the flower. They speak to the power and purity of nature and they transform the space they occupy.

Literal interpretations of nature are difficult to locate in Brenda's work. She presents a more fluid, personal translation of her reality, which reflects her reverence for her subjects, as well as the strength of her relationship with them.

Brenda's work can be found in collections from the East Coast to Hawaii.

GALLERIES WHERE WORK HAS SHOWN

WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

328 East 200 South
Vernal, Utah

WOODBURY ART MUSEUM

575 East University Parkway
Orem, Utah

MATTHEW MARKS GALLERY

522 West 22nd Street
New York, New York

LOGAN FINE ART GALLERY

60 West 100 North
Logan, Utah 84321

PHOENIX GALLERY

508 Main Street
Park City, Utah

KIMBALL ART CENTER

638 Park Avenue
Park City, Utah

GLENDENNING GALLERY

617 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah

MENDOCINO ART CENTER

45200 Little Lake Street
Mendocino, California

TIVOLI GALLERY

255 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah

BULLEN GALLERY

43 S. Main Street
Logan, Utah

SHOWS FEATURED IN

Utah Watercolor Society Spring Open Exhibition (juried)

Woodbury Art Museum
575 East 200 South
Orem, Utah
May 15 – June 16, 2012

Zions Bank Spring Show

180 North University Ave.
Provo, Utah
May 18, 2012

Utah Art Council Traveling Show

Shown throughout the state
June 2012 – June 2013

Salon D’ Automne (Juried)

Logan Fine Art Gallery
60 West 100 North
Logan, Utah
September 20 – December 28, 2013

Art for Water

Waterkeeper Alliance Auction
Matthew Marks Gallery
522 West 22nd Street
New York, New York
March 5, 2012

Juried Salon

Logan Fine Art Gallery
60 West 100 North
Logan, Utah 84321
435-753-0333
October 7 - October 22, 2011

Celebrating the Diversity of Women
15th Biennial (Juried) Exhibition

Sponsored by AAUW of Utah and The George and Dolores Eccles Foundation
1355 West 3300 South
West Valley City, UT
May 5, 2011 - June 20, 2011

Utah Images 2010 - (juried) Equitable Life Show

Historic Salt Lake City and County Bldg.
451 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, Ut
November 3 - December 3, 2010

Pin Up Show

Kimball Art Center
638 Park Ave
Park City, Ut
October 1 - October 31, 2010

Utah Watercolor Society Mini Show (Juried)

Utah Arts Council Glendenning Gallery
617 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
February 2 - February 27, 2004

One Man Show

Sage Grill
6300 N. Sagewood Drive
Park City, Utah
November 24, 2003 - January 27,2004

TWO MAN SHOW with Salt Lake City artist Willamarie Huelskamp

Sage Grill
6300 N. Sagewood Drive
Park City, Utah
January 29, 2003 - April 12, 2003

PHOENIX GALLERY

508 Main Street
Park City, Utah
December 23, 2002 (ongoing)

I THE ARTIST

( juried) Park City Professional Artist Association Exhibition
KIMBALL ART CENTER
638 Park Ave.
Park City, Utah
November 29, 2002 - January 4, 2003

VISTAS & HORSES, two man show with Colorado artist Christine Morehart

SAGE GRILL, 6300 N. Sagewood Drive
Park City, Utah
November 16, 2002 - January 28, 2003

UTAH ARTS COUNCIL 2002 SHOW

(juried) Open State Show
KIMBALL ART CENTER
638 Park Ave.
Park City, Utah
October 14, 2002 - November 24, 2002

PARK CITY LIBRARY

1255 Park Ave., Park City, Utah
May 20,2002 - October 20,2002

UTAH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MINI SHOW

(juried) GLENDENNING GALLERY
617 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
April 19, 2002 - April 30, 2002

ONE MAN SHOW

Sage Grill
6300 N. Sagewood Drive
Park City, Utah
November 27, 2001 - March 16, 2002

ONE MAN SHOW

Sage Grill
6300 N. Sagewood Drive
Park City, Utah
August 21, 2001 - September 13, 2001

THREE MAN SHOW

MENDOCINO ART CENTER
45200 Little Lake Street
Mendocino, California
June 5, 2001 - July 9, 2001

UTAH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MINI SHOW

(juried) GLENDENNING GALLERY
617 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
March 16, 2001 - April 15, 2001

PARK CITY PROFESSIONAL ARTIST ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION

(juried) KIMBALL ART CENTER
638 Park Ave.
Park City, Utah
December 3, 2000 - January 2, 2001

UTAH WATERCOLOR FALL SHOW

(juried) TIVOLI GALLERY
255 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
October 20, 2000 - November 17, 2000

UTAH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OPEN SHOW

(juried) BULLEN GALLERY
43 S. Main Street
Logan, Utah
July 13, 2000 - August 18, 2000

ONE MAN SHOW

SAGE GRILL
6300 N. Sagewood Drive
Park City, Utah
December 1999 - March 2000

PARK CITY PROFESSIONAL ARTIST ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION

(juried) KIMBALL ART CENTER
638 Park Ave.
Park City, Utah
November 1999 - January 2000

PARK CITY PROFESSIONAL ARTIST ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION

(juried) KIMBALL ART CENTER
638 Park Ave.
Park City, Utah
November 1998 - January 1999