MARIE WOHLFAHRT FINE ART

MARIE WOHLFAHRT FINE ART
STATEMENT
As an artist who studied chemistry, particularly pigments & dyes, my process of
creation is about finding the correct balance between texture, elements found on the
seashore and intuitive colors.
Collecting seashells is second nature and growing up in Brittany, on the western
coast of France, the landscape, energy and folklore from this region always inspires
me – they are the roots of my paintings and the place where I gather most of my
materials.
Besides the USA, I have been very fortunate to visit or even live in many other
places…Sweden, Great Britain, Belgium, Israel, Morocco, Brazil, the Caribbean, to
name a few. From each single trip, I will bring “a treasure” that will nurture a new
painting. Each of those elements are brought back to my studio here in Pennsylvania,
to be “re-purposed” and continue their Journey!
Ma 1ère moitié fourmille d’idées; ma 2ème moitié raisonne; elle résonne aussi. Dans mon travail, je
cherche a réattribuer à ces élements trouvés sur la côte océanique tel que des coquillages, du bois flotté,
des filets de pêche déchirés, un nouveau départ, une nouvelle vie, dans un contexte créatif et intuitif. La
raison prend parfois le dessus, les formes organiques et ressenties évoluent vers des traits et formes
géometriques, rappel de mon passé scientifique. Mon enfance passée sur la cote Bretonne est un constant
réservoir d’idées, de couleurs et de senteurs qui nourrissent mes impulsions jusque dans l’abstraction.
Peindre, c’est évacuer les connections électriques qui naissent et meurent dans mon cerveau; c’est
partager des énergies car les couleurs sont vibrations; c’est montrer comme la Nature est respectable et a
respecter. Il y a avant, maintenant et ensuite; la nacre est un de mes matériaux favoris, et témoin de
l’évolution d’une coquille dans le temps et de l’effet répétitif, abrasif et scientifiquement expliqué du
phénomène qu’est la marée;
A travers mes peintures, je souhaite vous faire voyager, vous apporter relaxation, vibration et bienêtre.
RESUME
Marie Wohlfahrt
[email protected]
Cell: 610-618-9385
2015
"Fall Into Fine Craft" art show with PA Guild of Craftsmen - Carlisle, PA
"2015 Absolutely Abstract" group exhibition at the Philadelphia Sketch Club
“Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show” - Pennsylvania
“Mount Gretna Outdoor Fine Art Show” - Pennsylvania
Local art shows in Lebanon, PA; Habitat for Humanity benefit auction; First Friday Art Walks.
Workshops & memberships: Member of the Oil Painters of America - “Cold wax & oil paint”
workshop with Linda Benton McCloskey - “Composition, Value & Emotions in Impressionism”
workshop with Christiane David.
2014
“Square Foot” group exhibition - Projects Gallery in Miami, FL
"Lines into Shapes" Gallery exhibition - The Art Center of Estes Park, CO
Oil workshop “Colors, Composition & Technics in Oil” with Christiane David
2007-today
Trend/Color Designer for Grosfillex USA (GX-US)
Engineer in coatings and industrial paints formulation & processes for GX-US
2005-2007
Laboratory Manager for Grosfillex France: expertise in Product Testing & Color analysis.
2000-2004: Chemical Engineer Master’s Degree (France), with a Major in Product & Color Design.
Received with High Honors.
1998-2000 - Preparatory classes in Chemistry & Physics.
1998 –general baccalaureate in Science with High Honors.
1980 – Born in France.
LIST OF JURIED GROUP EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS
2015
Juried Fine Art shows, such as:
 "Fall Into Fine Craft" art show with Yellow Breeches Chapter, PA Guild of
Craftsmen - Carlisle, PA
 Juried Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show – Pennsylvania
 Juried Mount Gretna Outdoor Fine Art Show - Pennsylvania
Group exhibitions:
 Juried "2015 Absolutely Abstract" at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, one of the
oldest art gallery in the US.
 Local presence on the Art place in Lebanon, PA; such as 19th annual Habitat for
Humanity benefit auction; First Friday Art Walks
2014
Group exhibitions:
 Juried “Square Foot” exhibition - Projects Gallery in Miami, FL
 Juried "Lines into Shapes" Gallery exhibition - The Art Center of Estes Park, CO
BIOGRAPHY
Born in a family of artists, Marie’s dad, grand-father and aunt were oil painters.
Since her childhood, she has always been interested in practicing several of the 7
Arts: painting of course, but also music and dance. Marie studied piano and violin for
8 years, clarinet and started ballet at the age of 5.
One of her first choice for college was Art & Design, so called “Les Beaux Arts”
in France, but Science was also high on her list. She decided to further study
chemistry. Her dream was to create perfumes! She is still in love with perfumes,
essential oils & the art of assembling components & odors; she graduated from a
Chemical Engineering school with a Major in Product & Color Design. Art, creation &
sensitivity are still underlying…
Once she was first hired, she specialized in the theory of colors and the
chemistry of industrial coatings used on decorated objects. As she “grew” in it, she
moved to the USA and further became the expert in the design of the newest color
trends. Recognized as an expert in her field, she uses her knowledge of the industrial
world to complement her artistic discoveries & experimentations in Fine Art.
Living in Lebanon, Pennsylvania with her husband and two children, their
culture and habits are still deeply influenced by their European roots; France and
Austria. Through her vibrant personality, her paintings show how passionate she is
about Creativity, Nature & Colors.