Curriculum Vitae

Born in WA; lives and works in Seattle

EDUCATION

2001 BA, George Washington University

2000 Art History, Universidad de Alcala, Alcala de Henares, Spain

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2010 February; Pig and Whistle Pub, Seattle, WA

2007 May; Elliott Bay Bookstore, Seattle

2006 June; Elliott Bay Bookstore, Seattle

2005 November; Betty Blue Boutique, Seattle

2004 November; Torrefazioni Cafe, Seattle

2004 March; Gary Manuel Salon, Seattle

2003 July; Megan Mary Olander Flowers, Seattle

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2009 June; Youthnet Auction, Mt Vernon, WA

2008 July; Plein Air Invitational, Stanwood, WA

2006 October; State of Affairs 619 Western 4th floor, Seattle, WA

2002 February; Ed Cox Studios at 619 Western, Seattle, WA

2000 December; The Lively Arts Center, Ventura, CA.

DEVELOPMENTS

2007 March: Applied to Artist Trust Grant, Seattle, WA

2007 October; Applied to the Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT

Statement 8/08

My paintings develop from the impulse to record positive sensory experiences within a context of mystery. This focus inspires me to create worlds where both the personal and commonplace are elevated to a status of reverence and celebration. I treat painting as a universal language, as a magical space whose contents are at first glance familiar but can nevertheless behave most unpredictably.

I am interested in the way we use instinct and how we seek out everyday things that give us hope and strength. I have recently become interested in portraiture and landscape painting - as a part of nature that mirrors the world and, at the same time, as a phenomenon framed in a subjective context. My technique is intentionally hasty; I seek to capture the essence of a subject as if it were the last day on earth, recording only the most vital information. In this endeavor, communication and simplicity are of utmost importance.

I was born in WA and raised in Stanwood/Camano Island area having traveled regularly throughout my life including to Chile where I have family. Apart from art history courses through academies in Madrid and Havana my artistic education has been largely self guided from an early age, and progressed within a solid historical background. In 2001 I received my BA in International Politics from the George Washington University. Thereafter I moved to Seattle, setting up an art studio where I’ve painted since and worked in floral design. The visual language of flower arranging – working with nature’s color, shape and texture- has invariably influenced the formal compositions in my paintings.

I’ve had various solo and group exhibitions in Washington State. I currently divide my studio time between Stanwood and Seattle. New paintings and developments are updated on my blog and website regularly.

Contact: emilia (at) kallock.com, mobile: 206 303-9615