Mavin Staub Ambrose - Visual Artist

Bio/Resume

Artist's Statement

Like writing a journal, my art documents my own “personal history.”

Combining images from mythology, dreams and everyday experiences, I try to evoke a feeling of mystery and magic in my work. Much of my focus is on female imagery because I am so often impressed by the strength and mysticism of my female friends and relatives, and I feel that it needs to be visually recorded. Also, living in upstate New York influences my work, and I often combine images from nature with the female form, intrigued by the inevitable relationship between women and the elements.

I work with a variety of media, although recently in have been particularly intrigued with the ethereal effect I can achieve by overlaying images on silk organza. Experimenting with both images and materials I feel is compatible with the intuitive and spontaneous experience of the creative process. Increasingly interested in art as therapy, I feel that making art at any level is a tool for self-knowledge and personal growth.

– Mavin Staub Ambrose

	Mavin Staub Ambrose Resume
	Education Syracuse University - B.F.A. Degree – Painting Major 1969-1970 Elmira College - Painting Major; Psychology Minor 1966-1969 One Woman Exhibitions “In Sight” – 171 Cedar Arts Center, Corning, New York 2006 “Grapes and Gossamer” – Gallery at The Inn at Glenora, Dundee, New York 2003 "Recent Work"– McKenzie's Centerway Gallery, Corning, New York 1996 "Veils" – Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head, North Carolina 1985 "Veils" – Chemung Valley Art Association, Corning, New York 1984 "Art and Poetry" (Collaboration with Woman Poet) – Gallery Place, Corning, New York 1979 "Paintings and Drawings" – The Workbench, Corning, New York 1978 "Recent Work" – 171 Cedar Street, Corning, New York 1975 Group Exhibitions “Invitational Exhibition” – State of the Art Gallery, Ithaca, New York 2006 :“Out of the Box” – An Exhibition of Contemporary Arts, Corning, New York 2006 “Equinox” – Work by 7 Women Artists, George Waters Gallery, Elmira College, Elmira, New York, 2006 “Interaction” – Interactive Art Exhibit, Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca, New York 2006 Members Exhibition – The Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes, Corning, New York 2005-2006 “Art on the Water” – Vanishing Point Gallery, Lockwood, New York 2005-2006 “Elmira College Alumni Invitational” - Elmira, New York 1976-1993, 1997, 2006 “Night Vision” – Corning atrium Gallery, Corning, New York 2004 “Outer Lives, Inner Vision” – Clinton House Gallery, Ithaca, New York 2004 Member Shows – West End Gallery, Corning, New York 2000-2004 “Solstice” – The Art Mission, Binghamton, New York 2003 “Thirteen Blackbirds” – Corning Atrium Gallery, Corning, New York 2003 “Trimania” – Buffalo Arts Studio, Buffalo, New York 2002 "Random Selections" – Invitational Group Exhibition - George Waters Gallery, Elmira College, Elmira, New York 2002 "The Millennium Woman" – Sponsored by West End Gallery, Corning, NY 2000-2002 Members Show – The Art Mission Gallery, Binghamton, New York 1998-2002 Group Show – Topiary Gallery, Akron, Ohio 2001 Regional Gallery Exhibition – Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, New York 2001 "Spirituality" – Invitational Art Exhibition, Elmira College, Elmira, New York 2000 "New Threads" – The Art Mission Gallery, Binghamton, New York 1999 "Fantasy" – The Art Mission Gallery, Binghamton, New York 1999 "Mother & Nature" – The Art Mission Gallery, Binghamton, New York 1999 "Contemporary Spirituality" – Corning Community College, Corning, New York 1998 Women in the Arts Exhibition – West End Gallery, Corning, New York 1994 "Solstice" – Ceres Gallery, New York City, New York 1987 "The Personal Landscape" – The Wilson Gallery, Binghamton, New York 1982 "Art as Autobiography" – Invitational Group Art Exhibition of 6 women organized by Teresa Schwartz, Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, New York 1981 "Figure Drawings" – Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 1980 Seminar on "Earth Light" – April 1-3, LaJolla, California 1979 "6 + 1" – Exhibition of paintings by 6 men, 1 woman, Gallery Place, Corning, New York 1977 Group Show – Southern Tier Art Association, Clemens Center for the Performing Arts, Elmira, New York 1977, 1978, 1980 Fall Festival 25th Anniversary Art Show – Mount Savior Monastery, Pine City, New York 1976 Awards and Commissions "3rd Place in Show" – Gallery Gala Art Auction, Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, New York 1993 "Mixed Media" Award – Spencer Crest-Juried Exhibition, Corning, New York 1983 "Mixed Media" Award – Juried Regional Art Exhibition, Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, New York 1981 "Painter of the Year Award" – Elmira College, Elmira, New York 1969 Art Related Experience We Moon Datebook 2007 – Artwork included in Goddess/Spirit Publication 2006-2007 Published By: Mother Tongue Ink, Estacada, Oregon “Out of the Box” – Workshop exploring art and identity, Rockwell Museum, Corning, New York 2005-2006 “Mavco" – (Self-owned Company) Design and distribute Finger Lakes posters 1985-Present Hendy Avenue Elementary School – Drawing classes to advanced art students funded by a grant from "The Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes" 1996-1997 Book Cover – "Moon, Moon, Tell Me True" by Ellen Tifft 1997 Elmira Free Academy – Painting Instructor (Night Classes) 1973-1974 Elmira City School District – Permanent Substitute Elementary Art Teacher 1972 Associations: Board of Trustees – Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, New York 1997-2007 Board of Directors – Southern Tier Art Association 1980-1981 "Gallery Place" – Member of a Cooperative Art Gallery, Corning, New York 1977-1980

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