MollyPartykaCV
Profile: Expressionist painter currently exploring landscapes as well as abstracts that convey feelings of change, a sense of wonder, and new directions in both art and life. Change in Motion is a collection of abstract acrylic paintings exploring my submersion back into the art world. I have always wanted to be an artist since my first art lessons at the age of four. After many detours, creative journeys, and raising a daughter and sending her off to college, I feel right at home being back in the studio in painting. My Change in Motion collection delves into reflecting where I have been, learning to appreciate the little nuances and beauty of life, and the freedom of color & texture experimentation. My hope is to use the simplest art elements: color and texture to abstractly capture universal feelings of unity, change, balance, love, and hope.
Education:
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Creative Arts with Interdisciplinary Honors, Cum Laude
Recent Exhibitions:
- Elijah Kell’s Kell Glass, LLC, Coffey & Thompson Art Gallery, Dilworth, Charlotte, NC, 2023
- Solo show at Summit Seltzer, November-December, 2022
- The Big Tiny Show, The District Gallery, Knoxville, TN, November, 2022
- Hart Witzen Gallery, Charlotte, NC, “Little Prince” Exhibition of over 100 Regional Artists, May, 2022
- Solo Show at AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center, Charlotte, NC, January-March 2022.
- Evolving Energy Exhibition: Collection of Abstract Paintings at the Bill and Patty Gorelick Cato Campus, Charlotte, NC, July 1-December 18, 2021
- Solo show at The Catalyst Lobby Gallery, August 10th - September 24th, 2021
- Finalist in the Landscape 2021 Online Show, Grey Cube Gallery, June 2021
- Change in Motion" Exhibition featuring my ASC Regional Artist Project Grant paintings at the Bill and Patty Gorelick Gallery, Levine Campus, Matthews, NC, January 13-June 30, 2021
- "Letting Go" at Cushman & Wakefield in the Goldman Sachs Building, Charlotte Art League, Charlotte, NC, September - July, 2021
- 20th Annual Art With Heart, Safe Alliance Art Auction at The Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art, Charlotte, NC, 2020
- McColl Center for Art + Innovation Benefit Sale, Charlotte, NC, October, 2020
Collections: Private collectors from Alaska, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Washington, and all around the Carolinas.
Gallery Representation: Art House Charlotte, Kell Glass, LLC, Coffey & Thompson Art Gallery, and VAPA Center
Recent Prizes & Awards:
- Artist Residency, Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland, Summer 2023
- ASC Artist Support Grant, 2023
- ArtPop Street Gallery Artist, Class of 2021
- ASC Regional Artist Project Grant recipient, 2020
Other Professional, Creative Experience:
Art Instructor: Experienced art instructor working with a diverse student body and a wide range of curriculum, sharing the joy of creating art, the excitement of mastering technical art skills, and the wonder of discovering art from around the world.
Textile Designer: Product design professional with extensive experience working for a 2.2 billion dollar company for such clients as Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, Disney, and Fisher-Price. Experienced designer with design, leadership, printing, and product development skills.
Glass Fusion Artist and Gallery Host
Scenic Artist
Mural @ Lulu’s Delicatessen, SouthEnd Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
Laughter on 23rd, Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Catfish Moon, Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Retro Radio, Children’s Theatre, Charlotte, NC
Picture Perfect Images from the Mocha Regions of a Chocolate Boy’s Reality, by John Love with Innovative Theater, Charlotte, NC
Social Media:
Instagram: @partykamolly for Abstract Art and Textile Design
Instagram: @mollypartyka for Illustration
Facebook: Art by Molly Partyka