Biography

Summary

An award-winning artist, graphic designer, and art teacher who has worked and lived in Israel and the United States

An active member in a women artists group called “Art Mix” that meets regularly to make art, learn, and collaboratively exhibit

Since November 2003, due to Multiple Sclerosis nerve damage, cannot use right hand; Paints with left hand

Exhibitions

• 2006
  • Mazie Jones Gallery, Boone, NC.  Solo exhibition “From Right to Left”
  • King Shivell Gallery, Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC.  Art Mix group show
  • Pure Vidalia, Asheville, NC.  Art Mix group show
  • Mazie Jones Gallery, Boone, NC.  Art Mix group show
• 2005
  • The Gallery at Crestwood, Blowing Rock, NC
  • Wilkes Art Gallery, North Wilkesboro, NC. Art Mix group show
  • Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk NC. Art Mix group show
• 2004
  • Wilkes Art Gallery, Wilkesboro NC. Invitational show
• 2003
  • Caldwell Arts Council, Linville NC
• 2001
  • Dickson Art Gallery at Cannon Memorial Hospital, Linville NC. Art Mix group show
• 2002
  • Mazie Jones Art Gallery, Boone, NC. Solo exhibition
• 2000
  • Ashe County Art Gallery, West Jefferson, NC, “Millennium” Invitational Show
  • Wilkes Art Gallery, Wilkesboro, NC. Award winners art show
• 1999
  • Jones House Gallery, Boone, NC. Art-Mix Group Show
  • Wilkes Art Gallery, North Wilkesboro, Art-Mix Group Show
• 1998
  • Wilkes Art Gallery, North Wilkesboro, Solo exhibition St. Luke's Church, Boone, NC, Solo exhibition
• 1997
  • Mazie Jones Gallery, Jones House Community Center, Boone, NC. Solo exhibition
  • Wilkes Arts Gallery, North Wilkesboro, Invitational Show
  • Jones House Community Center, Boone, NC. Invitational Show
• 1997 to 2000
  • Gallery 9, Foscoe, NC
• 1996
  • Museum of York County, Rock Hill, SC. Juried Show
• 1995
  • Rock Hill Arts Festival, Rock Hill, SC. Juried Show
  • Winthrop University Art Galleries, Rock Hill, SC. Juried Show
• 1994
  • Museum of York County, Rock Hill, SC. Juried Show
  • Winthrop University Art Galleries, Rock Hill, SC. Group Show
• 1993
  • Winthrop University Art Galleries, Rock Hill, SC. Group Show

Awards

• 2005
  • Regional Artists Project of Northwest North Carolina Grant
• 1999-2000
  • Regional Artists Project of Northwest North Carolina Grant
• 1996
  • Second place, (juried show), Museum of York County, Rock Hill, SC
• 1995
  • First place, (juried show), Jubilee Arts Festival, Rock Hill, SC

Professional Experience

• 1992-present
  • Independent Artist
• 1991-1992
  • Coordinator, Learning Center and Art Project, JRC, Evanston, IL
• 1991
  • Teacher, Hebrew Theological College, Chicago, IL
• 1989
  • Design and Model Construction, Studio Itzuvim, Jerusalem, Israel
• 1988
  • Graphic Designer, Studio Ron, Jerusalem, Israel
• 1984-1987
  • Graphic Designer, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
• 1979-1980
  • Graphic Designer, Studio Kav, Rafi Etgar, Jerusalem, Israel
• 1980-1982
  • Art teacher, Jerusalem School for the Deaf, Jerusalem, Israel
• 1979-1980
  • Art teacher, Harova Community Center, Jerusalem, Israel

Education

• 1972
  • Certificate in Graphic Design
    Jerusalem, Israel
• 1979
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Oranim, Haifa University, Israel
    Majored in art education
• 1981
  • Special Education Specialist
    Jerusalem, Israel
• 1992
  • Teaching Certificate
    Board of Jewish Education, Chicago, IL
• 1993-1996
  • Graduate School
    Non-degree graduate student
    Art Department, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC