Formerly a professional photographer whose images have been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Hudson River Museum, Cork Gallery Avery Fisher Hall, Gloria Karlson often uses her photographs as points of departure for her paintings. These combined with memory, translated and transformed in color are powerful sources of inspiration. She seeks to portray the visual equivalence of the subterranean rumblings of her psyche. Currently, Ms. Karlson, paints on location, from imagination as well as from her photographs in oil, watercolor and mixed media. If curious to see and know more, do not hesitate to call 718-543-1118.
Education: Gratuate Summa Cum Laude, Fordham University.
Workshops: Art Students League, New School of Social Research, Parsons School of Design, Lehman College.
Exhibitions: Upstream Gallery, Vintage Artist Gallery, YMCA, Valley Artist Association, Israel Temple in Westchester, Hart Memorial Library in Shrub Oak, Sterling Glen of Forest Hills, Wave Hill Gallery December 2008 to February 2009, Ethical Culture Society in April 2009.
Tel. 718-543-1118