ARTIST STATEMENT

My work has evolved from abstract intuitive painting to paintings that include use of mixed media that creates depth, and builds layers of history and texture. I’ve always had a love of color, pattern, and typography and these play a large role in my work. Most of this comes from my graphic design background. I collect or create images and typography and incorporate handmade textiles and papers to create my signature collage technique. My process is still intuitive, but themes of current social issues, historical influence, and even pop culture have made its way into my work.

My process is very serendipitous, whereby I usually work on several paintings at a time. I start with drawing and mark-making on canvas or paper; I call this my playtime because I let whatever I'm feeling come out. Then I move to collage or paint. There is a back and forth of painting, mark-making and collage until a history of layers and texture are built up. Experimentation throughout is an important part of the process - it gives the painting life and energy. I also experiment with a variety of tools, mediums and techniques as I work. The process continues until the final composition comes together.

Linda graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Art. She has had a successful career as a graphic designer and creative director in her field.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

GOLD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: SHADES OF BLUE 2021, International Online Juried Art Exhibition - Awards Exhibition, Camelback Gallery

https://www.camelbackgallery.com/shadesofblue2021exhibition

VIEDO: https://vimeo.com/555957578

GROUP SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS

Current:

September 8, 2023: FEATURED ARTIST for the 8th Annual RNDD Gallery Walk at Altalia Furniture in collaboration with head designer at BJC Design, Yvette Cusack; River North Design District, Chicago, IL

Past:

September 13 - December 13: Shades of Red Award Exhibition, Online Group Exhibition; Recipient BRONZE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN PAINTING, Camelback Gallery

September 7 - December 7: All Abstracts 2021 Exhibition, Online Group Exhibition; Recipient, GOLD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN PAINTING and SILVER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN PAINTING, Cambelback Gallery

September 30 - October 26: 97th Annual Members Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

August 17 - September 17: The Intersection of Art + Fashion, Virgil Catherine Gallery, Hinsdale, IL

July 15 - August 15: Strong Together: A Group Exhibition of Women Artists, Virgil Catherine Gallery, Hinsdale, IL

June 18 - July 31: InterConnectivity Exhibit, The Art Center, Highland Park, IL

May 26 - July 12: 4th Annual Abstraction Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

May 11 - July 11: Shades of Blue, Online Group Exhibition, Camelback Gallery

May 8 - 29: Purely Abstract, Las Lagunas Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA.

May 26 - July 12: 4th Annual Abstraction Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

June 18 - July 31: “InterConnectivity” Exhibit, The Art Center, Highland Park, IL

Mar. 4 - 27: Women in Art, Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA.

Feb. 5 - 28: Live Invitational Exhibition, Art Essex Gallery, Westport, CT.

Jan. 8 - Feb. 27: In View 2021, Annual Member & Faculty Exhibition, The Art Center Highland Park, IL

Jan. 6 - Mar. 31, 2021: EVOLVING ATTITUDE, Solo Exhibit, The Gallery Lake Forest, IL

November 14: Participating artist in Twist Out Cancer Fundraiser to Benefit Brushes With Cancer, Chicago IL

Oct. 9 - Oct. 15: IMAGINE…Peace, Love + Understanding Show, Stola Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL

Sep. 3 - Sep. 26: The Second Half - 50 and Over Show, Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA

May 20 - Aug. 23: Remote Art-In-Place Exhibit with CNL Projects + Terrain Exhibitions

Mar. 5 - Mar. 28: Abstracts Matter Exhibition, 311 Art Gallery, Raleigh, NC

Feb. 28 - Apr. 30: LOVE & Collaboration Exhibit, The Art Center, Highland Park, IL

Nov. 12, 2019 - Jan. 14, 2020: Group Show, Inchworks, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

Dec. 2019 - Sep. 2020: Exclusive Solo Exhibition/Placement, Janet Mandell Private Showroom, Los Angeles, CA

Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2020: Solo Exhibition, Presidential Towers, Main Lobby, Chicago, IL

2019 Group Show, POP ART 2.0, Juried by Peter Mars and Ciro Quintana, The Art Center Highland Park, IL

2019 ART ATTITUDE Showcase, Workshop 4200, Chicago, IL

2019 ART ATTITUDE Showcase, The Green Exchange, Chicago, IL

2018 Group Abstraction Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

2018 Featured Local Artist, Vivid Art Gallery, Winnetka, IL

2018 ART ATTITUDE Solo Showcase, The Art Center Highland Park, IL

2017 Women’s Works 30th Anniversary Exhibition, Juried by Brenda Oelbaum, at the Old Court House Arts Center, Woodstock, IL

2017 Abstract Ma!er’s Juried Show, Juried by Kelly Blackington, Don Mertz, and Mary Storms, at the 311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC

2017 Featured Artist on Artsy Shark, Carolyn Edlund is the founder of the online Artist Blog

2017 ArtExpo New York, April 21-24, Booth 180, Pier 94 in NY

2017 Juried New York City Invitational Group Show, hosted by the George Billis Gallery in Chelsea, NY

2017 Crooked Tree Arts Center Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Juried by Patrick Wise, at the Bonfield Gallery in Petoskey, MI

2017 Recent Works Juried Exhibition at the College of Lake County, at the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, Grayslake, IL

2015 Group Show, 91st Annual Members Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

2015 Midwest National Abstract Art Exhibition, Juried by Paige Williams, at the Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

2015 Art on Paper Miami , Satellite Art Fair during Art Basel Week in Miami, FL

2014 Group Show, 90th Annual Members Show, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

2014 Group Show, Winter Arts and Craft’s Expo, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL

2013 Group Show, Inchworks, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

2012 Group Show, Inchworks, North Shore Art League, Winnetka, IL

2007 Group Show, 10 Days in May, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL

2004 Group Show, Foust Studio, Charlotte, NC.

2003 A juried Exhibition by David C. Driskell, Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC

2002 Eleventh Annual Regional Exhibition, Waterworks Visual Art Center, Salisbury, NC

2002 Group Show, La Femme, Blue Pony Gallery and Press, Charlotte, NC

2001 Tenth Annual Regional Exhibition, Waterworks Visual Art Center, Salisbury, NC

2001 Group Show, Explorations 4, Blue Pony Gallery & Press, Charlotte, NC

PLACEMENT

Claro Healthcare, Chicago, IL.

McDevitt Law Offices, Chicago, IL

Publications International, Morton Grove, IL and New York, NY

R&M Consulting, 205 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

GALLERIES & RETAIL

Altalia, 410 W Grand, Chicago, IL

Casa Spazio, 886 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL

Art Access Gallery, 540 South Drexel Avenue, Columbus, OH

Virgil Catherine Gallery, 45 S Washington St., Hinsdale, IL

Gallery 52, 81 Purchase Street, Rye, NY

Milward Farrell Fine Art, 2701 Monroe Street, Suite 200, Madison, WI

Sheldon Fine Art, 460 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL

Vivid Art Gallery, 895 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL

The Gallery, 202 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Lake Forest, IL

COLLABORATIONS