Harriette Lawler Profile

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The current series of sculptures (the arcs) that I am working on is new and still revealing itself to me. As my previous series represented passages or transitions through hardships and personal journeys, these new works conceptualize the reflections one has after coming through changes and the harmony and stillness that comes with achieving peace of mind. Inspired by my late father's old hunting bow, these arcs really began as "restrung bows." The arcs/bows and the strings coming together in different ways to tell or play different thoughts, states of being, or stories. And of course, like most conceptual art, whatever I had in mind while creating a work, the message may change considerably depending on the viewer, with its original "birthing" concept remaining a secret.

BIO:

My work has sshown and sold in NY, NJ, VT, CA, NM, and LA with commissions in London, Los Angeles, NY, NJ,and NM.

I hold a BFA in sculpture from LSU/Baton Rouge, attended two semesters at Parson's New School/NYC, and one semester at NYU. I was one of the founders/directors of Matters of the Art Gallery/Baton Rouge upon graduation from LSU. I have also taught children's art on Long Island, hosting exhibitions of my students' work after every 10 week class session. I have been a professional artist all my adult life, but my "day" jobs have been various positions at national and regional publications including: production manager/art staff (Rolling Stone), computer systems operation manager/art staff (The Village Voice), assistant art director (Fortune Magazine) and associate art director (Popular Mechanics, where I won many national awards for my layout designs and photo shoots). Currently, in NM, I co-direct the Art Jemez artist cooperative, which I also co-founded.

I lived and worked in the NYC area twice - for a total of 19 years. During my second residence in NY, my practice and study of the martial art Tai Chi Chuan led me to the study of Taoism. These two disciplines changed my life dramatically. Thus began an intense spiritual journey which led me back to the mountains of New Mexico - and is a journey that continues today.

SELECT SHOWS:

Journey: Invitational. November 2007. Iron Willow Gallery, Canon, NM.
2 pi r: Artists in the Round: Four person invitational. July 2007. SomArts Gallery, San Francisco, CA.

Jemez In Focus: 20 Perspectives: Invitational. April 2007. Sandoval County Historical Society, Bernalillo, NM.
Luminescense: A Light in the Dark: Invitational. December 2006. Art Jemez Gallery, Jemez Springs, NM.
The Long Road Home: Solo show. September 2001-November 2001. KAOS Gallery, Wilmington, VT.
The Mask : Magic Or Menace: Invitational. July 2000. City Without Walls Gallery, Newark, NJ.

Holocaust Resource Center: Solo installation, 12 sculptures. 8/1999 - 8/2001. Manhasset, NY. Five pieces permanently acquired by the Center.
ALLI Members Showcase: Invitational. September 1999. Art League of Long Island, B.J. Spoke Gallery, Huntington, NY.
Passing Through Again: Solo show. May 1996. Jemez Views Gallery, Jemez Springs, NM.

Five In The Jemez: Invitational. August 1993. Jemez Views Gallery, Jemez Springs, NM.

Salon Des Refuses: Invitational. March 1993. Gallery at the Rep, Santa Fe, NM.
Sculpture New Mexico: Invitational. February 1993. Santa Fe Community College.
New Mexico Sculptors Guild Showcase: Invitational. March 1992. Fuller Lodge Art Center, Los Alamos, NM.
Abstract /Abstraction: Group show, juried. March 1992. Kino Gallery, Albuquerque, NM.
Time And Place: 12 person invitational. August 1991. United Albuquerque Artists, Dartmouth Gallery, Albuquerque, NM.
!Magnifico! The Art Of Albuquerque: Group show, juried. May 1991. Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM.

Reptilian Hearts: February 1989. Silver and gold jewelry ensemble commissioned by Snapshots, Inc., Brooklyn, NY. Copyrighted.

Paperworks: Invitational. October 1986. Private loft, Hoboken, NJ.
Hoboken Heroes: Invitational. November 1984. Private loft, Hoboken, NJ.

Hermas Out! II: Sculpture commission for Just William, Inc. March 1981. Large wall piece, London, England.
Hermas Out! I: Sculpture commission installation for Just William, Inc. September 1980. Large hanging ceiling piece, Los Angeles, CA.

American Rococo: Invitational. Spring 1978. Private loft, NYC.
MOTA-Vaters: Invitational. August 1977. Unitarian Church, Baton Rouge, LA.
Passing Through: Three person invitational. June 1977. Matters of the Art Gallery (MOTA) , Baton Rouge, LA.

Erotica: Invitational. May 1977. MOTA Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
Young Americans: Invitational. Summer 1976. University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA

Old State Capitol Showcase: Group show, juried. Summer 1976. Old State Capitol Gallery, Baton Rouge, La.
Solo Show: March 1976. Matters of the Art Gallery, Baton Rouge.
LSU Student Show: Group show, juried. Fall 1974. LSU Student Union Gallery, Baton Rouge.
Works In Metal: Invitational. Summer 1974. Foster Gallery, LSU, Baton Rouge.

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Name:	Harriette Lawler
Jemez Springs, New Mexico, United States
Occupation:	Sculptor
Hobbies:	Tai Chi Chuan, yoga, guitar, music, poetry/writing

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