Gallery With A Cause • Located in the New Mexico Cancer Center • Benefitting the NMCC Foundation
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Biography
As an artist and outdoor enthusiast, Carol Chamberland finds inspiration in the wild landscapes and ancient history of New Mexico. She holds a BFA in Painting from Arizona State University, plus an MA and MFA in Conceptual Design from San Francisco State University. Her recent works include mixed media paintings, digital print media, collage, drawings and photography, as well as sculptures and installations made from recycled materials.
Carol’s artwork has been exhibited in a variety of venues across the United States. She has been Artist in Residence at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and Carrizozo, NM. Her work is also represented in the City of Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico Art in Public Places programs.
Artist Statement
My paintings borrow elements from longtime interests in geology, archaeology, and hiking. Taking cues from art history via the Fauves and Expressionists, I create brightly colored semi-abstract visions of my North Valley neighborhood or remote backcountry locations that can only be visited on foot. Though they represent actual places, elements of design and color are elaborated for emotional impact. Each composition requires several steps in a lengthy process of layering colors upon colors and pencil upon paint. These landscapes will never be mistaken for photographs.
