Artist Statement
My paintings are a nuanced conversation between sense-of-place and my perceptions. I paint landscapes that I know intimately, and the origins of my paintings begin with walks in nature making field sketches. These notes, photographs, sketches and memories are then used to create large scale paintings in my studio. Generating the energy or spirit of a place both steadies and allures me, and is my deepest way of expressing gratitude. Embracing the visions of regionalist painters, magic realism, female surrealists and mythology, I like for my work to engage peoples connection to their outer and inner landscapes, to feel dreamlike and to also maybe give you deja vu. I see a painting as an object but also a vibration, an archive, a mirror, and as a portal one can enter into.
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Kentucky Crafted Artist Info 2023
charlotte.a.pollock@gmail.com
@_charlotteartist
CV:
Charlotte Ann Pollock
b. 1990
EDUCATION
2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Louisville, Major: Studio Art/Painting, Louisville KY
The Marchutz School of Art, Plein-air painting, Aix-en-Provence, France
RESIDENCIES
2020 Wildforest Sanctuary, Annapolis California, artist in residence
2020 Hotel 1110, Monterey California, artist in residence
2018-2020 Historic Landmark Bed & Breakfast, Seaside California, artist in residence
2016 Azule: A Place for the Arts & Community, Hot Springs, North Carolina; artist in residence
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Hotel 1110, 1110 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, California.
Alley Gallery, Louisville Downtown Partnership, Louisville, Kentucky.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021
In Medias Res, Logan Street Market, Louisville, Kentucky.
2017
Lore & Landscapes, Art Sanctuary, Louisville, Kentucky.
2016
“Visual Interpretations”, Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Madisonville KY.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022
Black & White Show, Kore Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky.
2021
“Shelter from the Storm”, Gualala Arts Center, Gualala, California.
2019
“5th Annual Leaves & Petals International Online Exhibition”, Fusion Arts
“In Medias Res; A Tale of Two Ships”, Open Ground Studios, Seaside, California.
2018
“Receive and Interpret”, Butchertown Social, Louisville KY
“Selections from the Teachings of James Grubola”, University of Louisville, Louisville KY
2017
“Sense of Place”, Jane Morgan Gallery, Louisville KY
“Metamorphosis“(Juried), Louisville Visual Art, Louisville KY
“Unmasked” (Juried), Louisville Visual Art, Louisville KY
“The Enduring Nude” (Juried), Kaviar Forge & Gallery, Louisville KY
“An Evening with the Arts and Louisville Orchestra” (Juried), Jeffersontown KY
2015
“Ma Mere Ma Fille”, Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville KY
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023
Handcrafted Soap Maker & Creative Manager, Hermitage Farm, Goshen KY
2022
Live Painting, Driscoll Estate Wedding, Taylorsville KY
Live Painting, Atrium Brewery, Louisville KY
2021
“Sense of Place” Teaching Residency, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
2021
Comission, Purisima Creek Trail, Half Moon Bay, CA
2020
“Sketching with Watercolor” Teaching Residency, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
2019
Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular, Artist (2018, 2017)
2018
Commission, Hogan’s Fountain, Oil on canvas
2017
Teaching Residency, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
Live Painting, March of Dimes Fundraiser
Commission, (6) Oil on canvas paintings
2016
Commission, The Bard’s Town Theatre, Louisville KY, “In Memory of Kemp” 2015; Commission, “Tintamarresque” 2015
Burger Boy 24hour Diner, Louisville KY, “Any Day of the Week” 2016
Commission, Decamillis & Mattingly: Website design logo
Commissions, (2) 24x36” Old Louisville house portraits, Oil on canvas
Commission,(10) Graphite, Watercolor, Oil paintings
2014 Commission, Montreal 2005, 24”x36” Oil on canvas
2013 Commission, Landscape 36”x48” Oil on canvas.
2009 Commission (2) Old Louisville House Portrait, 24”x36” Oil on canvas
AWARDS & GRANTS
2019 Louisville Women’s Club: Award of Excellence in 2D
2017
Great Meadows Foundation Travel Grant: Prospect, New Orleans
Work-Study Scholarship Award, Penland School of Crafts, North Carolina
2012
Hite Art Institute Bill Fischer Grant, University of Louisville
Travel Grant, University of Louisville
2010 Kentucky State Fair: Second Place in 2-D painting
2008 Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards: Gold Key portfolio, Two Silver Keys individual pieces
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
2022 WLKY News, “Meet Your Maker”, Louisville, Kentucky.
2021 Gualala Arts Museum, “Shelter from the Storm”, Gualala, California.
2019
Carmel Pinecone, local artist spotlight, Carmel, California.
Carmel Pinecone, cover artist, Carmel, California.
2017
LEO Weekly, LEO staff pick, Louisville, Kentucky.
Courier Journal, local artist feature, Louisville, Kentucky.
Insider Louisville, local artist feature, Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville Visual Art Vignette, Louisville, Kentucky.
2016, 2014, 2013
2016 Art FM: PUBLIC, December 1, radio interview, Keith Waits, Louisville, Kentucky.
Art FM: PUBLIC, May 5, radio interview, Keith Waits, Louisville, Kentucky.
WLKY News: Featured artwork, Louisville Jack-o-lantern spectacular, Louisville, Kentucky.
WFPL, "LVA ‘Metamorphosis’ Exhibit Gives Nod To A Changing Neighborhood" by Ashlie Stevens. Sept. 30, Louisville, Kentucky.
VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIP
The Speed Art Museum
Louisville Public Media
The Great Women Artists Substacks
The Dogwood Dyer Natural Dyers
Monterey Peninsula Artists Foundation
Seaside Art Association
California Native Plant Society
Gualala Arts
Louisville Visual Art