J e n i f e r Q u i l i c i
-	Statement & Bio
	Artist Statement The symbols and subject matter in my work deal with a perspective on life that claims there is a bigger picture, a greater cause to which we can compare our troubles and hopes. Nature is one of my main subjects for symbolism because it is familiar and inspiring. I enjoy symbols for their story-like qualities and their potential for communicating inter-culturally. For instance, a boat commonly represents going on a journey; mountains are known as high or holy places; roosters are the heralds of a new day. I also include Biblical symbolism such as sheep; Christ being the good shepherd, and sheep, his followers. This particular body of work is unique in that each one has been painted with the immediacy of carrying on a conversation. While painting, I converse with Yahweh, the Christian God and the finished painting, as well as the process, is what I hear from him. The majority of paintings here were done at worship events in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The gesture style and water markings of my work are evidences of the human hand and nature’s influence in the process. I appreciate the imperfect beauty of an organic kind as it causes my thoughts to be raised beyond the strength and ingenuity of humankind. It is much more exciting to see what happens on the canvas as opposed to preplanning every inch of the image. My influences throughout art history include the simple, concise work of Japanese ink and brush paintings along side Marc Chagall’s chimerical use of characters and colors. I am encouraged by such artists as Chagall and California water colorist, Rollin Pickford, as they exemplify painting with loyal affection for their subjects, while aptly communicating by way of confident colors and simplified, expressive forms. Biography 2004 "Portraits of Christmas". Christmas Eve production, Twin Cities Church, Grass Valley, CA. 2004 Pastels in the Plaza. Chico, CA. 2004 Helped Curate, "Freedom: Worship Through the Arts". Neighborhood Church, Chico, CA 2003 CD cover and inside photos. "All the Courage Required" CD by Phil Putnam. Sacramento, CA. 2003 Painting in Downtown Plaza with Y.W.A.M.and Media Embassy. Chico, CA. 2003 Pastels in the Plaza. Chico, CA. 2003 "God's Love". Media Embassy. Chico, CA. 2003 Media Embassy Group Show. Cal Java, Chico, CA 2002 The Edge Art Show. Featuring Edge Artists. Chico, CA. 2001 "No Judge, No Jury 1078 Hanging". 1078 Gallery, Chico, CA. 2000 "14th Annual Photography Competition". Redding, CA. Award: Best of Show. 2000 B.F.A. Solo Exhibition, "The Other Seed". B.F.A. Gallery, Chico, CA. 2000 "Celebrate Jesus" Art Show. Neighborhood Church, Chico, CA. 2000 Art and Physics Selected Class Work Exhibition. B.F.A. Gallery, Chico, CA. 2000 Published work. Contropposto. Theme: Art and Science. Snail and Slug Project. California State University Chico. 1999 "1999 Annual Student Competition". University Gallery, Chico, CA. 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts Salon Show, "65 Inches". B.F.A. Gallery, Chico, CA. 1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts Salon Show, "Toy Show". B.F.A. Gallery, Chico, CA. 1998 Juried Photography Competition and Show". North Valley Art League, Redding, CA. 1997 "The 1997 Student Art Show". Shasta College, Redding, CA.