DVAA Member since 2015
Barbara Dirnbach
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About:
Barbara majored in art and art education at New York University earning a BA and MA in Art Education. Afterward she worked as an art teacher in both New York & Philadelphia garnering several awards for excellence in teaching.
In mid-career she earned a degree in interior design/space planning (U of Arts) winning a first place in the senior design competition after which she completed major projects for several corporate clients.
Recently, she has returned to her fine arts roots and now shows at many galleries and centers. She’s gotten awards from the Main Line Art Center, New Hope Arts League, the Wayne Art Center, the Philadelphia Sketch Club, the Delaware Valley Art League, and Artists Equity. She has also shown her work in three Manhattan galleries and the Trenton City Museum at Ellarsley Mansion. She’s a member of various art organizations and a Board member of Artists Equity. She lives & works in Philadelphia.
Artist Statement:
Every day I embrace goals that I set for myself as an artist by taking chances and delving into unknown territory using various techniques such as print making, mixed media, collage, and transfers with materials like acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, fabric, and even house paint.
I explore my inner world and express my ideas by choosing subjects and images that are personal and meaningful to me. Recently I have been focusing on impressionistic portraits of women though not exclusively. My intention is for every piece of art to convey a bold emotional story.
I am strongly influenced by Alice Neel, Richard Diebenkorn, Jules Pascin, and Willem de Kooning among many others. It is important to stay grounded in tradition, build on it but to not be limited by it.
Creating art gives me a sense of purpose, achievement, and excitement. I hope the journey never ends.
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