Artist Statement

These new works represent my continued interest in space, time, and matter along with scale.

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Education

1975 - 1979
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA

1975
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Awards & Honors

2008
Best Overall Design - National Recycle Truck

2007
Painted with Prince Charles

1989
Nomination for AVA Award in Visual Arts

1977 - 1979
Full Scholarship, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

1978
Scheidt Traveling Scholarship

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Bibliography

2009
Klein, Michael, “Seymour visits for Mural Arts,” Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2, 2009, p. B2

2008
“Parent Profile: Cathleen Hughes-Taylor,” The Prep News, Spring 2008, p. 17

“Best Overall- City of Philadelphia,” Waste Age Magazine, February 7, 2008

O’Connell, Maureen, “Painting Hope: The Murals of Inner-City Philadelphia,” Commonweal, January 18, 2008, p. 19 - 23

2007
Kaufman, Leslie, “Abstract Realism: Two artists give their materials a twist and make their creations pop,” Inside Magazine, Summer 2007, p. 20 - 22

Stoiber, Julie and Mari Schaffer, Joseph Gambardello, and Elizabeth Wellington, “Prince Charles, Camilla sample U.S. history in Philadelphia,” Philadelphia Inquirer, January 28, 2007, p. A1

2001
Strauss, R.B., “A new exhibition makes a strong impression,” Avon Grove Sun, September 13-19, 2001, p. 12

Additional publications include:
Art Matters (1993), New York Times (1992), Philadelphia Daily News (1991), and Sunday Bulletin (1979)

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Collections

Numerous private commissions and Corporate collections include:
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Capital One
Gigi Restaurant and Lounge
University City Science Center
Merck Corporation
Blue Cross
Price Water House

Exhibitions

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Solo

2019
Park Towne Place Artist Studio Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2018
Keystone Property Group, VEVA Office Park, Blue Bell, PA

2017
Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

2015
Breaking Patterns, Painted Bride Arts Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Daisy Days
Temporary Murals

2013
Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen, Rotating Collection

2008
New Kensington Community Development Corporation Garden Center, Philadelphia, PA

2007
Discoveries and Possibilities, Philadelphia International Institute, Philadelphia, PA

1998
Oceans, Rivers, and Moons, The Pie Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

1997
Earth Notes, Esther M. Klein Art Gallery, University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA

1996
Daffy’s Window, Philadelphia, PA

1991
Recent Constructions, Rodger Lapelle Galleries, Philadelphia, PA

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Group

2021
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona, PA

2018
Wayne Art Center Invitational, Wayne, PA

2016
Tiny Biennale, Temple University’s Tyler Rome and Tyler Philadelphia Art Schools

Dane Décor Charity Auction, Philadelphia and Downingtown, PA

VIDA Voices, Online Fashion and Art Designs

2014
Art in the Open, Schuylkill River Walk, Philadelphia, PA

2013
Mural Arts Program Staff Exhibit, Eakins House, Philadelphia, PA

Anti-defamation League (ADL), Philadelphia, PA and Las Vegas, NV

2012
Mural Arts Program Staff Show, Eakins House, Philadelphia, PA

2010
Windows and Mirrors, American Friends Service Committee, Philadelphia, PA

2009
Muralissimo at the Piazza: 25th Anniversary celebration of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, The Piazza at Schmidts, Philadelphia, PA

Community Murals, an Appreciation: A History of the Mural Arts Program, The Philadelphia Foundation’s Community Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Creative Capital 2009, The Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at Thomas Eakins House, Philadelphia, PA

The Unbroken Line, Artists’ House Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Artist Friendly Exhibition, Skylight 307, Philadelphia, PA
Juried Exhibition

2008
Transcendence: New York and Philadelphia Mural Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, New York, NY

Creative Capital 2008, The Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at Thomas Eakins House, Philadelphia, PA

2007
Art + Furniture Experience II, Dane Décor, Philadelphia, PA

Show Me the Benjamins, Lights of Liberty Center, Philadelphia, PA

2006
Full Circle, Philadelphia International Institute, Philadelphia, PA

2005
Operation Rapid American Withdrawal, Ice Box Project Space Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

2004
Elements, Philadelphia International Institute, Philadelphia, PA

2002
First Annual Northern Liberties Exhibitions and Open Studios, 314 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA

2001
8 Women, Inliquid at DiPalma, Philadelphia, PA

2001: Contemporary Philosophies, InLiquid at Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2000
Tellenium Corporation, Philadelphia, PA

Salon diAmis Invitational, Ethical Society, Philadelphia, PA

1999
Millennium Peace Show, Sharjah Arts Museum, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

1996
Moore on Second, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA

1995
Art Addiction: First International Biennial of Women Artists, Stockholm, Sweden

1994
Art in City Hall, Philadelphia, PA

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Public Works

2009
Wall of Hearts, 1617 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
With actress Jane Seymour

Passport to International Cuisine, Mastbaum High School, 3116 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Jungle Joy, Bache Martin School, 2201 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA

2008
Blick Art Materials, 1330 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Ronald McDonald House, 100 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Compass Rose, Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard, Philadelphia, PA

Swenson High School, 2750 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA

YouthBuild, Washington DC

2007
Oneness of the Human Family, M.H. Stanton Elementary School, 2539 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA

City Year

Make a Wish Foundation

2006
Recycling Trucks, City of Philadelphia, Street Department, Philadelphia, PA

Eagles Youth Playground, Heston School, 1621 N. 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA

John Moffet Elementary School, 127 W. Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA

2005
Fel Thomas School, Oregon Ave and 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Hopkinson School, L and Luzerne Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Restoration, Tasker and 20th Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Furness High School, 1900 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

Art Panels, Girard Avenue Coalition, Girard Avenue from Aramingo Avenue to Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

2004
Doorways to Peace, Al Aqsa Mosque, 1501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

MLK Day of Service, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

McKinley School, 2101 N. Orkney Street, Philadelphia, PA

Gideon School, 2801 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Interior, Fishtown Recreation Center, 1202 E. Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

2003
Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 701 E. Gaul Street, Philadelphia, PA

2002
Rivers Edge, Aramingo Avenue and Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Pictograph, 2040 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Birds in Flight, Poplar and N. 8th Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Tree of Knowledge, Reed and 32nd Streets, Philadelphia, PA

River Mural, Church and Tacony Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Benches, New Kensington Community Development Corporation, Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

2001
Schissler Recreation Center, 1800 Blair Street, Philadelphia, PA

2000
Rhythm of Imagination, Cruz Recreation Center, 6th and Master Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Earth Notes, Cione Recreation Center, Aramingo Avenue and Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

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Additional Murals

Fox Chase Cancer Center
Fairmount Park Pump Track
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard
Philadelphia Dept. of Human Services
Comcast Cares
Philadelphia Eagles
Penn Treaty Middle School
MacArthur School
Scanlon Recreation Center
Cohox Recreation Center
Hausemann Recreation Center

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Other

2015 - 2021
InLiquid Benefit, Philadelphia, PA

2015 - 2019
Tiny Biennale, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia, PA

2016
InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor, Philadelphia, PA

2010
InLiquid Benefit v.11, Ice Box Project Space, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

2009
10 X 10, InLiquid Benefit, Ice Box Project Space, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

2008
Unzipped, InLiquid Benefit, Ice Box Project Space, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

Summer Solstice Celebration, The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA

Art for the Cash Poor 9, The Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

2007
InLiquid Benefit v.7.0, Ice Box Project Space, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

2006
InLiquid Benefit v.6.0, Ice Box Project Space, Crane Arts Building, Philadelphia, PA

Safe Home: Committee to End Homelessness Fundraising Auction, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA

Mural Arts Program: Wall Ball, The Crystal Tea Room, Philadelphia, PA

2004
A Show of Hands: Manna Benefit Auction, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA

North of the Border: Art in Northern Liberties 3, Philadelphia, PA

2003
A Show of Hands: Manna Benefit Auction, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2002
Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness Show, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2001
Art for the Cash Poor 2, Creperie Beau Monde, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness Show, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA

A Show of Hands: Manna Benefit Auction, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA