Succulents Acrylic on Canvas 34" x 24"
BIOGRAPHY – “MY ART IS MY VOICE" Ioneʼs art has shown nationally since 1998 when, after years of world travel, a successful television, radio, theatre and film career in the performing arts, she decided to focus her richly diverse talents on the visual arts. Ioneʼs artistic expression, creativity, and passion for communication have resulted in numerous awards for her painting, sculpture, mixed media, and assemblage. Her work has also been featured in several important publications. Ione maintains an extensive exhibition schedule in juried, non-juried, and invitational arts venues. “Ione Citrin is one of the most dedicated artists of our day, painting, sculpting and mixing media with delightful abandon. She turns out piece after piece, and the work has a purity of expression that is rare in an artist that is as eclectic herself.” DATE \@ "MMMM d, yyyy" September 9, 2011Marjorie Kaye, Director – Caladan Gallery, Beverly, MA “Thank you for submitting your work to Montserrat College of Art Gallery. In reviewing your works it is apparent that your creative energy knows no boundary. Your courageous experimentation with a variety of techniques and styles is a testament to your devotion to the arts. I was most impressed with your mixed-media work, which provides the viewerwith the opportunity to enter and explore the environments youʼve created.” Leonie Bradbury, Director/Curator-Montserrat College of Art Galleries. Thank you for your gentle spirit and wonderful talent. I loved your painting in the current show in Korea Town. Thank you for the beautiful catalogue. Your work is amazing. I think you are the most diversified artist that I have ever met. Have a beautiful week. You are an artist who has no fear of any medium.
Never change.” – Tony Clark/Affinity Gallery, West Hollywood, CA.. I am simply amazed at the work you have done. I believe that art is everything. It's a gateway to higher consciousness. It's a statement about who we are as human beings, it's a look into our own subconscious mind, a direct expression of our souls. I have a slogan I came up with called "Life is Art!" I truly believe that Life IS an art and the Creator of all is the master artist. It is infinitely creative and infinitely beautiful. Have a great day! James A. Mitchell – Artist