Peripheral ARTeries Art Review - December 2013

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Marie Lang

Peripheral ARTeries

but it is shedding light on, revealing, a slowing down occurs for the artist and hopefully for the observer. artists that I happen to interview, and I have to say that even though it might sound the simpler one, it gives me back the most complex answers: what aspect of your work do you enjoy the most? What gives you the biggest satisfaction?

This is easy for me to respond to, it's the process of seeing a painting develop, as a birth. I love the color and the visceral aspects of working with paint, it's hard to explain such a simple child-like joy in the basic act of painting, is still what I enjoy the most. Gallery Openings are the least enjoyable. I can still play when art making and that makes me happy, to experience some play in a life full of serious adult responsibilities. Art and prayer often go together for me, in silence and solitude I hear God, quietly. I enjoy that, too. Thank you for your time and for sharing with us your thoughts, Marie. My last question deals with your future plans: anything coming up for you professionally that you would like readers to be aware of?

I have read that you are going to take part to a group show in the Shemer Art center and museum in Phoenix Arizona opening in December‌Currently,I am in a group show at the UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA’S LUNAR AND PLANETARY LABORATORY PRESENTS:

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