Ann Turley Design, AT-Design

ARTIST STATEMENT
The figure, and therefore the human condition, is the theme of my work. I construct narratives using a combination of painting and drawing styles. My color choices are not necessarily naturalistic. A ghost-like transparent form may overlap a delicate linear figure and representational landscape.

I work from models and usually don't begin with a specific theme. A story reveals itself to me as I work. Most compositions contain multiple figures. I often turn the canvas between poses so that figures overlap and bisect each other at disparate angles. The interim ambiguity and confusion inspires and challenges me to form a resolution.

In The Perfect Storm the central transparent figure with his back to the viewer looks towards an elusive landscape. One may wonder if the marks and atmospheric forms behind him are his innermost thoughts, his past or just a landscape. The juxtaposition of various techniques and the use of a variety of materials helps me to express such themes as conflict and personal fulfillment through mystery and suggestion.

RESUME
I have completed over 80 commissions in public spaces, restaurants, residences and retail environments for interior designers, designers, architects and residential clients nationally. Sites include Louis of Boston and Timberland. My work is in numerous private collections.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
2009 Exhibits
Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27, 2009. Visit 12-6 p.m. both days. Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Visions Gallery, 63 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8, 2009. Visit 11-5 p.m. both days. Roslindale Open Studios, Home Studio Location, 141 Aldrich Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.

2008 Exhibits
April 1 - 30, 2008, One person show, Vitale, Caturano & Company Art Gallery, Bentley College, Waltham, MA 02452. Reception April 10, 2008, Thursday, 4:30 - 7:30.

March 21 - May 31, 2008, Seasonal and Domestic Themed Pieces, The Boston Cheese Cellar, 18 Birch St. Roslindale, MA 02131, 617.325.2500. Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm, Saturday, 10am to 7pm, Sunday, 12noon to 5pm.

January 29 - February 26, 2008, Juried show, Shape, Cambridge Art Association, Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA 02138, 617.876.0246. Juried by Joseph Wheelwright, sculptor. Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Opening Reception Saturday, February 9, noon - 2:00pm.

2007 Exhibits
November 20 - January 19, 2008, Juried show, Red, Cambridge Art Association, University Place Gallery, 124 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge MA 02138. Juried by Jane Farver, Director, MIT List Visual Arts Center. Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm. Opening Reception 6:00 - 8:00pm, Friday, December 7, 2007.

October 21 - November 30, 2007, One person show. Norumbega Point, 99 Norumbega Road Weston, MA 02493, 781-899-5505.

October 6 - 7, 2007, Rogerson House group site, Roslindale Open Studios, Roslindale, MA.

September 29 - 30, 2007, Loring-Greenough House group site, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

June 1 - 30, 2007, One person show, Newton Free Library, Newton, MA. Opening Reception 6:00 - 9:00pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2007.

2006 Exhibits
October 7 - 8, Rogerson House group site, Roslindale Open Studios, Roslindale, MA.

September 30 - October 1, Loring-Greenough House group site, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

April 1 - 30, Spring House Gallery, Jamaica Plain, MA.

March, L'Essence Gallery, Boston, MA, The Essence of Woman, Group Show.

February, Eaton Vance Managed Investments, Boston, MA, Solo Exhibit.

January, February, March, 2006, West on Centre, West Roxbury, MA, Winter Exhibit, 2 Person Exhibit.

2005 Exhibits
November, L'Essence Gallery, Boston, MA, Two Person Exhibit.

October 1 - 2, Roslindale Open Studios Juried Show.

October 1 - 2, group site, Roslindale Open Studios, Roslindale, MA.

September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios Juried Show.

September 24 - 25, Loring-Greenough House group site, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

June, First Thursday, Sweet Finnish, Jamaica Plain Art Association Group Show, Jamaica Plain, MA.

April 23 - June 23, 5 WOMEN @ JAVA JO'S. First showcase exhibition of the work of local area artists. JP's newest coffee shop, JAVA JO'S, presents Jamaica Plain's newest art collaborative: 5 WOMEN, Boston, MA.

April, L'Essence Gallery, Boston, MA, Spring Show, Group Show.

April, Loring-Greenough Biennial, Juried Show, benefit and silent auction for the Loring Greenough House and Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Boston, MA.

2004 Exhibits
December, School of the Museum of Fine Arts Annual December Benefit Show, Boston, MA.

November, Annual Footlight Club/Jamaica Plain Art Association Group Show, Boston, MA.

September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios Juried Show, Jamaica Plain, MA.

September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

2003 Exhibits
November, Annual Footlight Club/Jamaica Plain Art Association Group Show, Boston, MA.

August, Annual JP Licks/Jamaica Plain Art Association Group Show, Jamaica Plain, MA.

June, Loring-Greenough Biennial, Juried Group Show, benefit and silent auction for the Loring Greenough House and Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Boston, MA.

2002 Exhibits
November, Annual Footlight Club/Jamaica Plain Art Association Group Show, Boston, MA.

2000 Exhibits
September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

1999 Exhibits
September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

1998 Exhibits

September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

February, Z'arts, one person show, retrospective.

1997 Exhibits
June, Dragonfly Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, group show.

September, Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Jamaica Plain, MA.

EDUCATION
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. Diploma student with a concentration in painting. Studied with Henry Schwartz, Joe Landry, David Kelly.

Emmanuel College, Boston, MA. B. A., major in Art. Studied with Sister Vincent de Paul and Theresa Monaco.

Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA. Studied with Joel Janowitz, Cynthia Packard, Dorothy Portnoy, Selina Trieff.