Lee PIERCE
Springfield, IL, United States
About Lee PIERCE
" Although my paintings are 'non-representational' the SUBJECT MATTER originates from my observations of Earth's 'natural' environments and images of the night sky and 'visible' Universe. --- The STYLE of my work is Abstract and Expressionist acrylic paintings with watercolor, gouache, and ink elements in the compositions . My first career was in TELEVISION --- working as a FILM EDITOR and TV PRODUCER. In the early 1990's, a chapter of "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences" presented an HONOR to me for my role as Film EDITOR of an EMMY AWARD winning TV News Special, that aired on a PBS TV station. The SKILLS I used as a Film EDITOR enrich my work as an ARTIST. --- After working for 20 years in television, I attended law school and worked as an ATTORNEY for more than a decade. When I retired from Law, I pursued Life as a full-time Artist. --- Besides painting, I practice Meditation; Tai Chi; and take daily walks with my spouse, while observing the natural surroundings and wildlife ---- they are the INSPIRATION for my artwork. I grow ORGANIC vegetables and live a primarily Vegetarian lifestyle. --- My constant COMPANIONS while I'm painting are MUSIC and a 16 year old 'rescue' cat named Randy. My Home Studio is located in the Midwest, USA. --- MAJOR INFLUENCES for me are Artists: Anni ALBERS; Romare BEARDEN; Jacob LAWRENCE; Wassily KANDINSKY; Norman LEWIS; Henri MATISSE; Pierre Auguste RENOIR; Henri ROUSSEAU; Alma Woodsey THOMAS;and Rolinda VAN VLIET.... I hope that my paintings will ADD beauty and a sense-of-calmness to your daily life ...." *** Lee Pierce
Education:
ART EDUCATION: - *** Pierce's work has benefitted from Art History and Interior Design college classes, during the early 1970's; classes at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; guidance from a Mentor; membership in an Art Colony; painting Workshops; Art Festivals; juried Art Exhibitions; and an on-going study of Art History, biographies, Interior Design, and techniques of drawing, collaging, and painting.
Pierce is currently registered in the "Art Business Academy" course offered by the Xanadu Gallery of Scottsdale, Arizona
OTHER EDUCATION:
Pierce has a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University's School of Communications (major: Film & Television) and a Juris Doctor degree.
Since 1995, several of Pierce's paintings have won 1st Prizes --- in a juried Art Exhibition at an art gallery and in an Art Contest during Law school.
Events:
August - Sept. 2018
"Menagerie" Exhibition @ Art St. Louis, Missouri
Summer 2018
- Xanadu Gallery (of Scottsdale, AZ) featured a 'Lee Pierce abstract' on its FACEBOOK website;
- Xanadu Gallery featured a 'Lee Pierce abstract' on the cover of the Xanadu Art Catalogue
Spring 2018
- Pierce's abstract was juried into the "2018 Arts at the Center" Exhibition (Kansas)
Summer 2017
- Pierce's abstract was juried into the "2017 Arts at the Center" Exhibition (Kansas)
Spring 2017
brick-and-mortar gallery near Denver, CO, featured Pierce's paintings in the gallery
Fall 2014
brick-and-mortar gallery near Denver, CO, invited Pierce as the "Featured Artist" at their "Gallery Walk/ First Night Reception" (Colorado)
Exhibitions:
ART EXHIBITIONS:
2018
July - September
- "Menagerie" Exhibition at "Art St. Louis", Missouri
- "2018 Art at the Center Exhibition" (Kansas)
2017
- "2017 Art at the Center Exhibition" (Kansas)
2016
- "Mixed Tapes" Exhibition at Art St. Louis, Missouri
- "Serendipity" Exhibition at ASL, Missouri
2015 --- present,
- Outnumbered Galley posted paintings on its websites;
- "Awakenings" Show at Soulard Gallery, St. Louis, MO;
- MENSA chapter featured Pierce's paintings on front cover of its Newsletters;
2014
- Xanadu Gallery's Art Catalogue (Holiday ed.)
2011 - 2013
- Paintings on exhibit at a Nature/ Conservation Center
2010 - 2012
Paintings on exhibit at family restaurants
2009 - 2013
paintings in Annual Art Festivals (Midwest)
2007
paintings in an "Art Show" at a State's Appellate courthouse
1962 -1979
Pierce's mosaic was exhibited in the patients' waiting-room of a private Medical Clinic
PRIVATE Collections (USA): New York City, and the Hamptons, NEW YORK; Minneapolis, MINNESOTA; Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS; Portland, OREGON; Atlantic Highlands, NEW JERSEY; central ILLINOIS; Denver, COLORADO; Chevy Chase, MARYLAND; St. Louis, MISSOURI ---
PRIVATE Collections (International):
Ochsenfurt, Germany
2016 --- New York City Interior Designer purchased one of Pierce's paintings for a client's West Village apartment, New York City, NY
REPRESENTATION - Several Art Galleries (including SAATCHI Art) represent Pierce's paintings.
*** NOTE -
"LEE PIERCE" is this Artist's "signature-name" on the artworks.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED under (c) Lee Pierce 20_ et. seq. (Copyright Act, 1976). No images on this web-page may be legally reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means (e.g., digital transmission, photocopying, electronic transmission, etc.) without prior, written consent of the copyright Owner (here, Lee Pierce).
