Juanita Bellavance

STATEMENT

Beginning with a certain amount of chaos and energy to activate the canvas a dialog is initiated. This dialog includes both language/writing and intuitive marks through the use of various drawing media/tools. Then splashes of paint and gentle washes of color are added.

It is my intention to bring order, balance and calm to the surface by using multiple layers of pigment. The original “chaotic” gestures can be seen peeking through; just enough to create interest and mystery.

BIO
Internationally collected Atlanta based artist, Juanita Bellavance, uses her mastery of color and technique to create nature-inspired paintings that provide solace from life’s strife and turmoils. Her art is informed by her study of music and her connection to spirit.

Juanita is largely self-taught and is inspired by masters such as Diebenkorn, J.M.W. Turner, Giorgio Morandi, William Thon and others.

STUDIED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF:
Nicholas Wilton, 2017-present
Steven Aimone, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020
Chery Baird, 2007-2019
Nancy Hillis, 2017-present
Audrey Philips, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Jane Davies, 2017
Katherine Aimone, 2016
The Finishing Source, 2000 -2004

RESIDENCIES:
South Porch Artist Residency, Summerville, SC, 2023

Working Artists In Residence: Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna, FL, 2019

Master Series Residency: Aimone Art Services, Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna, FL, 2018

EXHIBITIONS
2023
"Summer Fest." Colony Square, Atlanta.

2022
SMFA Auction by invitation

"Aliveness through Repetition and Variation," Alpharetta Arts Center

"Variations on a Theme," 24 Day online solo exhibition

2021
“REDis” online exhibition at sergiogomezcurates.com
“Viral Collaboration,” Chicago’s Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL

"Expressing the Inner World," Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens, GA

Artsy Shark featured artist, February 2021

Chairish auction for Furniture Bank Atlanta by invitation

2019
"Celebrating Women in Art", Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC"

"Inside Out: Celebrating Women in Art," Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA

2018
"Renewal" Atlanta Artists Center, GA

2017
"Reality or Abstraction" Atlanta Artists Center, GA Award
"Genesis XXIII" Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, GA, Award
"Limelight at Binders" Atlanta Artists Center, GA, Award
"Worldwide View, Autumn Salon" Altanta Artists Center, GA
"Limelight at Binders" Atlanta Artists Center, GA, Award
"Synchronicity" Altanta Artists Center, GA
"Curious Expressions" Cherokee Arts Center, GA

2014
"Windows" Atlanta Artist Center, GA