Muriel Soriano

I was born in Paris. My parents were of mixed nationalities. I moved to New York when I was 1. Since that early age I have always been interested in the colours of the world and the diversity of cultures. My recent work is a reflection on these transient aspects of humanity and their effects upon the environment, be it ecological, social or political. My aim is to create a setting from which emerges a sense of unreality allowing the viewer to chose his own interpretation. The majority of my present work is oil on wooden board or oil on canvas, both applied with a knife allowing a physically dynamic interaction between the emerging artwork and myself.

Muriel was brought up in New York City. Her interest in the arts and her sense of adventure and travel later brought her to Europe where she continued her studies and graduated in Fine Arts from Ealing Art College in London. After becoming a scarf designer for Liberty's of London, she moved to France and opened the " Atelier de Soie", a permanent exhibition studio in Normandy. She later trained as an art therapist and has worked extensively with adults and children. Her interest in foreign cultures and human diversity, as well as her love of nature, make up the main source of inspiration for her work. She has recently moved to Totnes, Devon.

Training:
Diploma in Integrated Design, Ealing Art College, London, UK
1980-1988 Start of Soriano Studios
2003-2005 Personal research into new techniques and mediums

2017 - Open Studios, Totnes Devon
2017 - Birdwood House Gallery, Group show.
2015 - Grenier A Sel, Honfleur, France
2015 - Gallery Manuceau, Paris, France
2014 Group show, JARFO Gallery, Kyoto, Japon
2014 Group show, Greniers à Sel, Honfleur, France
2013 Group show, Daejon and Gumi, South Korea
2013 Group show, Maziart Galerie, Hambourg, Germany
2013 Solo Exhibit, Rue Campagne Première, Paris
2013 Group show, Greniers à Sel, Honfleur, France
2012 Greniers à Sel, Honfleur, France
2012 Eglise St Pierre, Touques (Deauville), France
2010 Group exhibition, Gallery Fremond, Le Havre, France
2008 Group exhibition, Deauville
2007 "Imaginaires Intemporels" Exhibition , Caen, France 2007 Group Exhibition : Art Circuit, Rennes, France
2006 Art Event, Antwerp, Belgium
1992-2003 Private shows in Paris, Cormeilles, Evreux, Honfleur, Lyon, London
1990-2000 Opens "L'Atelier de Soie" - Normandy, France
1990 Solo exhibition - Jean Claude Herrault's in Honfleur Normandy, France
1989 Private shows - Lyon, France
1981-1988 "One Of" silk scarves created for Liberty's Regent Street, London
1988 Solo exhibit - "The Gallery", Kauai, Hawaii