Phyllis Gorsen

Phyllis Gorsen, born in Philadelphia, PA, predominantly works in the medium of painting. Her work, a mixture of abstraction and representation, focuses on using symbolism to show how the commonality of shared patterns connects people together. She earned an MBA and established a career in finance for many years before deciding to give it all up to pursue her dream of becoming a full time artist. In 2014, Gorsen received her MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Her work has been exhibited nationally, including galleries in Philadelphia , New York and California. She has also curated shows at Philadelphia’s ARTSPACE 1241. She has received several honors for her work. Over the last couple of years, Gorsen has been featured in the writings of Create! Magazine, Fresh Paint Magazine, the Courier Post and Glassworks Magazine. Many of her paintings are in collections throughout the United States. She currently works out of her studio located in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Fine Arts 2014

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts

2019

Sacred Geometry: Phyllis Gorsen and Paula Cahill, Hot Bed Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

LA Art Show, showing with Gestalt Projects, Los Angeles, CA

Considering Others, Group Exhibition, Phylogeny Contemporary, Seattle, WA

Seeking My Sanctuary: Anne Canfield, Phyllis Gorsen and Ekaterina Popova, ARTSPACE 1241, Philadelphia, PA

Home Sweet Home, Group Exhibition, Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, NY

2018

Intersection, Group Exhibition, Curator and Exhibitor, RH Gallery, Hockessin, DE

Into the Light, Group Exhibition for Benefit of the Rail Park, Curated by Bridgette Mayer, 990 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA

Strong Lines, Group Exhibition, Curated by Michael Kalmbach, Delaware Contemporary Museum, Wilmington, DE

Let’s Connect, Group Exhibition, The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA

Small Beauties, Con Artist Collective, curated by Era Contemporary, New York City, NY

Circular, Group Exhibition, bG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA

Winged Woman: The Art of Arlene Love and Contemporary Parallels, InLiquid Group Exhibition, Painted Bride, Philadelphia, PA
2017
Sex Symbol, Group Exhibition, Curator and Exhibitor, ARTSPACE 1241, Philadelphia, PA, July 2017
The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY June 2017
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