Jill Mclean

CREATE LIFE … this is my constant light and guiding principal, my True North, the golden thread that was woven into me long before I was even a tiny spark.

In my ongoing dialogue with Creation, there is a seed of life sprinkled into all I am, all my mind ponders, the things my hands have the privilege to make. Leaving behind the culture of death in the deepest furrows of that which does not last, I seek instead to regenerate in my own beautiful way, my own time, and with the mission of illuminating these things within others.

Color, movement, energy … these unify to capture the fullness and gratitude I experience each and every day. They are the words written upon my heart, the perfection of hope without measure, the true love story between myself and Life.
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Born in Los Angeles, CA and growing up by the beach in Orange County, CA, I interacted with various forms of creativity, including art and 12 years of piano. After acquiring a BS Degree in Fine Arts at University of Oregon, my focus shifted to being the Principal Owner and Creative Director of a graphic design studio for 20 years, during which I continued my artwork. As a professional artist now living and working in Newport Beach, CA, my dedication...

1992 – 2014
Online training in digital media and design

1990 – 1992
Interior Designers Institute
Orange County, CA
A.A. in Drafting, Space planning, Interior Design

1986 – 1990
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts

1984 – 1986
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
School of Fine Arts

"CENTERLINE"
Group exhibition / Zhou B Art Center, Second Floor Exhibition Space, Chicago, IL; September 20, 2019 - October 12, 2019

"CENTERLINE"
Group exhibition / Zhou B Art Center, Second Floor Exhibition Space, Chicago, IL; August 17, 2018 - September 15, 2018

"8x8 Self Portrait Exhibition"
Group exhibition / 33 Contemporary Gallery, Chicago, IL; July 20, 2018 - August 11, 2018

"Create Life"
Solo exhibition / Curator and Solo Artist; ACS Gallery, Chicago, IL; March 16, 2018 - April 26, 2018

"Artistic Impressions of Advent: A Journey of Hope"
Group exhibition / Curator and Featured Artist; Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL; December 2, 2017

"Group Show"
Ian Sherwin Gallery, Chicago, IL;
November, 2016 - January, 2017

"Mini-Retrospective"
Solo show; The Perfect Cup, Chicago, IL; November, 2016 - February, 2016

"A Beautiful Heart"
Group show / Curator and Featured Artist; 3,500 sq. ft. Luxury Home in Elmhurst, Illinois; August 28-September 28, 2015

"TRU Urban"
Group show / Curator and Featured Artist; TRU Lofts, Chicago; July, 2015

"Breaking the Chains That Bind Me"
Solo exhibition; Paul V Galvin Library Gallery (Kemper Room), IIT; Curated by SmallRoom; January 13-February 28, 2014

"FAB Stud...