Mona Dworkin

My mixed media paintings are rooted in early experiences growing up in Westchester County, a suburb just outside New York City, where childhood friendships exposed me to stark wealth disparities and racial divides. These formative moments continue to shape my perspective and artistic voice.
Following heart surgery several years ago, my paintings underwent a noticeable transformation. They became more vibrant and emotionally charged, centering on
women’s strength in the face of adversity. These works serve both as personal reminders to persevere and as broader reflections on resilience. The mixed media
portraits often explore duality—depicting contemporary women with layered identities, revealing both vulnerability and strength, struggle and endurance.
Across more than four decades, my artistic practice has spanned mixed media painting; incorporating of collected ephemera, handweaving and photography. My work functions as a visual narrative, examining the complexity of human relationships and the enduring capacity for resilience.
I received a BS in Art Education from the State University at New Paltz, NY. Raised in Hartsdale NY, I reside in Richmond, Virginia.

University of State University of New York at New Paltz. Fine Art and Art Education

Petersburg Area Art League, Metamorphosis, Sept 2026
Moody Jones Gallery, Phenomenal Women, PA May-July 2026
Txtur RVA, February 2026
Boyd Design Center, Nudes, June-Sept. 2025
Walton Gallery, Petersburg, VA August 2024
Zenith Gallery, Washington DC July 2024
JCC Richmond, November January 2023-24
Boyd Design Center, October 2023
Oscar Molina Gallery, March- May 2023 Southampton NY
Richard Stravitz Gallery, Feb.-March 2023 VA Beach
Alexandria Museum of Art, 35th September Competition, Alexandria LA July-Oct.2022
Artspace RVA, Resilience. March 2022
Heath Gallery and Fable Jones Studios "What Now" Jan.2022
Crossroads Art Center, Juried show, Nov-Jan.2022, Richmond, VA
Richmond Art Garage, "Spirituality", Sept. 2021Richmond, VA
Richard Stravitz Gallery,Virginia Beach August 2021
Suntrust Center, "Summertime", July-Aug. 2021, Richmond, VA
Art Against Racism, Virtual Exhibit, April-Oct.2021
The Well Art Gallery, The Many Faces of the Black Woman, March-April 2021, Richmond, VA

BLM RVA Art 2021
The Well Art Gallery,Domestic Warfare, February 2021
The Highpoint Gallery, January-April 2021
Art on the Ave, NYC Oct-Jan 2021
Crossroads Art Gallery, Nov.-Dec.2020,won 3rd place juried show. Richmond,VA
Sun Trust Gallery, Nov-Dec.2020, Richmo...