ARTIST BIO Deborah Bigeleisen continually pushes the boundaries of her elegantly deceptive paintings of flowers from having begun her career by creating Rembrandt-like portraits of illuminated white roses to her latest series of non-objective 'Multiple Perspectives' work with its origins in fractal geometry. Though her paintings have often been referenced alongside Georgia O'Keefe, Bigeleisen brings a unique and distinctive modern vision to the floral genre. Working exclusively from her own photographs, she uses the latest technology for the vehicles to explore the depths of her subject, far beyond what the naked eye can see. "I've been fascinated with the patterns and movements in nature since childhood." she says. "I love the unpredictability, the never ending discoveries." Once she establishes her composition, the mastery of her technique, rooted in the practices of the 17th Century Dutch artists but implemented with a very fresh approach, contributes to the fascination of the forms which explode off the canvas. Deborah paints with oils and uses various artist mediums at different viscosities applying upwards of twenty opaque and translucent layers while always maintaining a velvety smooth surface. The subtle tonal transitions and constant play of warm hues against cool give astonishing richness and depth to the shadows and vibrant luminosity to the highlights. It is her content and use of color that seduce the viewer into the myriad of complexities: the organization of the space, the strong contrast to sculpt the forms, the energy and complexity of her brushwork, and the play of light which dances across the canvas. Because color is so suggestive, and has a major impact on one’s perception, she uses a carefully selected palette - often neutrals, monochromatic, or analogous themes - to initiate a dialogue with the viewer and to deliberately challenge their imagination and emotions. "My ultimate goal is to create paintings that not only captivate the viewer at the onset, but contain the power to remain provocative and engaging for years to come."Bigeleisen's paintings are collected world-wide and enhance both corporate and private collections. Her work has won awards and has been accepted in numerous national museum exhibitions, has graced the covers and interior pages of prominent international art books and magazines, and her conceptual work in fractals has been published in the prestigious journal Science Creative Quarterly. Deborah's paintings are sold through fine art dealers throughout the United States, and are exhibited in international Contemporary and Fine Art Fairs.ARTIST STATEMENT How does an artist known for her evocative and intricately-detailed paintings of flowersand other natural forms arrive at Lyrical Abstraction – a style of painting that is intuitive,spontaneous, and expressive? In my Dreamscape Series, the surreal conceptualpaintings that immediately preceded this abstract work, I touched on elements of LyricalAbstraction by implementing illusionist space along with the loose handling of othernatural phenomena. Never content to stay in my comfort zone, I have delved evendeeper.With the Lyrical Abstraction series, inspired by the energy and movement of water, I ampainting with absolute freedom, abandoning my former disciplines. This includes nolonger using brushes! I am working with specially designed instruments. I am alsoplaying with mixed media to create additional surface texture, similar to how naturalobjects alter the flow of water in surprising ways.One element of continuity throughout all my work is the process of layering colors.Here, my technique explodes with a fresh vitality, sometimes applied heavily and atother times with thinly veiled layers. Just as I am on a voyage of discovery, I am askingthe viewer to look more closely, to see what lies beneath the surface. What patterns dothey see? What forms pique their imagination? My work in all its forms has a connection to the natural world. This latest explorationcontinues to challenge my vision and feed my soul. I am loving the journey and invitethe viewer to come along for the ride. CV SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017"Sublime Chaos," West Palm Beach, FL 2016Inside the Artist's Studio, West Palm Beach, FL 2015"Multiple Perspectives," Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery, Boca Raton, FL 2013“Natural Forms” - The Englishman USA, Naples, FL 2010Coudert Institute, Palm Beach, FLDe-Fine Art, Atlanta, GA 2008Exor Galleries, Boca Raton, FLGallery Savarese, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 2007Ed Chasen Fine Art, Washington, D.C. 2006MAC Fine Art and Design, Ft. Lauderdale, FLSerendipity Fine Arts, Palm Beach, FL 2005Gallery on Fifth, Naples, FLEmbler Art Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2004Embler Art Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2003Dawnlyn Fine Art, Palm Beach Gardens, FLThe Governors Club of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL 2001Adrienne Vittadini / ELLE Magazine, Coral Gables, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FLSeven Rings Gallery, Scottsdale, AZMontgomery Galleries, West Palm Beach, FL GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2019Surrealism, The Gallery at Four India Street, Nantucket; The Palm Beach Art, Antique, and Design Showroom, West Palm Beach, FL"Homage to Georgia," Isabella Garrucho Fine Art, Greenwich, CTPalm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show; Gallery at Four India Street, Nantucket, MA "Women Celebrating Creativity," National Association of Women Artists 2018"Velocity," The Gallery at Four India Street, West Palm Beach, FL 2017 "Art With Blooms," The Gallery at Four India Street, Nantucket, MA 2016 Art Boca Raton; Art Link International, Lake Worth, FLPalm Beach Jewelry, Art, and Antique Show: Quidley & Co., Boston, Nantucket, NaplesArt Biennial Juried Art Competition, Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery, Boca Raton, FL Art Palm Beach; Art Synergy, West Palm Beach, FL Naples Grand; Quidley & Co., Naples, FL 2015Spectrum Miami 2015; Contemporary Art Projects USA, Art Basel Miami Week, Miami, FL Platt/Bornstein Galleries, American Jewish University, Los Angeles, CA - "FAC Selects" "Wallflowers," Miller Gallery, Cincinnati, OHPalm Beach Jewelry, Art, and Antique Show; Quidley & Company Fine Art, Boston, Nantucket, Naples ArtPalmBeach, AiBo Gallery, Glenn Aber Contemporary, Greenwich, CT 2014New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show; McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NC ArtHamptons; AiBo Gallery, Greenwich, CTChicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show; McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NC Architectural Digest Home Design Show; New York City, NY; AiBo Gallery, Greenwich, CT Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, and Antique Show; McColl, Fine Art, Charlotte, NCNaples Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show; McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NC LA Art Show; McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NC 2013“Nature’s Rhythms,” Chrysalis Gallery, Southampton, NY Aspen Fine Art Fair; McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NCChicago Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair; McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NC Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, and Antique Show; The Englishman USA, Naples, FLPalm Springs Fine Art Fair; CK Contemporary, San Francisco, CANaples Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show; The Englishman USA, Naples, FL 2012 Dallas International Art, Antique, and Jewelry Show; The Englishman USA, Naples, FL Baltimore Summer Antiques Show; Art Link Gallery, Lake Worth, FL“Captivating Compositions,” Chrysalis Gallery, Southampton, New YorkEmbraer Executive Airlines, Melbourne FL in collaboration with Embler Art Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2011 Shanghai Art Fair; R. Alexander Gallery, Atlanta, GA“Art of the Still Life,” Gary Haynes Gallery, Thomaston, ME2nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Florida Museum for Women Artists60th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition, Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton, FL “Insightful Inspirations,” Chrysalis Gallery, Southampton, New York“Contemporary Still-Life Paintings,” Spanierman Gallery, New York City, NY Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2010 “Innovative Visual Art,” – juried exhibition, Montgomery Galleries, West Palm Beach, FL curator – Fredric Snitzer, Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Miami, FL.“Musings: To the Trade,” Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2009“Visual Conceits: Fantasy or Reality?” – juried exhibition, Montgomery Galleries, West Palm Beach, FL. curator - Bernice Steinbaum, Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, Miami, FL“Visions +” – Studio 1608, West Palm Beach, FL“Painting =Poetry” - Sherry French Gallery, New York City, NY “Flowers in February” - Sherry French Gallery, New York City, NY“Abso-BLOOMIN-lutely!” - juried exhibition, Palm Beach International Airport 2008 RosettaStone Fine Art, Juno Beach, FL 2007Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2005 “Grande” – Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL“Luxe” – National Association of Women Artists, OwenLawrence Gallery, Atlanta, GA- “Recent Works” - National Association of Women Artists, City Hall, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2004 “Small Works” - RosettaStone Fine Art Gallery, Juno Beach, FL Embler Art Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FLPalm Street Art Studios Exhibition 2004 - West Palm Beach, FL 2003 “Brave Destiny” - juried exhibition, Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY“52nd Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition” - Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton, FL “Inspirations 2003” - juried exhibition, Cornell Museum of Art, Delray Beach, FL“The Art of Tropical Splendor” - juried exhibition, American Orchid Society, Delray Beach, FL 2003/02/01 Karen Lynne Gallery (formerly Caesarea Gallery,) Boca Raton, FL2003/02/01/00/99 Montgomery Galleries, West Palm Beach, FL2002 “Freedom’s Flowers” - juried exhibition, Hibel Museum of Art, Jupiter, FL “Artistic Expressions” - Palm Beach Gardens City Hall, Palm Beach Gardens, FL“Flora South Florida” - juried exhibition, Palm Beach Cultural Council, HMS Host’s Destination: Culture,Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, FL“Spotlight on the Arts” - Women in the Visual Arts, Northwood University, West Palm Beach, FL 2001 Grove-Timmel Gallery, Saugatuck, MIZephyr 2001 Exhibition, Wellington, FL2000 “62nd Annual National Exhibition of Contemporary American Paintings” - juried exhibition,Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL Europa Gallery, Mt. Dora, FL AWARDS 2015First Place, "Flowers of Spring," Art-competition.net2010Honorable Mention – Susan Kathleen Black Foundation – Blossom II - Art of Flowers Exhibition - Naples Museum of Art, February 20112009Finalist, Women in the Arts, Artrom Gallery; Rome, Italy2004Finalist, 21st Annual Artist’s Magazine Competition, Still Life Category2004Finalist, 21st Annual Artist’s Magazine Competition, Experimental Category2003Honorable Mention, “The Art of Tropical Splendor” - American Orchid Society, Delray Beach, FL2002Honorable Mention, Women in the Visual Arts - “Spotlight on the Arts” – West Palm Beach, FL2001Merit Award, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL1969Textile Veterans Association Irene L. Blunt Gold Medal, New York, NY SELECT CORPORATE COLLECTIONS: American AirlinesBeauté Therapies, Inc. of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL Embraer Executive AirlinesHospice of Palm Beach County, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL Louis Cohen, LBC Design+ Construction, Aventura, FL Summit Hypnosis and Wellness, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Superior Florals, Miami, FLThe 33480 Group, West Palm Beach, FL The Address Boulevard Hotel, Dubai, UAE The Four Seasons, Austin, TXThe Koury Corp., Greensboro, NC SELECT PRIVATE COLLECTIONS: Mr. A. Al Sayegh, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Mr. & Mrs. D. Boyles, Denver, COMr. & Mrs. V Brody, Brooklyn, NY Mrs. L. Chirichella, Far Hills, NJMr. & Mrs. J. Caparro, Saddle River, NJ Mr. & Mrs. L Cohen, Aventura, FLMr. & Mrs. C. DiSchino, Lake Worth, FL Mr. & Mrs. H. Farber, New York City, NY Ms. L. Gangadeen, West Palm Beach, FL Mr. D. Goldberg, Esq., Boston, MAMr. & Mrs. W. Green, Boca Raton, FL Mr. & Mrs. L. Geoffrion, Saratoga, NYMs. K. Harmanis, Claremont, West Australia Mr. J. Hernaiz, Mexico City, MexicoMr. S. Kuvin, Esq., Wellington, FLDr. & Mrs. J. Levitsky, Southampton, NY Ms. E. Marshall, Palm Beach, FLMr. & Mrs. M. Milesi, Aspen, CO Mr. C. Mussali, Monterrey, MexicoMr. & Mrs. E. Nemiroff, Boca Raton, FL Mrs. S. O’Neil, Aurora, OHMr. and Mrs. N. McDowell, Miami, FL Mr. & Mrs. R. Parillo, Miami, FLMr. & Mrs. J. Politzer, New York City, NY Mr. J. Redman, Washington, D.C.Mr. & Mrs. P. Rosenbaum, Austin, TX Mr. & Mrs. T. Seward, Falls Church, VA Mr. & Mrs. M. Silberstein, Houston, TX Mr. & Mrs. C. Viner, Boca Raton, FL Ms. J. Vogel, Palm Beach, FLMr. & Mrs. R. Waugh, Toronto, ONMr. & Mrs. E. Weinstein, Palm Beach Gardens, FL SELECT COMMISSIONS: Mr. & Mrs. T. Campbell - Indianapolis, INLouis Cohen, LBC Design+ Construction, Aventura, FL Mr. & Mrs. C. DeSchino, Lake Worth, FLMr. D. Goldberg, Esq., Boston, MA Mr. & Mrs. J. Politzer, Palm Beach, FLMr. & Mrs. P. Rosenbaum, Park City, UT Mr. R. Rasco, Esq., Miami, FL AFFILIATIONS: Art in Public Places Committee, City of West Palm Beach, committee chairperson 2004 - 2013 Artist in Residence – Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish LearningNational Association of Women Artists Palm Beach County Cultural CouncilPalm Beach State College, Boca Raton, FL - Adjunct ProfessorPalm Beach County Women’s Chamber of Commerce; former board director Soroptimist International ARTICLES and PUBLICATIONS: SE Florida Style & Design, Fall / Winter 2019 Architectural Digest, November 2017LUXE Magazine, Palm Beach / Broward edition, September/October 2017 Palm Beach Daily News, August, 2017Broadway World - Palm Beach, August 2017HUE Magazine, Volume 10, Number 2, Winter 2017DigThisDesign, September, 2015 Art of the Times, July 30, 2015Sun-Sentinel - Community News, March 22, 2015 - solo exhibition MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVESPalm Beach Post - Accent/Scene front page: March, 2015 - solo exhibition MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES City News, Boca Raton, FL, March, 2015 - solo exhibition MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVESCoastal Star, March 2015 - solo exhibition MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES The Forum, March 2015 - solo exhibition MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVESJewish Journal, March 4, March 11, 2015 - solo exhibition MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVESScience Creative Quarterly, 2014 - David Ng, University of British Columbia - FRACTALS article Art and Antiques - February, 2013, The Englishman, back coverThe Club Collection – Fall, 2012Art for the People: A Collector’s Journal, Michael K. CorbinVillageSoup – Maine Herald Gazette – September, 2011, “Art of the Still Life” – Gary Haynes Gallery, Thomaston, ME Southampton Press, August 11, 2011 – Chrysalis Gallery, Southampton, NYPalm Beach Post, July 9, 2011 - Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton, FLBoca Raton Museum of Art, June 2011, invitation for the “60th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition” On View Magazine, April/May 2011MIAMI Home & Décor, Volume 5 Number 1Hi Class Living, Cover Page, 25th Anniversary Issue, March-April 2009 New Art International, 2009Studio Visit – volume four, 2008A Collector’s Journal: The Art of Everyday Joe:, Michael K. Corbin The Laurel – September 2008DC Magazine, November, 2007 New Art International, 2006Palm Beach Illustrated, March, 2006 Art World News, March 2005A Collector’s Journal: Art in a King Size Bed, Michael K. Corbin Florida Design, Vol. 15 No.4, Vol. 16 No. 1MIAMI Home & Décor, summer 2006, Fall 2006 Art of the Times, February, 2006Artist’s Magazine, December 2004 New Times, April 2004Sun-Sentinel, February 2004 Palm Beach Post, February 2004 ELLE Magazine, August 2003 Palm Beach Post, February 2003Palm Beach Daily News, February 2003 Desert Sun, November 2002Art Scene, Fall/Winter 2002/03 CURRENT GALLERY REPRESENTATION: Aspen, CO - Royal Street Fine Art Greenwich, CT - Isabella Garrucho Fine Art Miami, FL - Kelly Roy GalleryNantucket, MA - The Gallery at Four India Street Newtown, CT - Kelly Roy GalleryVero Beach, FL - Koman Fine ArtWest Palm Beach, FL - The gallery at Four India StreetPalm Beach Gardens,FL - Studio E Gallery EDUCATION: Graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:1998 - Present Professional Artist1981 - 1998 Founder / CEO / Design Director - Creative Print Center, Inc., Global Textile Print Design Studio, New York, NY