Miriam (Mimi) Duffy-Maher

Artist Biography
I earned my BFA in Studio Art in 1983. Watercolors have been my primary fine art medium of choice since then, with oils being introduced back into my repertoire more recently. My career has included commissioned watercolors for commercial and private clients, freelance graphic design, art director for a magazine publishing company, interior decorative painting and color consultation.

Exhibits and Awards:
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Loft Gallery, Now and Then Exhibit, Narrowsburg, NY, 2010
Visceglia Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Caldwell College, NJ, 2010
Parklane Gallery, Chatham, NJ, 2010
Montclair Public Library, FVA Group Show, Montclair, NJ, 2009
Lawrence Art Gallery, Alumni Show, Rosemont College, PA, 2008
Canterbury School Gallery, Duffy Family Exhibit - 4 Generations, New Milford, CT, 2008
Gallery 214 ArtSpace, FVA Group Show, Montclair NJ, 2007
Lawrence Gallery, Alumni Show, Rosemont College, PA, 2003, acknowledged by Art Matters Magazine
Chatham Public Library, Essex Watercolor Club Members Exhibit, Bee Paper Award, Chatham, NJ, 1992,
North East Arts Festival, Winners Circle Finalist, Caldwell, NJ, 1991
Visceglia Gallery, WEAA Annual Juried Exhibition, Patrons/Sponsors Award, Caldwell College, NJ, 1991
Essex County Area Banks, traveling solo exhibit, 1991
Lawrence Gallery, Alumni Show, Rosemont College, Rosemont PA, 1988

Artist’s Statement
My intention is to show the viewer a way to really see, to bring the viewer’s attention to a unique perspective of nature, from the expanse of trees to the detail of a single branch. I try to use color to create an almost fanciful expression, with light and shadow to add a dimension you could imagine walking into. I'm intrigued by the life and interplay of light and color as it changes throughout the day and how it reacts to the other colors nearby. Playing with the intensity of hue and value, I'd like to invite the viewer to see what color can do as it interacts with light and shadow and how it vibrates when placed next to it's color compliment. In my work I have paid attention to the potential of colors, light, and shadow in landscapes and even exaggerated them to visually make my statement.

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