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   Amanda Matthews Fields


Artist Statement
The natural world is my source of inspiration as a professional sculptor and herbalist.  In this dual capacity, I both create and heal.  I have adopted the motto:  "Trees can dance.  Humans have roots in the soil."  Although fanciful, it signifies that my motivation is born from our species' innate connection with Nature.  Or as Thoreau put it, "It is the marriage of the soul with Nature that makes the intellect fruitful, and gives birth to imagination.

I ascribe to a common Native American belief that everything is alive and connected--and embodies a spirit.  For the ancient Greeks, the spirit of a tree was represented in female human form, which they called a dryad.  A dryad is a type of nymph, or sylvan creature, bound to or protecting a place, similar to the Latin phrase genius loci.  For me, it is the dryad, a tutelary goddess and totem, which represents one of the highest embodiments of our oneness with nature.

 


Solo Exhibitions:

2007     Dryad: Spirit of Trees, Spalding University, Louisville, KY
2007     Water is Life, 210' Ephemeral Environmental Installation, Louisville Zoo/Botanical Gardens, AAM Museum
2006     Art Eco, Wild Honeysuckle Gallery, Louisville, KY
2005     Pathways, Wild Honeysuckle Gallery, Louisville, KY
2005     Imagine...a World without Hunger, Wild Honeysuckle Gallery, Louis., KY
2004     New Works by Amanda Matthews Fields, Art Beat Gallery, Louisville, KY
2000     Aesthetics and Art, Shriner’s Temple, Louisville, KY

Selected Group Exhibitions:
2008     Sculpture in the Dell, Yew Dell Garden Conservancy, Crestwood, KY
2007     Recycled Matter(s), AFB Woodland Outdoor Sculpture Show, Lexington, KY
2006     citizensCREATE! Show, Bluegrass Green Living Expo 2006, Lex., KY
2006     Ausstellung der Kunstwerke am Rathaus, Mainz, Germany
2006     Kuenstlerarbeiten Public Exhibition at Gutenbergplatz, Mainz, Germany 
2006     Heyburn Arts Exhibition,
Louisville Arts Council, Louisville, KY
2006     
Dinnerworks Exhibition (Installation), Water Tower Art Museum, Louis., KY
2005     Energy and Nature,
Bluegrass Energy Expo 2005, Lex., KY Conv. Center
2004     An Evening of Art at the Water Tower, Louis. Visual Art Assoc.
2003     93rd Water Tower Annual, Water Tower Art Museum, Louisville, KY
2003     Dinnerworks Exhibition (Installation), Water Tower Art Museum, Louis., KY
2002     Artopia Gallery Group Exhibition, Louisville, KY
2002     2002-2003 Opera Season Group Exhibition, KY Center for the Arts
2002     Viva El Vino Preview Show, KY Opera, Louisville, KY
1989     Drawings from Paris, France, Allen R. Hite Institute, University of Louisville

Grants and Awards:
2007     Finalist,Woman Business Owner of the Year, NAWBO, Louisville, KY 
2006     Grant, Sister Cities of Louisville Inc., member Sister Cities International, to participate in 
"2006 Kunst in der Stadt/Art in the City" in Mainz, Germany.
2004     Best Design to create 
Muhammad Ali Center, The Greatest is Yet to Come public sculpture.
2004     Awarded cover of
Business First Annual Book of Lists, Imagine...a World without Hunger
2003     Juror's Merit Award, Carousel of Time, 93rd Annual Water Tower Annual
2002     Finalist, Signature Art Competition, Vineyard in the Valley, Kentucky Opera

Corporate/Public Commissions:
2006     Jefferson Veterinary Mgmt Group, Inc., Architectural Installation June 2007
2004    
KY Financial Group , Worth, an adaptation of 1912 KY Derby Winner
2004     Muhammad Ali Center,
The Greatest is Yet to Come sculpture.
2003    
Dare to Care Food Bank, December - March 2004 Artist-in-Residence.
2001     Sign of the Times Salon/Spa, Corporate Mural, 9’10” X 50’, Louisville, KY 

Education:
1990     Bachelor of Arts, University of Louisville, Major Studio Art, Minor Philosophy.
1989     Art & Architecture Studies in Paris, France with University of Louisville
2007     Family Herbalist Certification, Clayton College

Professional Memberships:
International Sculpture Center
Mid South Sculpture Alliance
American Herbalists Guild

Work History:
I have worked full-time as a professional freelance artist since 2000.  I am comfortable working with individuals, corporate clients, government institutions and municipalities at all levels.

From 1991-1999, I worked in the financial services industry in public speaking/marketing.  In 1995, I became a Field Specialist with a Fortune 100 Company.  I served as Divisional VP for a Fortune Global 500 Company in 1996-1997.  And in 1998 and 1999, I served as the National Marketing Director and Registered Principal for KY with an independent NASD broker/dealer.

Selected Lectures/Teaching Positions:
2006     February, Keynote Speaker, Professional Art Marketing, Arts Council of Louisville funded with grant from KY Arts Council, Louisville, KY
2003     Through 2004, Faculty member for Louisville Visual Art Association
2000     October, Keynote Speaker, Aesthetics and Art, Shriner's Temple, Louisville, KY


 

 

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