Gina C. Murray www.casamurina.com [email protected]
Major Exhibitions:
2019: WSU Museum of Fine Arts: Permanent collection, Pullman, WA
2018: Belskie Museum, Closter, NJ
2017: Art Connections 13, Montclair NJ, Gary Schneider, Juror
2017: Salmagundi Non-Members Show, NYC, NY
2017: Viewpoints 2017, Aljira Gallery, Newark, NJ, Karen Wilkins, Juror
2016: Grace Unfolding, 73 See Gallery, Montclair, NJ, Mary Z, Curator
2012: George Segal Gallery: Art Connections 8, juried show, Montclair, NJ
2014: Art in Nature, Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills, NJ, Karen Wilkins, Curator
2011: Montgomery Arts Guild Museum Show, MMFA, Montgomery, AL
2009: Montgomery Arts Guild Museum Show, MMFA, Montgomery, AL
2009: Spokane Arts Commission, juried exhibition, Spokane, WA
2008: Curators Choice Exhibition, Washington State University Museum of Fine …… Art- Keith Wells, Curator, Pullman, WA
2007: Abstract Sculpture Exhibition, Spokane Arts Commission, Spokane, WA
2006: Moscow Arts Commission, juried exhibition, Moscow, ID
2005: Featured Artist, Edmonds Arts Commission, Edmonds, WA
1997: Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture juried exhibition, Kirkland, WA
1997: Featured Artist, Nelson/Rovzar Gallery, Kirkland, WA
(Participated in over 50 exhibitions)
Professional Organizations/Memberships:
2019-Present: Sculpture Affiliates of Northern NJ
2012-Present: Board member, Studio Montclair, NJ
2005-07 President, Palouse Chapter of the Women’s Art Caucus, WA
1990-1994: Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, WA
The first blow of my hammer unleashed a passion for stone carving that has lasted a lifetime, resulting in the sensuous forms evident in my body of work. Using the subtractive process, the medium’s inner beauty is revealed. Humans have used alabaster and limestone to communicate with us visually through the ages. The first human art is dated at 40,000 years old! I find the romance of stone carving irresistible and love the historical tradition of this medium.
My works in stone, wood, and glass are influenced by a love of and appreciation for nature. Biophilia is defined as our need to be connected to nature. My themes include “Reef Series” and “Biophilia Series” to raise awareness of the importance of our being a part of nature, not apart from nature.