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Veronica Franklin


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EDUCATION
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2008

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2010
- "Metaphysical Layers: New Paintings about Consciousness", University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
- "Fullness of Life", On the Avenue, Artlink Longmont, Longmont, CO, USA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010
- "Academia", Sun Rose Cafe, Longmont, CO, USA
- "National Small Oil Painting Exhibition", Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS, USA
- "UCD Alumni Exhibition", Courtyard Marriott, Denver, CO, USA

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artist statement


Creating visual artwork is an attempt at making my thoughts and emotions visible. Lately, I have thought a lot about our current situation as humans on Earth, trying to shed an uncomfortable, self destructive lifestyle of hyper-consumption. My more abstract work is directed toward this change on a spiritual level. In my more literal works, I hope to convince the viewer of the value of reeducation. As I acquire knowledge about what a natural human is, my body of work develops. These thoughts create a deep range of emotion, so it is not surprising to see this range in my paintings and drawings. In the backdrop of my process is always the importance of composition and technique.


Veronica Franklin



Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
Graduated 2008
 
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Veronica Franklin | 8/24/2010 | 6:41 PM

A couple new pieces will be on view for the UCD Alumni Exhibition . August 27 - November 13, 2010 . Artists Reception October 7; 6-8 PM Courtyard Partnership Gallery, Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown 934 16th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202

 

Veronica Franklin | 8/12/2010 | 12:06 PM

Upcoming group show: The National Small Oil Painting Exhibition in Wichita, Kansas. A small painting of mine was juried into this show. It will be on view from September 10 - October 24. Opening reception is on September 10th from 5pm to 7pm. @ Wichita Center for the Arts 9112 East Central Wichita, KS 67206 www.wcfta.com

 

Veronica Franklin | 8/6/2010 | 4:52 PM

Please follow me on blogger.com for receive news and updates and discussion about art: http://splatteredpaintbyveronica.blogspot.com/

 

Veronica Franklin | 7/23/2010 | 4:02 PM

If you're in Denver for the month of August, don't miss the events on Santa Fe Drive in honor of Andy Warhol's birthday, especially warhoLOVE, a juried show at Niza Knoll Gallery 915 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO.

 

Veronica Franklin | 6/30/2010 | 4:28 PM

Really, I'm just thrilled with the amount of interest in my work, thank you! I will be taking off for vacation on July 2nd and my Ugallery account will be on hold until July 19th.

 

Veronica Franklin | 6/26/2010 | 6:45 PM

Looking ahead to the Group 3759 reunion show, maybe as early as this fall! As a member of Group 3759, a collective of four Denver figurative painters, I have been working hard on proposals for group shows around Denver at established galleries. Keep your fingers crossed for me! 2011 is going to be a big year.

 

Veronica Franklin | 6/26/2010 | 6:42 PM

Check back very soon for new additions to my portfolio that celebrate the fullness of life and joy of warm weather!

 

Veronica Franklin | 5/24/2010 | 12:30 PM

The Longmont Artlink art walk and festival was a success. The work I am exhibiting is a mix of old and brand, spankin' new pieces that will be on display at On The Avenue, Longmont, CO until mid July.

 

Veronica Franklin | 5/6/2010 | 3:45 PM

Visit the Artlink Longmont's city wide Art Walk on May 21st from 6-9pm. My work will be exhibited at On The Avenue 668 4th Street Unit A, Longmont CO for this event and until the end of June. Artlink's Reception will be held 5-6pm on the evening of May 21st at Intuitive Office, 357 Main St. Longmont. Hope to meet with you there! http://www.artwalklongmont.org/ Stay tuned for new additions to my Ugallery portfolio this summer!

 

Veronica Franklin | 4/2/2010 | 3:12 PM

Upcoming Exhibition: June and July 2010 at Sun Rose Cafe, Longmont, CO.

 

Veronica Franklin | 12/16/2009 | 4:20 PM

Befriend me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/vvrfranklin

 

Veronica Franklin | 12/16/2009 | 3:24 PM

Some never before displayed work is on view at the University of Colorado at Denver. Look for it in the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Media, in the Arts Building, suite 176. Open hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri. Thank You, M Garza!

 

M Garza purchased this artwork. | 12/6/2009 | 10:08 AM

Love her work, I just purchased my first 3 pcs. I know they will not be my last

 

Veronica Franklin | 11/18/2009 | 3:04 PM

An exciting exhibition of really fresh, new work will take place in December at my alma mater, University of Colorado at Denver, in the Dean of College of Arts and Media's Office. Details will be added later.

 

Veronica Franklin | 10/13/2009 | 12:44 PM

Right now I'm reading 2012: Return of Quetzalcoatl by Daniel Pinchbeck. Very interesting! I'm beginning some new pieces that explore the beauty of crop circles because of the inspiration found in this book.

 

Veronica Franklin | 10/13/2009 | 12:41 PM

Update: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Please attend the Silent Auction to Benefit L.E.V.I. (Longmont Ending DOMESTIC Violence Initiative) Oct 23: Through the Veil exhibit opening night and artists reception fundraiser for LEVI at Old Firehouse Art Center from 6-9 pm. I am donating a couple of paintings for this cause and will also be attending. Old Firehouse Art Center 667 4th Ave Longmont, CO My work will be on display at the Sun Rose Cafe in Longmont, CO until November 2nd, not Oct. 4th as previously posted.

 

Veronica Franklin | 8/30/2009 | 1:25 AM

To read some of my articles and essays on art, please visit www.suite101.com/writer_articles.cfm/lifeisart

 

Veronica Franklin | 8/30/2009 | 1:19 AM

Hello world! Here are some upcoming exhibitions: September 12th, 6pm-9pm, One of my pieces was selected for Premier display at RedLine Gallery's Art for Ransom event. Art for Ransom is an event that benefits youth and the arts in our community. RedLine Gallery's location: 2350 Arapahoe St. Denver, CO 80205. www.redline.org September 18th - October 4th, Longmont ArtLink Group Show, City of Longmont: I'll be at Sun Rose Cafe in Longmont, CO on September 18th for the Longmont ArtLink opening. Sun Rose Cafe will be exhibiting some of my oil refinery drawings and paintings! www.artlinklongmont.org

 

Veronica Franklin | 6/28/2009 | 9:41 PM

See some of my other work on view through the month of July at Namaste Hospice Art and Event Center in Denver! http://namasteeventcenter.com/Namaste%20Event%20Center/Home.html

 

Veronica Franklin | 6/28/2009 | 9:37 PM

One of my pieces is on view right now at Denver Botanic Gardens as a part of the 'Extinction: Artists Respond' Exhibit. It will be on display through July 26th. For more info see: http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/art-exhibits-gates-garden-court

 

Morgan | 3/14/2009 | 12:26 AM

Hello, I am interested in your piece Be Ye Still. Do you have any higher res. images, so that we can see it larger on the screen? you can email morgan@morganyoga.com. Thanks, Morgan

 

Q Cook | 1/26/2009 | 11:13 PM

Yes, I'd love it if you could send me a copy of your essay. I hadn't logged in here in a while, but you've got some new works up. Love it all, but sic sember tyrannis is a great piece!

 

Veronica Franklin | 12/20/2008 | 4:27 PM

Thank you Q, Enlightenment Experiment is one of my favorites for obvious reasons. I hope you enjoy it. Also, if you're interested, I have a short essay that I wrote about it.

 

Q Cook | 12/17/2008 | 1:42 PM

Hi Veronica. Just purchased Enlightenment Experiment. Love your work! You have a real talent and your themes speak to these times.

 

Veronica Franklin | 11/12/2008 | 3:50 PM

(3) at the delete symbol. This is our complacent march toward destruction as we watch our fortress and ourselves slowly burn. I hope this has been informative and entertaining!

 

Veronica Franklin | 11/12/2008 | 3:49 PM

-formed into smoke stacks, all exploiting humanity and Earth for one type of power (obedience) or another (fuel). The center of the painting is flanked by a palm print recalling cave art and a test tube with the double helix of DNA, both symbols of human identity and the striving to understand it. This is our quest for spirituality interrupted by corrupt religions backing power hungry factions. Just to the left of the test tube is a subtle hummingbird drinking from a blossom, a reminder of the delicately interwoven specificity of life. The eye of C'thulu, a fictional, evil, sqid-headed god from the Necronomicon (H.P Lovecraft), peers through the smoke, awaiting humanity's demise. This and the hummingbird are being watched intently by the ubiquitous face of God, crowned by the symbol of infinity, which is emerging from a now polluted atmosphere seeming to be folding up like a scroll. Across the top of the painting are the creator's computer menu options, with a B-2 bomber cursor poised

 

Veronica Franklin | 11/12/2008 | 3:46 PM

Sure. Let's start at the base of the painting where an arc representing the curvature of the Earth spans the distance. This is the round belly of Mother Earth, and above the horizon, in the center is a discreet indication of a fleshy breast and young pink nipple. Our natural humanity at our core is being ignored, and it deprives people of a spirital connection to the greater picture of existence. The process of forgetting our natural selves is aided by technology, whether for the sake of comfort, convenience or entertainment. Earth's belly is hooked up to pipes and tubes and implanted with a giant microchip whil a space shuttle launches off at the right side of the canvas. Toward the center of the painting are human structures that could be mistaken for either power-plants or religious buildings. A nuclear rector with an iwan shaped entrance, a majib (mosque) alight with a flame of natural gas burn off like what is seen at oil refineries and above left the three Christian crosses trans

 

montreal1975 | 11/12/2008 | 8:55 AM

Hi Veronica, I like your work. I have a question about your piece called, "Our Fortress is Burning". It means that it 'explores the destruction of spirituality through the reliance on technology'. Can you talk more about how that is reflected in the painting? Thanks.


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