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Jean Larson

Saisons Perpetuelles IV
2006
oil on canvas
36 x 48

"Saisons Perpetuelles II" 53x53 oil on canvas	"Souvenirs Des Isles VI" 42x46 oil on canvas	"Souvenirs Des Isles VII" 36x36 oil on canvas	"Saisons Perpetuelles III" 36x48 oil on canvas
"Singala Sejour XVI" 24x24 oil on panel	"Souvenirs Des Isles XLI" 30x30 oil on panel	"Souvenirs Des Isles XLII" 30x30 oil on panel	"Souvenirs Des Isles XL" 30x30 oil on panel

Jean Larson is a Northern Michigan native, who has lived in central France for 15 years. Based on a recent trip to Sri Lanka, her recent paintings reveal both the dark troubles as well as the exotic beauty of that island. Larson spent much of the last year traveling to Sri Lanka and working with a relief organization which has been providing aid in response to 2004's devastating Tsunami disaster. Their efforts included the rebuilding of schools, clinics, and helping local fishermen and craftsmen re-establish their livelihood. Through this experience, Larson found herself deeply moved by the people and landscape of this island. Says Larson:"While in Sri Lanka I was captivated by the intensity of the rich colors, the exquisite beauty of the natural environment and the fascinating depth of the island's cultures. But as is the case in so many other parts of the world, there is another side to life than the one that may at first be apparent. The tones I have used to some extent reflect my reaction to the recent history of the terrible tsunami, whose effects are still so clearly evident, as well as the current political and social upheaval. No amount of hardship and adversity however can destroy the essential beauty and mystique of such a land, and I hope to have been able to capture some small part of that in my work." EDUCATION 1975-76, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI - Studio Art 1973-75, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI - Studio Art / Psychology SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2003 Gwenda Jay/Addington Gallery, Chicago Arden Gallery, Boston Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta 2002 Gwenda Jay/Addington Gallery, Chicago Arden Gallery, Boston Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta 2001 Gwenda Jay/Addington Gallery, Chicago Arden Gallery, Boston Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta 2000 Gwenda Jay/Addington Gallery, Chicago Arden Gallery, Boston Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta 1999 Arden Gallery, Boston Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta The Ralls Collection, Washington, DC 1998 Arden Gallery, Boston Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta The Ralls Collection, Washington, DC Galerie Herouet, Paris Perry Sherwood Gallery, Sarasota, FL Perry Sherwood Gallery, Petosky, MI 1997 Martha Keats Gallery, Santa Fe NM Trinity Gallery, Atlanta Arden Gallery, Boston The Ralls Collection, Washington, DC Galerie Herouet, Paris Lydon Fine Art, Chicago Perry Sherwood Gallery, Sarasota, FL Perry Sherwood Gallery, Petosky, MI 1996 Arden Gallery, Boston The Ralls Collection, Washington, DC Galerie Herouet, Paris Lydon Fine Art, Chicago Perry Sherwood Gallery, Petosky, MI 1995 The Ralls Collection, Washington, DC Galerie Herouet, Paris Circa Gallery, Minneapolis Lydon Fine Art, Chicago Perry Sherwood Gallery, Petosky, MI Gay Head Gallery, Gay Head MA Ottens Sargent Fine Art, Vineyard Haven, MA

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