 Grace
lives in Central Oregon, hikes the trails, and paints her memories
of what she has seen. Never shy in the use of intense color and with
a slight surreal twist of an everyday image, Grace Bishko’s art is
an expression of her life – often larger than life. A serious and
honest painter, she paints from her heart and of her memories and
experiences. Her imagery contains an ever so slight edge to grab and
retain the viewer’s attention, while at the same time satisfying
their deep emotions and enjoyment. High Desert Gallery is truly
honored to represent Grace Bishko. A nationally and internationally
known artist,
In the 1970’s she decided to stop painting directly from “life,” and
to find a personal vocabulary that would allow her to paint through
her emotions, because, she says “I deeply wished to speak through my
art.” Through education, and experimentation, her creative endeavors
evolved in many stages. The results of this adventure are embedded
in the artwork she is involved in today. Now, Grace is honored that
her paintings are appreciated and understood across a wide
multicultural expanse.
Winning all possible awards at the Cleveland Institute of Art, she
went on to receive her Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers, The
State University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. After receiving
her M.F.A. degree, Grace taught life drawing at Rutgers, design at
University of the Arts, and lithography at Moore College of Art.
Since then, she has focused on her own art, exhibiting yearly in
solo and group exhibitions.
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to
represent Grace Bishko exclusively in Central Oregon. |
