ABOUT
Marie McCallum was born in Los Angeles, CA and studied painting at Otis College of Art and Design and Sign Graphics at Los Angeles Trade Tech. McCallum pursued a career in the sign industry as a sign artist and gilder, later adding trompe l'oeil and mural painting to expand her business. She started painting full time as fine artist in 2000.
STATEMENT
My interest in projected self-image shows up in my depictions of clothing, shop windows, storefronts, and automobiles. Thinking graphically and painting in a realistic style is a natural for me. My work is dynamic and vibrant with a perspective that pulls the viewer in and allows them to immediately sense a familiarity with the subject matter. Most of this imagery has a personal connection for me. Clothing can figure prominently in my work influenced by my tailor grandmother who was a creative force in my life. Much of my technique is informed by my former occupation as a trompe l’oeil painter and sign artist.
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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021 - 2023 Celebration of Fine Art Show, Scottsdale, AZ
2020-2024 Featured Artist, Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2018 Harbor Sights Pop Up Show, San Pedro, CA
2014 Hidden in the Hills, 18th Annual Studio Tour, Scottsdale Arizona, AZ
2012 Solo Show, Windows and Reflections, Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, Durango CO
2010 Salon des Independants Invitational, Fort Lewis College Art Dept. Gallery, Durango, CO
2009 Structure & Style, Henderson Fine Arts Gallery, San Juan College, Farmington, NM
2008 32nd Annual Juried Exhibit, Durango Arts Center, CO
2007 Boobs & Bras Juried Auction, American Cancer Society, Durango, CO
2006 30th Annual Juried Exhibit, Barbara Conrad Gallery, Durango Arts Center
2004 Four Corners Commission, Barbara Conrad Gallery, Durango Arts Center, CO
1999 Artists Open Group Membership Exhibition, Stewart Gallery, Palos Verdes Art Center, CA
1998 Torrance Artists Guild Annual Juried Show, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, CA
SELECTED AWARDS
2023 Award of Excellence - Art Masters, Top art Awards, Scottsdale, AZ
2022 Award of Excellence - Top Oil Contest, Top Art Awards, Scottsdale, AZ
2007 1st Place- Boobs & Bras Juried Auction, American Cancer Society, Durango, CO
2006 Merit Award- 30th Annual Juried Exhibit, Durango Arts Center, CO
2004 Best of Show & People’s Choice - Four Corners Commission, Durango Arts Center, CO
1999 Runner up - Off the Wall Exhibition, Palos Verdes Art Center, CA
1997 2nd Place - Annual Juried Show, Torrance Cultural Arts Center
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 - 2020 Gallery Associate, Think Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2002-04 Exhibits Committee, Durango Arts Center, Durango, CO
1999-2000 Volunteer Artistic Advisor, Set Designer, Set Painter - Drama Department, Dodson Middle School, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA