Bio/CV
Artistically driven, after high school I took a job in the military as an illustrator, creating training handbooks of maps, uniforms, ranks and insignias for the US Army troops in the field. I used my GI Bill and started my education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. I then transferred to the University of Minnesota where I also did a work/study program at the Minneapolis Art Institute. I completed my fine arts degree with a concentration in drawing and painting from the University of Minnesota. During my time there, I had the privilege of learning from faculty members such as, Herman Somberg (from the “Cedar Bar - Franz Kline” days) as well as Victor Caglioti, George Morrison, Tom Lane, Jody Williams, George Creamer and Andrew Leicester, to name a few. While still committed to pursuing my painting career, I had the privilege of working in major corporations as a Creative Director and achieving the role of Director of Creative Services at Deluxe Corporation in Minnesota. From there I went to San Diego where I worked for the San Diego District Attorney where I managed several artists who created all the exhibits for the courtroom to aid in showing demonstrative evidence to the jurors.
Artist Statement
The duality of the circle, the perfect shape, boasts a soft and gentle yet strong and dynamic role In my art. It becomes a character amongst rich earthly hues, nurturing stitches or twisted threads which anchor it while inviting you to use your imagination and play along.
Education
BA in Fine Arts, concentration in drawing and painting,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN,
Exhibits
MC Gallery in Minneapolis MN
Klint Gallery in La Jolla CA
Trios Gallery in Solana Beach CA
Art and Antique Gallery in Carlsbad CA
EASEL Art (af)Fair 2011, San Diego CA
EASEL Art (af)Fair 2012, San Diego CA
EASEL Art (af)Fair 2013, San Diego CA
Father, Art Pulse Group Show, San Diego CA
Art Pulse, Under the Influence, Group Show, San Diego CA
Museum of the Living Artist, Group Show1, San Diego CA
Museum of the Living Artist, Group Show2, San Diego CA
Museum of the Living Artist, Group Show3, San Diego CA
Museum of the Living Artist, Group Show4, San Diego CA
THE 52ND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION Juried Show, Museum of the Living Artist, San Diego CA
Momentum, Art Pulse Group Show, San Diego CA
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Open Call, Hollywood CA
One-on-One, Sparks Gallery, San Diego, CA
Representation
MC Gallery, Minneapolis MN – Former stable artist
Art Pulse, San Diego, CA – Former mentor artist
White Box Contemporary, San Diego, CA
Sparks Gallery, San Diego, CA- Currently represented
Dayton Society of Artists, Solo Show Project Room 2022
Centerville Police Department Gallery, Solo Show, 2023
Miamisburg Art Center Group Show, 2023
Art Comes Alive 2023, Award Winner, ADC Fine Arts, Cincinnati, OH
Dayton Society of Artists, Members Show 2023
Dayton Society of Artists, Small but Mighty 2023
Art Comes Alive 2024, Award Winner, ADC Fine Arts, Cincinnati, OH
Dayton Society of Artist, Member’s Show, Third Place Award, 2024
Dayton Society of Artists, Small but Mighty 2024
Personal Web Site: https://roxannegrooms.com
Publications
ARTnews, October 2012, featuring Orbit, 16x20 in, Mixed Media
Riviera, October 2012, featuring Orbit, 16x20 in, Mixed Media
Open Studio, Volume 24 2013, Orbit and Key, 16x20 in, Mixed Media
PaperCut, Life Is Art, papercutmag.com, 2014, Pages 42 - 47, Collision, Intention(s), Channeling, 40x40 inches, Mixed Media; Brown Dot and Blue Dot, 30x40 inches, Mixed Media
Collections
Private collections locally and internationally