My art begins early in my life. Memphis in the 60's was a city enwrapped in passion, transformation, growth and movements. Influences came from all directions. Civil rights, women's rights, hippies, streakers, geeks, gospel and rock 'n roll, street riots, school desegregation, afternoon cold war drill sirens, curfews, friends, and TV. These things were the norm. The voice was powerful, the body expressive, and the mind persuasive.

I preserve my life experiences as free-verse poetry, captured moments, observations, and the occasional whimsical doodle in my journals. These meditations transform and evolve through layers of color, texture, and insomnia into tangible visual images. I convey these images through acrylics and pastels on hand textured paper, board, and canvas, ultimately illustrating and defining my life story, visions & dreams.

I have been a professional independent artist for over 25 years. I have toured regularly participating in Fine Art Shows throughout Florida, have reached galleries, patrons, and museums across the United States and Europe and have received numerous awards and honors.

I aspire to bring positive social change through the universal language of art.

Most recently, in 2017, I re-invented my artist "self" in becoming a Fine Art Curator & Creator of my own Fine Art Show: Fine Art at the Magnolia is an annual Invitational Fine Art Show held indoors at the lovely historic Magnolia Building in downtown, Lakeland, Florida. Featuring 17 accomplished artists from Florida, and awarding an annual Visual Fine Arts Scholarship,.. FAM has grown in recognition & honor in just 2 years - earning a standing Endorsement from The Polk Museum of Art. Please visit our facebook page to learn more about Fine Art at the Magnolia.

http://www.facebook.com/FineArtMagnolia

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The artist journey continues.....!

Peace and Love,
Betsy Bohrer