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Reclamation series
1. Reclamation: No More Cross Words, 2008, encaustic, 12" x 12"
2. Reclamation: Almost Dusk, 2008, encaustic, 10" x 10"
3. Reclamation: Blues, 2008, encaustic, 12" x 12"
4. Reclamation: Peachy Green, 2008, encaustic, 12" x 12"

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1. Swing Low, 2007, encaustic, 20" x 20"
2. It Tasted Pink, 2007, encaustic, 20" x 20"
3. Echos, 2007, encaustic, 20" x 16"
4. Good Hearts Nest Together, 2007, encaustic, 20" x 20"
5. Re: morse, 2007, encaustic, 30" x 24"
6. Sew Bad, 2007, encaustic, mixed media, 36" x 30"
7. Dry Paint, 2006, encaustic, mixed media, 12" x 16"

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Contact Information
3510 Scotts Lane
Studio 2912A
Philadelphia, PA 19129
e-mail: karefreeartist@comcast.net
www.karenfreedman.com
Please contact artist for purchases, commissions, workshops, etc.

Artist Statement
No matter how many alternate paths my work takes I always seem to return to order and repetition. These twin elements are with me as an underlying touchstone of inspiration.

In my current series, I take this concept of order and repetition and introduce a semblance of disarray without ever really abandoning the grid-like structure. The use of colors may seem arbitrary yet they are chosen and arranged to give structure and movement to the randomness I have imposed on the grid.

The use of encaustic enhances the effects that I can create with texture and color. I am drawn to its warmth, to its tactile quality. I love the physical demands of working with wax and I am challenged by its constraints.

Education
2002
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA

2001
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA

1977
Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA

1973
Philadelphia College of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Awards and Honors
2006
Artist of Merit, Absolutely Abstract Juried Exhibition, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Experience
2003-present
fine artist

2003-2005
Gallery Assistant, Pringle Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

1993-1998
Principle, Karen Freedman Design, Ambler, PA

1983-1986
Art Director, DevCom, Inc., King of Prussia, PA

1978-1983
Art Director, various companies, Philadelphia, PA

Selected Collections
The Goldenberg Group, Blue Bell, PA
Michael Gerald Ltd., New York, NY
Various private collections

Selected Exhibitions

2008
Sherman Mills Group Show, Carano Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

On the Edge, 2nd National Encaustic Painting Conference at Montserrat College of Art, 301 Gallery, Beverly, MA

66th Annual Awards Painting Exhibit, Cheltenham Art Center, Cheltenham, PA

2007
2nd Annual Juried Group & Affordable Art Sale, smARTS & Schuylkill Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Textures, Schuylkill Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2006
Absolutely Abstract Juried Exhibition, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA

smARTS Juried Group Show, Philadelphia, PA

2005
The American Juried Art Salon, Dallas, TX

Artists at the Mills, Crafts for Living, Philadelphia, PA

2003
63rd Annual Juried Exhibition, Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA