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Bio
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Amy Pruzan works in a variety of media, but maintains a strong focus on glass and photography. She earned her B.F.A degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Cornish College of the Arts in 2006, with triple majors in sculpture, print, and photography. Pruzan has studied at institutions such as Alexander Muss in Israel, Pilchuck Glass School, and Pratt Fine Arts Center. Her work resides in several permanent collections including the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Pruzan has worked along side many Prominent Local artists, such as Sonja Blomdahl, Ginny Ruffner, and Martin Blank. Recently this Seattle Native has been honored with both the Corning award nomination form Pilchuck Glass Schools, and the George Tsutakawa Scholarship from Pratt Fine Arts Center.
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Artist Statement
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Memories are liquid. They are rain drops, fragmented snapshots of history. Over time memories can fade and sharpen, metamorphose, or completely dissolve. I am interested in memory, as both an intimate personal treasure as well as a tangible historical record. I am intrigued by the way people seem to be able to reinvent their memories to favor what could have been, or forget tragedies that should never have occurred. What might it feel like to suffer from Alzheimer’s and lose the memories of your life?
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Lewis Hine, once said, “ Photographs tell the truth...but photographers lie.” To me this means that for a photographic image to exist, something in it had to be real. To be able to physically hold a photograph, is to freeze time, to capture and preserve a moment. However even photographs can be manipulated and altered to an artists vision. So, in my mind photographs and memories share many common bounds.
In my current work, I examine the parallels and contrasts between the natural world and the world of man. I am interested in the juxtaposition of photographic imagery and objects from nature. Using elements of geology, botany, and water, I hope to explore the ways in which man has attempted to manipulate nature. Concepts of decay, camouflage, and growth play a major role in the development of my work. By depicting relationships between humanity and nature, I challenge viewers to consider their place in the world.
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Education:
Pilchuck Glass School, Pilchuck WA (2008)
Pratt Fine Arts, Seattle WA (2000- 2008)
Pilchuck Glass School, Pilchuck WA (2007)
Cornish College of the Arts, BFA (2006
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Pilchuck Glass School, Pilchuck WA (2004)
Pilchuck Glass School, Pilchuck WA (2002)
Alexander Muss, Tel Aviv Israel (2000)
The Overlake School, Seattle WA (1999)
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Exhibitions:
“Glass and transparency” G.A.S. Conference, Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver WA (2008)
“Melting Pot” ArtEast Collective Works, Issaquah, WA (2008)
“2007-2008 scholarship winners exhibition”, Pratt Fine Arts, Seattle WA (2008)
“36th Glass Invitational” Habatat Gallery, Royal Oak, MI (2008)
“New Directions” Winston Wachter Fine Art, Seattle WA (2008)
“Seattle Art Museum Emerging Artists” DeLille Winery, Seattle WA (2008)
“Take a Seat” Drop City Gallery, Seattle WA (2008)
“ISC; Sculpture Alumni Invitational, Cornish Gallery, Seattle, WA (2007)
“Reflections” Solo Show, Viscosity Gallery, Seattle WA (2007)
“Fillette” Viscosity Gallery, Seattle WA (2007)
“Fred Hutch Exhibition”, Arnold Center, Seattle WA (2006)
Blue Heron Gallery, Solo Show, Vashon Island, WA (2006)
“Fresh Perspectives” University House Galley, Seattle WA (2006)
Cornish B.F.A. Exhibition, Seattle WA, (2006)
Friends of the Conservatory, Seattle WA (2005)
Beyond Borders, VU Gallery, Bellingham WA (2004)
Glass Art Society Student Exhibition, Seattle WA (2003)
“Through the Eyes of an Artist”, Seattle WA (2003)
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Honors & Awards:
Pilchuck Partner Scholarship via Tacoma Glass Museum (2008)
Corning Award Nominee via Pilchuck Glass School (2007)
George Tsutakawa Scholarship via Pratt Fine Arts Center (2007)
Pilchuck Partner Scholarship via Pratt Fine Arts Center (2007)
GAS emerging artist nominee (2007)
FOC Photo Contest, 3rd Place, Honorable mention (2005)
Laura Bickerstaff Scholarship via University of Oregon (2004)
Corning Award Nominee via Pilchuck Glass School (2004)
Pilchuck Glass School Scholarship via Cornish College of the Arts (2004)
Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Art Festival, 1st place (2004)
“Through the Eyes of an Artist” Guest speaker, Seattle WA (2003)
Glass Furnace Scholarship via Cornish College of the Arts (2003)
Kenmore Art Show, Honorable Mention (2002)
Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Art Festival, 2nd place (2002)
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Work Experience:
Assistant to Ginny Ruffner (2006- 2008)
Assistant to Martin Blank (2007-2008)
Assistant to Mary Van Cline (2001-2005)
SOFA Chicago (2005)
Assistant to Sonja Blomdahl (2002- 2003)
SOFA Chicago (2002)
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