Ann Skrobarczyk Adams, born in Corpus Christi, TX., moved to Dallas in 1997. An award winning artist, she has exhibited in local and national shows and her work can be found in private as well as corporate collections.
She holds a B.A. in art and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of the Southwest, President in 2006, signature member of Texas Visual Arts Association, and The McKinney Avenue Contemporary.
Artist Statement
Throughout
the course of a day or a year, I am fascinated by light
as it bounces and
dances across the foliage and water in my garden, the environment found
throughout my art. Without fail, the garden provides a myriad of
opportunities to observe and reflect upon contrasts existing within the
textures of layered canopies. And, it is the colour of the leaves in
combination with the intensity of nearby blooms I encounter my muse and
inspiration.
The delights of the garden evoke thoughts of Eden and the Peaceable Kingdom where all creatures coexist in a balanced atmosphere of trust. It is a microcosm of diverse elements, all of which adapts to the conditions at hand. All combined, light, earth and water form the foundation for growth and the iridescent, albeit, ephemeral display of Nature’s gems, whose forms and colour unfold before my eyes with the grace and lilt of a waltz or at times like the drama of a tango.
Throughout the process of developing my works, regardless of scale, composition, or color, I follow a sense of spiritual guidance to render the feelings and emotions of calm, of peace, and joy in contrast to the din and distractions often dominating the demands of contemporary life. I too have learned to appreciate the value of quiet moments, needed to recharge: Savoring moments to slow the clock of industrial time. The garden is filled with all the drama of life and it is the place where I have come to recognize that regardless of scale, even small and sometimes insignificant things provide a greater understanding and appreciation of the world around us. The garden serves as my metaphor: A symbol of our search to achieve a balance in life’s journey and the quality of the experience.
Selected Exhibits
Solo Exhibitions
Streaming_Gremillion & Co. Fine Art Gallery_2011
Water Colour_ Art Center of Corpus Christi_2010
ArtWorks_ Weil, Gotshal, & Manges LLP_Dallas, TX_2009
Aristeia Gallery_McKinney, TX_2007
Whisper of Hope_Goodrich Gallery_Dallas Arts District_2006
Group Exhibitions
Nokia Theatre Suite_Grand Prairie, TX.
Pastel Society of the Southwest National Exhibit_
Still Life and Floral Award_ Art Centre of Plano _2009
Award of Merit_Fort Worth, TX_2008
Signature Award_2008
Third Award of Excellence_2006
Award of Merit_2005
D-Art Slam_Fashion Industry Gallery_Dallas_2009
Texas Visual Arts Association_
Citation Exhibit_Art Centre of Plano, TX_Merchandise Awatd_2009
Signature Exhibit_14th Street Gallery_Plano, TX_2007
TVAA Gallery_2006
Eisemann Green Mezzanine Gallery_2006
Members Exhibit_Award of Merit_2006
Citation_2007_2006_2004_2003_2002
Citation_2005_Merchandise Award
Signature Award_2005
Regional Open Exhibition_2003
North Dallas Artist Studio Tour_2009_2008_2007
Urban Plaza Art Wall _Catholic Foundation_Honorable Mention_2008
Art For the Bridge _Women’s Museum_Dallas_2008
Gerald Peter’s Gallery_Dallas_2007
New Texas Talent_CraigheadGreen Gallery_2008_2005_Dallas
Salon du Fit_Bath House Gallery_Dallas_2007_2005_2004
Visual Art Society of Texas National Exhibit_Denton, TX_2007
Merchandise Award_2006
Phoenix Rising_Bath House Gallery_2004
Featured Articles:
2011 Design Guide Online Dallas
Design Guide Online Dallas Blog
Life and Dog Magazine_April 2011
Featured Artist in Residence
Preston Hollow People_2009
Neighbors, Dallas Morning News_2008
Preston Hollow Advocate_2007