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Tammy Duffy, PhD, Abstract Artist
Mobile: 646-717-7494
email: tammy.duffy@yahoo.com
http://www.tammyduffy.com
www.tammyduffy.com/duffyphotography
www.tammyduffy.com/duffy
Artist's Statement
I like to think that somehow, some of my fascination with creating abstract art has come from the love I have for my father
as well as for the people I create my art for. I started painting 10 years ago and have grown as an artist through experiences
and formal training. I am an accomplished physicist who switched to art but still dabbles in physics. The physics informs
the art. I am rarely without my tools of the trade since I began 10 years ago and these tools have been a tool in my learning
and teachings in life.
I make abstract paintings that help me to reveal what I feel about the natural world: its colors shapes, textures, lines,
and forms. My background in science supports my visual expressions on the canvas where my goal is to make a connection between
myself and the observer. I hope my work inspires the observer, subconsciously or not, to develop his or her own special vision
and see beauty where one might not even know to look. My mind is my brush and I use it to create images that transcend the
ordinary. I must know exactly how each will visually express the thought that is painted on my canvas.
My years as a physicist have helped me refine and express to my collectors a myriad of visual concepts, thereby becoming
a better artist. Now is the time for me to transcend the artistic world and let my paintings stand alone to resonate with
new audiences.
Education
PhD. in Physics, 1989, Radiation Science Program
Masters in Physics with a Major in Health Physics
Bachelors Degree in Diagnostic Imaging
Associates Degree in Applied Science
Art Education
One hour watercolor class at the Grounds for Sculpture
Several art history classes at a multitude of museums and the Univ. of Pennsylvania
Basic 35mm SLR photography class by Nikon
Basic Drawing Class: SVA NYC
Drawing II class
Hand Drawing class
Painting and Collage Class
Multiple art history lectures
Selected Solo Exhibitions
· Paterson Museum, Paterson, N.J.: July-Sept 2005
· Long Island Science and Technology Museum, Garden City, NY : Aug 2005
· First Annual Long Island Tech Fest, Aug 2005
Permanent Collections
· Chelsea Art Museum
· Paterson Museum
· Michael Ingbar Gallery
· Athens Cultural Society
· Brazilian Cultural Society
Selected Group Exhibitions
· Dark Horse Creek Gallery in Erieville, NY. ,Summer 2004
· I. Brewster Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, Summer 2004
· Agora Gallery, NYC , Jan 2005
· Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, NY Oct 2005
· Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, NYC, June 2006
· Fusion Art Museum, Group sculpture show, NYC, May 2006
· MIWAA, New Art Center: Group show, NYC, Jan 9 - Feb 3, 2007
· Ward Nasse Gallery, Soho, NYC. Group show: Sept-March 2007
· Exhibition in Municipal Library B. Lemos, Mariana, Brazil, May 1-23,
2007
· Exhibition in the House Study of Deia Loyal, Mariana, Brazil, May
19,20, 2007
· Exhibition Museum Casa Alphonsus of Guimaraens, Mariana,
Brazil,May 30- June 10, 2007
· Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, July 1-31, 2007
· International Art Exhibition, Granada, Spain, Nov-Dec 2007
· Saatchi Gallery, London England, 2007
· Cradle Project 2008,New Mexico
· Amsterdam Whitney: July 2008
· Raandesk Gallery NYC :2009-2010
· International Art Exhibition: 2010
· Athens Biennial: Oct 2010
· ArtSlant: 2010
· ValWeb 2009
· Artnet
· TalentHouse: Creative Collaboration
· Group shows in Russia and Vienna in 2011
· Odessa Art Museum Ukraine: 2012 Group photography
· ArtChina group show: 2012
· Turkish embassy group show: 2013
· ArtBasel Miami: 2013
· Art Mexico City group show: 2014
· Ukraine art gallery group show: 2014
Publications
· Fiend Magazine, March issue 2006, An interpretation of the painting La Tempesta, Giorgione
· 2006/2007: Art International. Top Emerging Artist for 2006/2007
· Fiend Magazine, June/July Issue 2006, A Celebrity interview with Baird Jones on Why Celebrity Art
· Aquarian Magazine, July 2005: Peter Falk exhibition, art review
· Aquarian Magazine, Sept 2005: Art for a Cause, art review
Projects
Trentonian Newspaper and blog.multitude of stories on art, fashion and community events
My Trend Fashion magazine
Dalliance Fashion magazine
In 2004, I participated in a beautification project within the public school system in Harlem, NY. I painted a mural
on the side of one of the grammar schools, right near Harlem Hospital. I am also an active volunteer with the Free Arts NY
organization.
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