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Irene Bledel
Oil Painter
Robbed From Within: My Story–
Irene Bledel is the driving force behind each painting – a book still to be
written. The challenges and experiences – Robbed From Within - that have woven
the
 tapestry
of my life have taught me to learn how to appreciate the beauty of life and the
power of our surroundings, inspiring positive visions that come to life on a
canvas. I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
My journey has taken me to four continents and many beautiful images that bring
brilliance to my artistic and untrained written and art expression. I know, I
expect and thrive by closing my eyes that in a millisecond my lenses have
captured a
moment of peace and beauty in the parameters of my mind.
The brilliant writers of the Generation of ’98 and their impact on the
Impressionistic Movement on art became a part of my literary, art focus and me.
Integration of the ‘Inner I’, ‘The Self’, ‘Natural True Life’, and the freedom
of my hand and soul impregnate the images I create within my writings and
expressed on each blank virgin canvas. I manipulate my thoughts through the
untainted oils to create with each stroke of my hand the moment my eye captured
the vision in my soul. My art is an inner and private extension of myself.
 Ms.
Bledel has been approved by Sotheby’s as an up-coming artist and her work has
been exhibited at Sotheby’s web site. Ms. Bledel, in the mid-eighties, while
working and residing in Milan, Italy, chose not to have her work exhibited, even
though she had the support and encouragement of her mentor, the renowned critic
Professor Degrada, University of Brera, Milan, Italy.
Ms. Bledel has sold over 200 plus oils under commissions in Pakistan, Italy,
Germany, and the United States since the middle 1970’s.
Ms. Bledel is currently an active member of the Atlanta Artists Center. Past
Co-Chairperson of the Volunteer Committee 2003 – 2004 - 2005.
Represented by:
Artist in Residence: The Forum at Defoor Centre – 2003 to present
The Emory Clinic: 2003-2004-2005
2006-
5th Annual GHNet Art Exhibit – 19 International and Southeast Latino
Artists – Juried Show
2005-
Salvation Army Artist Award – Helping the Hispanic Art Community,
Atlanta, Georgia
Limelight Gallery – Binders November 2005, Juried Show. Judge: Chery
Baird – Gentle Path
Dunwoody Fine Art Southeastern Regional Exhibit: "The Eye of the
Beholder " 2005, Juried Show, Judge: Marvin Mattelson. Orange Vase.
Kennesaw State
University, CAREing Center: “Art of the
Golden Age Generation” 2005, Juried Show, Judges: James Burnes and
Michael Wright.“Mi Tierra, Las Pampas, Honorable Mention Award
Renaissance Show
– Atlanta Artists Center, Atlanta, Georgia 2005– Juried Show, Judge: Laura
Mitchell
Avondale in Bloom: “Artists in the
Garden” Invited Guest Artist - June 2005
Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine June 2005 Issue – Avondale in Bloom –
Featured Artist
Sandy Springs Library One-artist
Show: March 2005
2004-
Avondale in Bloom: “Artists in the
Garden” Curated 2004 – Judge: Terry Redman and Art Selection Committee
INFUSION: 4th Annual Women’s
Caucus for Art of Georgia, DeFoor Center Curated 2004 – Judges: Women’s
Caucus for Art of Georgia’s Senior Leadership
2003-
Southeastern Regional Show:
Juried 2003 - Judge Alan Tiegreen
Artists Expressions: From the
Heart and Palette Curated 2003 - Judge: Dale Rayburn
Irene painting at "Avondale in Bloom".
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