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Artists Statement:
My large theme concentrates on capturing the dynamics
of "the arrested domestic moment," snapshots of every day life
taken by that most amazing camera of all time, the human eye. The setting
for much of my work is Europe, where that moment is still likely to hold
charm and strength. And because of its rich visual possibilities, the table
is a favorite subject of mine. I happen to believe that the table has contributed
as much to civilization as has the wheel. In Europe the table is still an
honored focal point of life, gathered around to celebrate the arts of eating
well and conversing well, to share domestic chores and family amusements.
What I find particularly delightful is the probability that a typical 'arrested
domestic moment' there, (as opposed to here) won't include a television
set.
O'Haverty works with oil, acrylic, inks and pastel,
and many paintings include collage.
Background:
Born in England in 1941, emigrated to the U.S.
in 1962. Worked in NYC as copywriter for Benton & Bowles advertising,
then at Marstrand Interiors designing commercial and industrial spaces.
In 1968 became Vice President of Environmental Design Associates, a firm
specializing in the planning and execution of large public works by known
artists, sponsored by corporate funding (Lever Bros, Phillip Morris) through
City Walls, Inc, NYC, The Jewish Museum, NYC, Museum of Fine Art Toronto,
Museum of Fine Art Montreal, Detroit Renaissance, City of Boston, City
of Cleveland, City of Cincinnati. 1970 , under maiden name Elizabeth Scott,
published novel Rim of the Tub , William Morrow, U.S.A. and Hodder &
Stoughton, England. In 1971, decided to leave very fun, very high pressure
New York life for rural Maine. Learned to haul wood, milk cows, drive
a tractor, fight black flies, ski, become involved in community affairs.
Thirty years later, still happily living in Maine with husband, James.
Lucky to have a lovely studio and time to spend working there. Still repeating
mantra learned from painter, friend and teacher, Denny Winters: You don't
have to clean behind the toilet before you go to the studio.
Recent Representation:
Riverside Gallery, Far Hills, NJ; Bruce Gallery,
London, Ontario, Canada; Camden Public Library, Camden, Maine; Between
the Muse, Rockland, Maine; Hyperbole Gallery, Newburyport, MA. Continuing
representation at The Gallery @ 357 Main, Rockland, Maine. Many works
included in corporate and private collections in U.S.A., Canada, Europe
and Russia.
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