About
Barbara Davis
My work lies within the territory of inspiration, emotion and intuition. At the base of my work are positive affirmations. These thoughts are written directly on the paper or canvas and covered with layers of paint and material. The positive energy is hidden but still there and has a subconscious effect on the viewer. The texts within the work, seen und unseen, but rather felt, send their vibrations of goodwill. The colors, transport harmony and well-being to the viewer. The goal of my work is to have a positive effect on the observers.
– Barbara Davis
Born: USA 1953
Master Fine Arts-California State University
Bachelor Arts- Fine Art, Art History
Japan 1972, traditional arts classes, Kyoto Cultural Center
Rotary International Grant in Paris: Atelier 17, 1978-79
Lives and works in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany since 1984
Prizes
| 2017 | Star des Jahres for cultural activities, Bielefeld, Germany |
| 2000 | „Blickwechsel“, Photography Competition, Gütersloh, Germany |
| 1999 | Herforder Recycling Kunstpreis |
| 1997 | Holterdorf Grafikpreis |
| 1978 | All California Arts, 1. Prize |
| 1974 | Esterly Research Grant, studies with Hopi Indian Kachinas |
Memberships
| Bund Bildender Künstler - the national professional artists organization for Germany |
| Kunstverein Beckum-Warendorf |
| Kunstverein Gruppe 13 in Herzebrock-Clarholz Germany |
International symposiums
| 2005 | Vellanoarte, Italy |
| 2004 | Vellanoarte, Italy |
| 2003 | International Artists Symposium, "Plenar", Valmiera, Latvia |
| 2002 | Löhne Art Symposium, Germany |
| 1997 | Guest teacher, Arkadia Summer Academy, Latvia |
Working in the gallery
Exhibitions (abbreviated)
| 2021 | Kuester House, St. Vit, Wiedenbrueck, Germany |
| 2021 | Kunstverein Gruppe 13, Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany |
| 2021 | KunstLaden Wiedenbrück, Germany |
| 2021 | Museum Kloster Clarholz, Germany |
| 2020 | Zeche Zollverein Essen, Germany |
| 2019 | Galerie Münsterland, Germany |
| 2018 | Kulturhaus Giethoorn, Netherlands |
| 2018 | Museum Abtei Liesborn, Germany |
| 2017 | „Where the Path Leads“ Kunstverein Gruppe 13, Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany |
| 2015 | Stadtmuseum Beckum, Germany |
| 2013 | Kunstverein Ahlen, Germany |
| 2010 | Kunsthaus Kätelhön, Wamel am Möhnesee, Germany |
| 2006 | MigrARTE, Frauenkunstforum OWL, Germany |
| 2003 | „Vellanoarte“ International Art Symosium, Vellano, Italy |
| 2002 | International Environment Painting Workshop Exhibition, Valmiera, Latvia |
| 2002 | „Woda“ (Wasser) Graudenz Museum, Graudenz, Poland |
| 2001 | “Papier Kult” Lübbecke, Stadtgalerie, Germany |
| 2000 | “Miniaturen” Wanderausstellung, Flora Westfalica, Germany |
| 1998 | „Hier und Jetzt“, Wanderausstellung, Gustav Lübke Museum, Germany |
| 1998 | WDR TV Studio Galerie, Bielefeld, Germany |
| 1983 | Riverside Art Museum, California, USA |
| 1982 | „All my things“ Galerie Blue, West Hollywood, USA |
| 1979 | Galerie Rue de Seine, Paris, France |
| 1978 | Exposition des Surindependents, Grand Palais, Paris, France |
| 1978 | Gallery, University California State University, USA |
| 1975 | Gallery of the Colleges, Scripps College, California, USA |