about marilyn biles
Artist Statement
Every vision of the world implies some sort of philosophy. My art is motivated by a spiritual force that compels a means of expression. It is the language by which I interpret the universal creative spirit as it becomes known to me. It is the means of expressing the passion for finding the truth that is me as I uncover the purposes, boundaries and directions of my mind.
Every painting is a new research project done in the unproved present creating symbols from experiences that express myself as I contact and am inspired by the world.
Unselfconsciously, I am exposing my inner life to others whose tastes and opinions are different but nevertheless are as valid as my own.
To the extent that I am able to think and see with a difference, others will in turn be enriched by my art.
Ms. Biles is also the Co-founder of Edot Gallery and Curator through January 2011.
Education
- Moore Institute of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- St. Mary's College, Wilmington, DE
- University of Delaware, Newark, DE
- Museum of Fine Arts, School of Art, Houston, TX Painting - Dorothy Hood
- Rice University, Houston, TX Painting - Basilios Poulos
Teaching Experience
- Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX 1969-1973, 1980-1981
- Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX 1970-1972
Press
Houston Chronicle Blog cites Marilyn Biles (download pdf) or Follow this link to read the blog post in full.
On the evening of June 9th, 2009, Ms. Biles was honored at the Houston Country Club by receiving the Premier Arts in the Community Award from the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Proceeds from the event went directly to support the Center of Excellence at Baylor College of Medicine.Fashion
Images of Marilyn's paintings have been used to create a line of 100% silk scarves for the fashion company Shop Randy Bower (www.shoprandybower.com).
Awards
Grand Prix D' Aquitaine Collection
Permanente du Musee
Bordeaux, France
June 1992
Musee de la Commanderie d'Unet
Prix D Imagination 92
Tonniens, France
October 1992
The City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation
Miami, FL
March 1993