about
Terri Dilling has developed a visual language that explores the beauty and complexity of the natural world. She is inspired by the patterns and structures found in nature, ranging from plants and flowers to molecules and microscopic cells. She also references forms and patterns created by humans, including architecture and textile designs. Her art is a mix of macro and micro viewpoints, of structured order and random marks that occur during her creative process. Terri received a BA from Indiana University, a BFA in Drawing, Painting & Printmaking from Georgia State University and has also studied visual arts in England, Spain, and Italy. She currently serves as president of Atlanta Printmakers Studio. Terri has received numerous grants and awards, and her work is in public and private collections around the world.
statement
Although my artwork is often quite abstract, the imagery is drawn from specific sources, including nature, science, architecture and other subjects I have researched. I explore layering, color relationships, and the juxtaposition of one thing with another.
I am interested in the points where organic flow and random marks meet up with constructed order and patterns. As a conceptual idea, this reflects something about the complexity and ambiguity I see in the world. As a way of making art, it allows for part control and part surprise in my processes, which continually intrigues me as an artist.
I am interested in the points where organic flow and random marks meet up with constructed order and patterns. As a conceptual idea, this reflects something about the complexity and ambiguity I see in the world. As a way of making art, it allows for part control and part surprise in my processes, which continually intrigues me as an artist.
exhibits
upcoming 2012:
FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 30
"Refresh" Exhibit at Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta
MARCH 15-17
"Primordial Soup" Print portfolio at SGCI conference, New Orleans
MARCH 22 - MAY 19
"Connecting the Dots" Exhibit at Spruill Gallery, Atlanta
recent:
LAIR
INSTALLATION BY SIXFOLD COLLECTIVE
Nov. 18 - Dec. 31, 2011
Abernathy Arts Center
254 Johnson Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30328
ASSEMBLY (SOLO EXHIBIT)
September 23 - October 30, 2011
Portal Gallery
675 Metropolitan Parkway SW #6026
Atlanta, GA 30310
PRESSING MATTERS II
APS MEMBERS EXHIBITION
June 9 - September 3, 2011
Hudgens Center for the Arts
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg 300
Duluth, GA 30097
FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 30
"Refresh" Exhibit at Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta
MARCH 15-17
"Primordial Soup" Print portfolio at SGCI conference, New Orleans
MARCH 22 - MAY 19
"Connecting the Dots" Exhibit at Spruill Gallery, Atlanta
recent:
LAIR
INSTALLATION BY SIXFOLD COLLECTIVE
Nov. 18 - Dec. 31, 2011
Abernathy Arts Center
254 Johnson Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30328
ASSEMBLY (SOLO EXHIBIT)
September 23 - October 30, 2011
Portal Gallery
675 Metropolitan Parkway SW #6026
Atlanta, GA 30310
PRESSING MATTERS II
APS MEMBERS EXHIBITION
June 9 - September 3, 2011
Hudgens Center for the Arts
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg 300
Duluth, GA 30097