Sally Sheinman
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Sally Sheinman is an American
painter
and visual artist, now based in the UK
.
Sally was born in Watertown, New York. She studied painting
at the State University of New York
at Albany
and later studied art
at Hunter College
in New York
where her tutors included Tony Smith (sculptor)
and Robert Morris
.
Sally has lived in the Britain
for over 20 years; and currently works in Northampton
.
She is a prolific painter and committed to a rigorous work schedule. Her works have included an interactive touring exhibition in association with the University of Hertfordshire
called the Wishing Ceremony. The Wishing Ceremony opened in six locations in Leicester City in 2005 and then traveled to the University of Hertfordshire and mac in Birmingham
in 2006. The Wishing Ceremony is also available on-line as part of an interactive website.
Her exhibitions include Sacred Vessels at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum in Rugby
, 2003); Days at The Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon
, 2002); The Naming Room at Roadmender, Northampton
, 2001); Fragments of Time and Thought at Liberty (department store)
, London, 2000), Artjongg at the University College Northampton
; Between the Lines (Ikon Touring, Birmingham 1997); and New Work (City Gallery, Leicester, 1995). Commissions include Non-Essential Signage for Arts Council England, Announcements for South and East Belfast Trust, Artkacina for firstsite in Colchester (2006) and ARTDNA for Towner in Eastbourne (2008).
In 2010 Sally finished her latest work, Let's Celebrate - a new commission inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. The work is touring to five National Trust properties across the East Midlands throughout 2010. Comprising over 250 painted sculptures, this participatory artwork invites visitors to consider and record what they want to celebrate, adding their written celebrations to the installation.
Current Work
Most recently Sally has been working on a project part funded by The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge and the National Trust
, Mottisfont Abbey
. This work, Being Human considers the unique make up of humanity, and what makes each and everyone of us different and equally special. The work will be on display at Mottisfont Abbey in the Autumn of 2011.
United States
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painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
and visual artist, now based in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
Sally was born in Watertown, New York. She studied painting
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
at the State University of New York
University at Albany, SUNY
The State University of New York at Albany, also known as University at Albany, State University of New York, SUNY Albany or simply UAlbany, is a public university located in Albany, Guilderland, and East Greenbush, New York, United States; is the senior campus of the State University of New York ...
at Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
and later studied art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
at Hunter College
Hunter College
Hunter College, established in 1870, is a public university and one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Hunter grants undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees in more than one hundred fields of study, and is recognized...
in New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where her tutors included Tony Smith (sculptor)
Tony Smith (sculptor)
Tony Smith was an American sculptor, visual artist, architectural designer, and a noted theorist on art. He is often cited as a pioneering figure in American Minimalist sculpture.-Education:...
and Robert Morris
Robert Morris (artist)
Robert Morris is an American sculptor, conceptual artist and writer. He is regarded as one of the most prominent theorists of Minimalism along with Donald Judd but he has also made important contributions to the development of performance art, land art, the Process Art movement and installation...
.
Sally has lived in the Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
for over 20 years; and currently works in Northampton
Northampton
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. Situated about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, Northampton lies on the River Nene and is the county town of Northamptonshire. The demonym of Northampton is...
.
She is a prolific painter and committed to a rigorous work schedule. Her works have included an interactive touring exhibition in association with the University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m...
called the Wishing Ceremony. The Wishing Ceremony opened in six locations in Leicester City in 2005 and then traveled to the University of Hertfordshire and mac in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
in 2006. The Wishing Ceremony is also available on-line as part of an interactive website.
Her exhibitions include Sacred Vessels at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum in Rugby
Rugby, Warwickshire
Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, England, located on the River Avon. The town has a population of 61,988 making it the second largest town in the county...
, 2003); Days at The Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in south Warwickshire, England. It lies on the River Avon, south east of Birmingham and south west of Warwick. It is the largest and most populous town of the District of Stratford-on-Avon, which uses the term "on" to indicate that it covers...
, 2002); The Naming Room at Roadmender, Northampton
Northampton
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. Situated about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, Northampton lies on the River Nene and is the county town of Northamptonshire. The demonym of Northampton is...
, 2001); Fragments of Time and Thought at Liberty (department store)
Liberty (department store)
Liberty is a long-established department store in Regent Street in Central London, England, in the West End shopping district.-Early years:...
, London, 2000), Artjongg at the University College Northampton
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a university in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.-History:In 1924, Northampton Technical College was opened at St George's Avenue, site of the current Avenue Campus. A new building for the college was formally opened by the then Duke and Duchess of York in 1932...
; Between the Lines (Ikon Touring, Birmingham 1997); and New Work (City Gallery, Leicester, 1995). Commissions include Non-Essential Signage for Arts Council England, Announcements for South and East Belfast Trust, Artkacina for firstsite in Colchester (2006) and ARTDNA for Towner in Eastbourne (2008).
In 2010 Sally finished her latest work, Let's Celebrate - a new commission inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. The work is touring to five National Trust properties across the East Midlands throughout 2010. Comprising over 250 painted sculptures, this participatory artwork invites visitors to consider and record what they want to celebrate, adding their written celebrations to the installation.
Current Work
Most recently Sally has been working on a project part funded by The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge and the National Trust
National Trust
National Trust most commonly refers to an organization dedicated to preserving the cultural or environmental treasures of a particular geographic region. They generally operate as private non-profit organizations, although some receive considerable support from their national government...
, Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont Abbey
Mottisfont Abbey is a historical abbey and country estate in England. Sheltered in the valley of the River Test, the property is now operated by the National Trust. About 200,000 people visit each year...
. This work, Being Human considers the unique make up of humanity, and what makes each and everyone of us different and equally special. The work will be on display at Mottisfont Abbey in the Autumn of 2011.