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Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen



Statement
Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen, an avid birder and naturalist, has traveled in Europe, Japan, New Zealand, and North America, drawing on the natural environments of these regions as inspiration for her art. A longtime member of William Morris's crew, her own work is on display in numerous museums, collections, and galleries worldwide. In 1999, she studied at Pilchuck as a recipient of the prestigious Corning Award. She has participated at Pilchuck as an instructor, gaffer, and teaching assistant. Willenbrink has also taught workshops at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, Tulane University in Louisiana, San Jose State University in California, the University of Hawaii, and the Pratt Fine Arts Center in Washington.

Profile

Biography
1997 Taught, OSU Columbus, OH
1996 Taught Workshop, Pratt Fine Arts Center Seattle, WA
1995 Taught Workshop, Tulane University New Orleans, LA
1995 Newcomb Women's Art Grant, Tulane University
1994 Corning Scholarship Recipient
1994 Outstanding Student Award, Pilchuck Glass School
1994 Taught, San Jose University San Jose, CA
1993-97 Studied with Pino Signoretto Stanwood, WA
1993 General Scholarship Recipient Pilchuck Glass School
1993 Assisted Maestero Bruno Zanetti, Chandelier Studio Murano, Italy
1993 Taught, Alberta College of Art Alberta, B.C.
1991 Independent project with Izar Patkin New York, NY
1991 Independent project with Buzz Spector New York, NY
1984 B.F.A. Sculpture, Ohio University Athens, OH
1984 Fine Arts Scholarship, Ohio University
1984 Taught, Ohio University Athens, OH
1960 Born Cincinnati, OH
 
Exhibitions
1997 Blooms in Glass, Ovedskloster Castle Sjobo, Sweden
1997 Ascer Maarlensson Gallery Lund, Sweden
1997 Northwest Glass, William Traver Gallery Seattle, WA
1996 A Survey of Contemporary Glass, Tustin Renaissance Gallery Tustin, CA
1995 Carol Henry Photo, Karen Willenbrink Glass, Malton Gallery Cincinnati, OH
1995 A Survey of Contemporary Glass, Hall Barnett Gallery New Orleans, LA
1995 Foster/White Gallery Seattle, WA
1994 Visions of the Northwest, PISMO Gallery Denver, CO
1993 Group Glass Show, Foster/White Gallery Kirkland, WA
1992 Group Glass Show, Helander Gallery Palm Beach, FL
1991 Installation, SAFECO Corporation Seattle, WA

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