Wow is an all purpose exclamation, 2020
Hilary Tait Norod

Artist Statement:

“My work forges a visual language filled with iconic, recognizable and domestic imagery, such as the bed and other interior settings, matched with forced perspective and a bold color palette. Psychology is a driving force for my work. This series explores the discovery of self and identity of how we form our closest relationships in life. Finding myself aware of my authentic feelings becomes an inner dialogue in my home. The combination of these objects with an exterior ambiguity and a forced perspective initiates a thoughtful examination of the interior spaces of the mind."

Education:

2018 MFA, Lesley University College of Art and Design, Cambridge, MA.
Recipient of the Presidential Award and Scholarship.

2009 BS in Studio Arts, Graduated with Distinction, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.

2008 Studio Arts Center International, Florence, Italy (Italian and Painting Courses).
Studied under Karen Yurkovich.

Awards & Distinctions:

Finalist for the Walter Feldman Fellowship awarded by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston.

Recipient of the Presidential Award from Lesley University College of Art and Design.

Recipient of the Jesse Soloman Award for most Outstanding Painting, from Skidmore College.

Exhibitions:

2019 Juried alumni exhibition, Tang Teaching Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY.

2019 Walter Feldman Fellowship Finalist group exhibition, A R E A Gallery, Boston, MA.

2019 Cambridge Art Council Marketplace Exhibition Series, Workbar, Cambridge, MA.

2018 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Roberts Gallery at Lesley Art + Design, Cambridge, MA.

2018 Dialogues: Medium and Materiality, New Art Center, Newton, MA.

2017 Crazy with Me, Trident Newbury Street, Boston, MA (Solo Show).

2017 Natural Elements, Liquid Art House, Boston, MA, Invitational Featured Artist.

2017 Miniatures, Kathryn Schultz Gallery, Cambridge, MA, Juried by Marni Katz (Juror's Choice Award).

2017 Re·volt·ing, The Distillery Gallery, Boston, MA, Invitational Show Juried by Rob Moeller.

2017 Art Cocktails, Pop Up Show, Truro, MA, Invitational Show by Marni Katz.

2016 Summer Invitational, Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA.

2016 Art Project, Webster & Company, Boston Design Center, MA

2016 30 Below, Kathryn Schultz Gallery, Cambridge, MA, Juried by Mary T. Tinti.

2015 Medford Historical Society and Museum, Medford, MA.

2015 Winter Show, Galatea Fine Arts, Boston, MA.

2015 The Nave Gallery, Somerville, MA.

2014 National Prize Show, University Place Gallery, Cambridge, MA.

2014 Gallery 1295, Boston, MA (Solo Show).

2014 Summer Show, Galatea Fine Art, Boston, MA.

2013 Couplings, Galatea Fine Art, Boston, MA (Solo Show).

2012 The Time and Space Gallery, La Canada Flintridge, CA.

2012 Into The Black, The TAH Gallery, South Pasadena, CA.

2012 The Happening Gallery, Marina Del Ray, CA.

2012 Gallery 315, New York, NY, Group Show.

2011 Exhibit [A] Gallery, Long Beach, CA.

2009 Thesis Show, Tang Teaching Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY.

2009 Faculty and Student Show, Feast Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY, Group Show.

Professional/Teaching Experience:

2016-Present Art Rental Program Manager, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary art, installation and curatorial skills used to create strong and individual group shows catered to each exhibition space.
• Maintains all client relationships by working as personal Art Consultant and creating installations that meet their aesthetic and budgetary needs.
• Continuous outreach and recruitment of new clients and artists
October 2016 Guest Lecturer, Boston College Club, Boston, MA.
Invited by Program Committee Chair, Jennifer Kolchinsky, as Guest Lecturer.
Created and presented 45 minute speech with slideshow discussing the Historical context behind Abstract and Contemporary Artwork.

October 2016 Guest Lecturer, Boston College Club, Boston, MA.
Invited by Program Committee Chair, Jennifer Kolchinsky.

Created and presented 45 minute speech with slideshow discussing the Historical context behind Abstract and Contemporary Artwork.

2015-Present Art Consultant, Cambridge Eats & Beats, Cambridge, MA
• Responsible for careful procurement of each Artist for rotating exhibitions that fit the owner's specific tastes and suit the design of each space.
• Manages and curates all shows, including the installation of artwork.
• Facilitates social media promotion for each Artist and their solo exhibitions.

 Tags:

Abstract, painting, expressive, oil, bold, contemporary.