Eliabeth Rhoads Read

Biographical Information

Over the years, Elizabeth has experimented and created wonderful works of art in several mediums. As her artwork continued to evolve, her pieces leaped off the watercolor paper and transformed into three-dimensional creations. The environment and nature that surrounds her inspires Elizabeth’s work. She is draw towards simple materials to create her visions including paper, used fabric, and abject items.

Elizabeth’s work involves varying texture and illusive lights interspersed with minute details, concentrating on the forcefulness of dark areas and the contrast between spaces. These pieces exude recesses, secret hiding places that pull one in for shelter. Her philosophy is to immerse herself in textures and tones to express the intensity of emotions.

Elizabeth Rhoads Read

Elizabeth received a BA degree in 1972 in the areas of art and political science from Cornell College. Since graduating, Elizabeth has pursued many careers including teaching in an alternative high school, being a private investigator, and counseling women on employment issues. She has also devoted many hours to community improvement. During this time, she continued creating art; and for the past 17 years she has been working as a full time artist while raising her two children.

Eliabeth Rhoads Read

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December 2007, Red - A Group Exhibit, Grace Chosy Gallery, Madison, WI
August 2007 Reuse, Reinvent, Create - A Group Exhibit, Grace Chosy Gallery, Madison, WIOctober 2006 By Invitation Only- Artisan Gallery at Woman Made, Chicago, IL.
September 2006 Invitational- Cornell Alumni Sculpture Show. One of four featured artists.
September 2006 Juried Competition- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
June 2006 Juried Competition- Artisan Gallery at Women Made Gallery, Chicago, IL.
May 2006 Juried Competition- ““2D-D-Detrius: Collage Only, Synagogue for the Arts, New York, NY.
April 2006 Juried Competition- Venus Envy, Quad Cities.
September 2005 Juried Competition- Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL. ““The Nature of Paper””.
September 2005 Featured Artist- Artisan Gallery at Woman Made, Chicago, IL.
April 2005 Juried Competition- Venus Envy, Davenport, IA.
April 2005 Juried Competition- Unzipped, Chait Galleries Downtown, Iowa City, IA.
April 2005 Juried Competition- Augustana College, Rock Island, IL.
April 2005 Invitational- Art from Detritus Synagogue for the Arts, New York, NY.
February 2005 Invitational Group Show- Viridian Artists, New York, NY.
December 2004 Juried Exhibition- MidCoast Fine Arts, Rock Island, IL. Two-person show, Paper sculptures and fiber wall hangings.
September 2004 Invitational Group Show- Viridian Artists, New York, NY
July 2004 Invitational Group Show- Water Tower Place Show, Cedar Rapids, IA
May 2004 Selected Artist- Herky on Parade, Iowa City, IA. Commissioned for five statues.
April 2004 Juried Exhibition- Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. Found objects wall sculpture
February 2004 Exhibition——Viridian Artists, New York N.Y. Paper sculptures
September 2003 Invitational Group Show, Cornell College, Sculpture on the Lawn, Mt. Vernon, IA. Polymer reinforced mortar and polystyrene sculpture .
July 2003 Exhibition--Viridian Artists, New York, NY.
July 2003 Juried Competition--2003 River Market Regional Exhibition, Kansas City Artist Coalition,
Kansas City, MO.
June, July 2003 Juried Exhibition--MidCoast at The Mark, Moline, IL.
May 2003 Selected Artist--Fly Wright, Just Plane Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
November 2002 Visiting Artist --Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Museum Gate, Cedar Rapids, IA.
April 2002 Juried Competition--Augustana College. Rock Island, IL. Paper constructions.
February 2002 Solo Exhibition--People’’s Church, Cedar Rapids, IA.
February 2002 Juried Exhibition--Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA. Fiber wall hanging.
September 2001 Invitational Group Show--Cornell College, Sculpture on the Lawn, Mt. Vernon, IA. Polymer reinforced mortar and polystyrene sculpture.
July 2001 Juried Competition--2001 River Market Regional Exhibition, Kansas City Artist Coalition 19th Annual, Kansas City, MO. Fiber wall piece.
May 2001 Selected Artist-- American Gothic Overalls Project, Cedar Rapids, IA. Worked on Five couples.
May 2001 Juried Exhibition -- Fifth Annual Art Around the Corner Outdoor Sculpture, Ames, IA. Polymer reinforced mortar and polystyrene sculpture.
April 2001 Juried Exhibition -- Augustana College, Rock Island, IA. Fiber Wall Piece.
December 2000 Juried Show -- Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA. Medium Paper.
July 2000 One Person Exhibition -- Armstrong Centre, Cedar Rapids, IA. Fiber Wall Pieces and sculpture.
Summer 2000 Visiting Artist -- Toyota Art Camp Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA.
April 2000 One Person Exhibition -- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Museum Gate, Cedar Rapids, IA. Polymer reinforced mortar and polystyrene sculpture.
January 2000 One Person Exhibition -- Flavorable Reviews, Cedar Rapids, IA. Mixed Media.
October 1999 Invitational Group Show -- Living Near the Edge, Cedar Rapids, IA. Mixed Media.September 1999 Invitational Group Exhibition-- Cornell College Retrospective for Hugh Lifson, Mt. Vernon, IA sculpture.
September 1999 Invitational Group Show -- Cornell College Sculpture on the Lawn, Mt. Vernon, IA. sculpture.
September 1998 Invitational Group Show -- Cornell College, Sculpture on the Lawn, Mt. Vernon, IA. Sculpture.
January 1998 Invitational Group Exhibit -- Osada - Art in the Atrium, Cedar Rapids, IA. Medium Paper.
September 1997 Current, Artist, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Museum Gate Cedar Rapids, IA.
Fiber Wall Pieces, Paper Bowls and Sculpture.
November 1991 Juried Show -- Iowa Exhibited, Des Moines, IA. Watercolor Collage.
October 1991 Current, Invitational Anniversary Shows and Gallery Artist, Wiederspan Gallery,
Cedar Rapids, IA. Fiber Wall Pieces, Collages and Watercolors.
Summer 1990 One Person Exhibit -- Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA. Watercolors.
October 1990 Juried Biennial Show -- Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA. Watercolor Collage.
October 1989 One Person Exhibition -- Burlington Art Center, Burlington, IA. Watercolors and Collages.
January 1989 One Person Exhibition-- Hall Gallery, Cedar Rapids, IA. Watercolors.
January 1989 Juried Show -- Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA. Watercolor 1st place,
Two purchase awards.

REPRESENTATION

Wiederspan Gallery Cedar Rapids, IA.
Artisan Gallery Women Made Gallery, Chicago, IL.
Arte Gallery, Des Moines, IA.
Grace Chosy Gallery, Madison, WI.