Elizabeth Gorcey Artist Statement
I am fascinated with the 'human condition' that we are all a part of; more specifically with how each of us experiences and sees ourselves, each other and the world on our collective journey. As a child I was very sensitive and empathic. I would feel things very deeply and, at times, imagine I knew how those around me felt. My sensitive and creative mind literally felt the weight of humanity-- My mind would 'see' all these highs, lows, anxieties, and triumphs overlapping and bleeding into my own personal experiences. At that age I didn't know how to process what I was feeling, but as an adult I work through what I see on my canvas. I paint because I must.
When I look around and see what's happening in the world today it makes my heart break for humanity and it propels me to paint. I feel the pain, sorrow and discontent of so many souls. I hope that people who view my paintings recognize a piece of their own humanity and know they are being seen.
Bio
Elizabeth Gorcey has devoted her life to the pursuit of art that intrigues her, stories that compel her, and the elevation of authentic voices that must be heard. Her dedication has allowed Elizabeth to discover and pursue her own creativity and talents while inspiring others to do the same.
Elizabeth has extensive experience working in the cinematic field as an actress, director, and producer. She used this knowledge in her fight to create documentary style films that shed light on the stories of the unnoticed, the unheard. By boldly exploring socially taboo topics like aging and disability, she translated the lives of others into compelling films. Elizabeth’s creative endeavors won awards and advocated for individuals and communities the world had pushed aside.
Personally, and professionally, Elizabeth avidly encourages speaking honestly and authentically in every setting. This trait led to another artistic endeavor when she shared her love of creating with her daughter. As a collaborative venture, Elizabeth and her daughter wrote the award-winning children’s book series, Liv on Life. Aimed to cultivate a child’s sense of confidence and kindness, this mother daughter duo was able to write from the perspective of parents and children, encouraging families to embrace authenticity in every relationship.
Compelled by her love of visual arts, Elizabeth became a painter when she was a little girl. Winning an award at the age of 10 for her watercolor “Chinese Tea Pot”, which was displayed in the New Jersey State Museum. Mainly self-taught, however she is currently inspired and studying at Zhenya Art Academy. Recent exhibitions include New York, Portland, Los Angeles, and Canada, Europe have revealed her talents to a new audience of private collectors and institutions. This coming summer Ms. Gorcey will be in a group show at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
The passion of this committed actress, director, producer, painter, and author urges each of us to express ourselves as authentically as she does. Put simply by Elizabeth herself, “Creating is nourishment for my soul.”
Education
American Conservatory Theatre, USA
University of Arizona, USA
Monmouth University, USA
Martine Vaguel, France
Zhenya Gershman Art Academy, USA
Awards
1979 New Jersey State Museum Youth Award 1st place
2023 Curators’ Choice Gallery Omato
2020 Honorable Mention Patrizia Matiradonna
2023 Directors Choice, Gallery Omato
2023 Honorable Mention Teravarna Art Gallery
2023 Distinction Award, Gallery 4%
2023 John Moran Auctioneers list
2023 First Place Cash Award & Interview Sfumato Art Gallery
2024 Featured in Artist Market various
2024Teravarna Gallery, Merit Award
2024 LightSpace Time Gallery, Merit award
Solo, Group Exhibitions, Competitions & Curatorial Projects
2024 More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux, Oceanside Museum of Art, California
2024 The USA Exhibition, Tokyo International Metropolitan Art Museum, of Art, Japan
2024 Momentum, Artly Mix, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2024 Divergent Synthesis, Korean Cultural Center& LAunch, Los Angeles
2024 Precise Perplexity, Aedra Fine Arts, Jersey City, NJ
2024 Turf, Los Angeles Art Association, Los Angeles, CA
2024 New Age Exhibition, Naturalist Gallery, Washington DC
2024 All Things Considered, Las Laguna Art Gallery, CA
2024 Unreal & Non-Representational , Gallery 4%
2024 California Dreaming, Dorado 806 Gallery, CA
2024 Indistinct Chatter, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA
2024 Figurative Art Collection, Naturalist Gallery, Washington DC
2024 Small Time, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA
2024 The No Theme, Theme Show, Covet Art Gallery, San Diego, California
2024 Beauty & Splendor The Hummingbird & Dragonfly art gallery, California
2024 ArtSpace Innovation London Cinema Screen
2024 A Tribute to Small Art MVA Gallery, PA
2024 Small Things, California Arts League tag gallery Los Angeles, CA
2023 All Women, LightSpace Time Gallery, Santa Fe NM Merit award
2023 Figurative Art, Naturalist Galley, Washington DC
2023 Aurora, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA
2023 Fresh Art 2023 Marin Society of artist Gallery, San Rafael, CA Gallery
2023 SFUMATO Art Gallery, !st SFUMATO Art Competition, UK
2023 The San Diego Museum of Artist Guild 2023, Gallery 21 San Diego , CA
2023 Emotions Matter, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NY
2023 LUNACY, Dorado.806 Gallery & Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, CA
2023 Faces & Features, Gallery 4%, EU
2023 8th Landscape, Teravarna Art Gallery, online
2023 Abstract Expressions 2023, Red Bluff Art Gallery, California
2023 Nightmare on Art Street, KBM Art Gallery, California
2023 All About Women Marine Society of Artist, San Francisco
2023 Tre Donne, Patrizia Mariadonna Gallery, Los Angeles,CA
2023 The Waiting Room, 7th International Solo Exhibitions, Canada
2023 Foolish Game, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA
2023 Women Artists Making Their Mark, o’Hanlon Cebter for the Arts ,Mill Valley , CA
2023 Full Bodied Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA
2023 All Media, Irvine Arts Center, Irvine
2023 Specimen Gallery 825, Los angeles
2023 Dreamng of You, Gallery Omata, Hong kong, Honorable Mention
2023 New Paintings, Brooklyn Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2023 All Media 2023, Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, California
2023 Seascapes, LightSpace Time Gallery, Santa Fe NM
2023 Be Proud, Be Loud, KBM Art Gallery, California
2023 Tre Donne, Patrizia Martiradonna Gallery, Los Angeles
2023 Artists of Feminist Insight, Rosenthal Gallery, North Carolina
2023 APS MOHO, YICCA International Contemporary Art, Italy
2023 The Los Angeles Angel, Tag Gallery, California
2023 A Figurative Art Show, ShockBoxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach
2023 Un-Loveable ShockBoxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach
2023 Is It Me?, Trolley Barn Gallery, New York
2022 Figures or Faces, Las Laguna Art Gallery, California
2022 Women in Art, Las Laguna Art Gallery, California
2022 Emptiness, Exhibizone, International
2022 Others Will Love, Others Will Hate, HMVC Gallery, New York
2022 Living on the Borderline, New York Art Show, New York
2022 The Lingering Feast, Gallery 825, Los Angeles
2022 Chasing Ghosts Artists, Verum Ultimum Art Gallery, Portland
2022 UN Calendar, Diversia Artistonish Magazine, International
2022 Cancer Never Give Up, Gallerium.Art, International
2022 Undisclosed Location, Gallery 825, Los Angeles
2022 Las Laguna Art Gallery
2022 SeeMe, Sasse Museum of Art, California
1979 Youth Exhibition, New Jersey State Museum, New Jersey
Memberships
IAA International Association of Art- USA A Partner of Unesco
San Diego Artist Guild
Los Angeles Artist Association
Women Painters West
Creative Art Program
Private Collections
Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, Paris, Portugal
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