March Exhibit: Artist Jean Bolte “Bright lights, dark corners”
Steve #3 Oil on canvas, 16” x 20”
JEAN BOLTE’S ARTIST STATEMENT
“At this moment I am trying to capture two constant influences in my life: the people I know who bring me joy, and the backdrop of elements in the natural world that are fighting back while they are challenged with destruction. I believe we need to listen to the wisdom of our trusted friends as well as that of our ancestors and allow them to support and guide us through what I perceive as very difficult, dangerous times.
My pieces are 2d, 3d, and figurative. The portraits are mostly in oil, the landscapes are watercolor. Some of the demonic creatures are painted in acrylics and I have 3d work that incorporates a wide range of mixed media with electronics. This mashup of materials reflects my constant desire to always remain a student learning new methodologies. My artis at its best when I don’t entirely know what I’m doing.”
Biography Jean Bolte
Before turning her attention to her own artwork, Jean spent more than 40 years working as a visual effects artist. Early in her career she worked with Jim Henson on the film “Labyrinth” in addition to other projects. In 1990 she was requested by the head of ILM’s model shop to work on the movie Willow. She remained at George Lucas’s company for the next 35 years, supervising aspects of Star Wars, The Avengers, and Indiana Jones films. Jean was featured in the Light and Magic 2021 documentary tv series and will appear in the sequel, soon to be released in 2025.
She is serving as a board member of The Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Visual Effects Branch of the Academy of Motion picture Arts and Sciences.
Currently she is a full time artist working at Marinship studios in Sausalito. https://www.marinshipstudios.com/
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Film credits at IMDB https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0093355/
INFORMATION ON SHOW
JEAN BOLTE’S Art Exhibition, “Bright lights, dark corners.” will run from March 4t through March 30th 2025. On Tuesday March 4th we will host an artist reception from 5-7pm in connection with the Mill Valley Tuesday Art Walk.
Viewings of the show are available by appointment, or during show hours. If you wish to make an appointment or have questions about the show please contact us at info@142throckmortontheatre.org or (415) 383-9600.