Artwork inspired by myth, dream, spirit, dance, sacred geometry, and
the metaphysical world view of quantum physics.

  
 
 

 

  Judith grew up in New Orleans, LA. She feels that the exuberance of the New Orleans culture is at the root of the intense,bright colors in her artwork. Her interest in myth,culture and mystical studies has guided her to visit a variety of places: Mexico,Central America, China, Europe and Greece.  She lived for extended periods in Mexico and Greece and still has many places left to visit. Judith has alsostudied dance, primarily Afro-Haitian dance and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance.

  Through painting and dance she expresses her belief

in body and soul as  one whole. Much of her artwork

reflects the movement and rhythm of dance.  Judith has resided in New Mexico for the past fifteen years. The golden glow of the landscape is reflected in her paintings.  She has developed a style uniquely her own which she calls "Mythic Expressionism". Recently  she has begun to explore
sacred geometry. Her current work combines her older,
symbolic, figurative imageswith her interest in sacred geometry.

 

 

Artist Statement of Inte

Painting is my spiritual path.  It takes me outside of myself,

my ego and puts me in the timeless  place of infinity.  

My work has been deeply affected by my studies of myth and ancient cultures. 

The work is layered with ancient symbols and modern processes.

            My style is one of abandon within control. The images are discovered in the process of painting,

maintaining a fine balance between control and letting go. 
           
             The underlying theme of all of the work is of the interconnectedness of all life. 

The work expresses my belief in a world where spirit manifests in physical form.

The work is layered - with paint; with feelings of ...
                                                                                                  .... body and soul as one whole...
                                                                                                     .... the indescribable nature of another dimension...
                                                                                                              .... the interconnectedness of all life...

Artist’s Resume

One-Person Shows
Judith Shaw Gallery                                          Art With Body & Soul                      June 2007
Albuquerque, NM

Ushasti Gallery                             Goddesses, Flowers & Sacred Geometry          June 2006
Albuquerque, NM
Unwinding the Spirit Gallery                            Seeking the Goddess                       May 2004
Albuquerque, NM                               

Casita del Sol Gallery, Albq, NM                        Art and Furniture                            November 2000
Alternative Body Spa Gallery                           Santa Fe Colors                              September 1998
Providence, RI

Counter Culture                                                Transformations                             September 1997
Santa Fe, NM

Mario Villa Gallery                                             Angels & Heroines                          March 1995
New Orleans, LA

Moon to Moon Gallery                                      Shrine of the Bird Goddess             March 1994
Taos, NM                                                                    an installation

Cafe Tazza                                                      Touch of the Goddess                     January 1994
Taos, NM

Moon to Moon Gallery                                      Celebration of the Feminine           August 1993
Taos, NM

Ghia Gallery                                          Sacred Sites II,     Descent and Return      September 1991
San Francisco, CA                                                 an installation

San Francisco Open Studios                                                                                   1991, ‘90, ‘89, ‘86, ‘85

Gallery Dada                                                             Goddess Emerging                September 1988
Athens, Greece

Municipal Theater Gallery                                           Views of Molivos                   May 1988
Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece

Group Shows
Judith Shaw Gallery                                         Within & Without                            July 2007
Ushasti Gallery                                       Image Poems & Magic Letters                April 2007
Ushasti Gallery                                                Divine Mystery                                October 2006
Ushasti Gallery                                                Transformations                             November 2006
Relaxations, ABQ, NM                                    Christmas Show                              December 2004      
Serenity Day Spa and Gallery                        Winter Show                                    Dec - Feb 2003-04
Corrales, NM
Rubi’s Oasis Gallery, ABQ, NM                              Winter Rhythmns                    Jan/Feb 2003
Rubi’s Oasis Gallery, ABQ, NM                      Christmas Show                              Nov/Dec 2002
The Art Club, NY, NY                                     Three from New Mexico                 July 1997
Guadalupe Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM            Death and Transformation                  November 1996
Mario Villa Gallery, N.O., LA                           Art for Art’s Sake                            October 1996
Mario Villa Gallery, c N.O., LA                        Christmas Show                              December 1995
Jes Gordon Gallery, Taos, NM                        Jes Gordon Group Show                May 1994
The Opening Scene Gallery, Taos, NM                   SOMOS Right to Write           May 1994

Rod Goebel Gallery -Voyeur - Taos, NM                   A Show of the Erotic             May 1993
The Opening Scene Gallery, Taos, NM                  The Legend of Ho-ok             August 1992
Bataan Hall, Taos, NM                                     Spring Arts Show                           May 1992
SFWA Gallery, S.F., CA                                         Small Works                           December 1991
Fine Art Studio Gallery, S.F., CA                             Christmas Show                    December 1990
Gallery Imago, S.F., CA                                    Earth’s Alive! Art As A                  May 1990
                                                        Language for an Earth Based Spirituality
Alligator Gallery, S.F., CA                                Frisco 100!                                     December 1989
SOMAR Gallery, S.F., CA                                SOMAR Holiday Show                   December 1989

 

Publications
Card Deck           illustrations for the 35 card deck “Sweeten Your Life”, a deck of                                                                intention cards published by Buzzen (www.buzzen.us), 2008
Cover Painting               Odyssey with the Goddess by Carol Christ
                                     Continuum Publishing Co., 1995
Painting                          Art by Women 1995 Calendar
                                     Pomegranate Publishing  Co. 1994
Cover Painting               Uncoiling the Snake by Vicki Noble,
                                     Harper SF, 1993

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts     San Francisco Art Institute