Biography
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Jeffrey Maron is a distinguished American artist born in New York, USA. Based in New York, he is renowned for his versatile artistic practice encompassing installations, sculptures, paintings, and public works. Maron is best known for his sculptures and public installations, which explore themes deeply rooted in spiritual identity. Maron’s work delves into animism, reflecting a profound connection to spiritual and natural realms. His art is characterized by paradoxes, blending toughness with beauty, and merging religious elements with sensual aesthetics. Maron's unique style draws inspiration from diverse global cultures, particularly those dedicated to animistic beliefs, emphasizing the metamorphosis of materials infused with specific energy and intent.
Maron's notable projects include "Planetree Spirits" at The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton, New Jersey, "Spirits' Flight" at The Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, and "The Journey" at The Lighthouse. His dedication to exploring spiritual themes through art has garnered critical acclaim and international recognition. Jeffrey Maron's illustrious career includes participation in prominent exhibitions such as "Devotion" at Affirmation Arts and "Birth of the World" at Westwood Gallery, both in New York, as well as solo exhibitions like "Jeffrey Maron, Painting & Sculpture" at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. His works are housed in esteemed collections worldwide, including the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, the Smithsonian Institution, and Stanford University.
Educationally, Maron has been honored with awards such as the Pollock Krasner Foundation Award and grants including the National Endowment for the Arts Grant and the Fulbright-Hayes Grant for Sculpture to Japan. His bibliography includes features in publications like The New York Times, highlighting the profound impact and cultural significance of his artistic contributions.
Education
1973 M.F.A. in Fine Arts (Sculpture), Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1971 B.S. in Sociology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Awards
1989 Pollock Krasner Foundation Award
1986 Reynolds Aluminum, Commission R.S. Reynolds Memorial Award
1986 National Endowment for the Arts Grant 1978 National Endowment for the Arts Grant 1974-75 Fulbright-Hayes Grant for Sculpture to Japan
1974 National Endowment for the Arts Grant
Selected Individual Exhibitions
2013 "Devotion", Affirmation Arts, New York, NY
2001 "Jeffrey Maron, Painting & Sculpture", Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ
2000 "Birth of the World", Westwood Gallery, New York, NY
1993 Stephen Rosenberg Gallery, New York, NY
1986 P.S.1 (Institute for Art & Urban Resources), New York, NY
1984 Marisa del Re Gallery, New York, NY
1983 Marisa del Re Gallery, New York, NY
1981 Martha White Gallery, Louisville, KY
1979 Alexander F. Milliken Gallery, New York, NY
1978 Alexander F. Milliken Gallery, New York, NY
1977 Alexander F. Milliken Gallery, New York, NY
1975 United States Information Service, American Cultural Centers in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka & Sapporo, Japan
1975 Minami Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
1974 Westchester Community College, Westchester, NY
1973 Forest Park College, St. Louis, MO
1971 Loretto Hilton Gallery, St. Louis, MO
Group Exhibitions
2009 Art Miami, Westwood Gallery, Miami, FL
2006 Internal Geometry, Rosenberg + Kaufman Fine Art, NYC
2005 Choices, Rosenberg + Kaufman Fine Art, NYC
2002 Intrepid, Rosenberg + Kaufman Fine Art, NYC
2002 "Gift", TriBeCa Temporary, NYC
1999 "The Spiritual in Art: The Millennium", Kendal Art & Design, Hudson, NY
1998 Space and Surface, Goldstrom Gallery, NYC
1997 One of a Kind, Rosenberg + Kaufman Fine Art, NYC
1997 Aaron Faber Gallery, NYC
1996 "Spirit Witness", ACA Gallery, NYC Jeffrey Maron
1994 Kurts Bingham Gallery, Memphis, TN
1988 Lillian Heidenberg Gallery, New York, NY
1987 Art et Industrie, 10th Aniversary Exhibition
1987 Sculpture 87, Printemps des Arts, Monaco
1987 F.I.D.E.M. International Medalic Art, 50th Aniversary,Colorado Springs, CO
1986 "Test", Art & Industry, New York, New York
1986 Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
1986 "Novus Ordo Seclorum", A & P Gallery, New York, NY
1985 "American Art Medals", National Museum of American History, Simthsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
1985 "Adornments", Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, New York, NY
1985 "Soul Catchers", Stellwig Seguy Gallery, New York, New York
1985 F.I.D.E.M. International Medalic Art, Stockholm, Sweden
1985 "American Medalic Art", Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.
1985 "All Eyes East", New York, NY
1984 The Union Invitational, Union, NJ
1983 "Small Works by Major Artists", Marisa del Re Gallery, NYC
1982 Grace Hokin Gallery, Bay Harbor Island, FL
1981 "Works on Paper", Weatherspoon Art Gallery, NC
1978 Alexander F. Milliken Gallery, New York, NY
1977 Alexander F. Milliken Gallery, New York, NY
1974 A.M. Sachs Gallery, New York, New York
1970 Little Rock Art Museum, Little Rock, Arkansas
1969 "Mid-America Biannual", St. Louis Art Mus
Selected Bibliography
Sclegel, Sharon, The New York Times, "Grounds for Healing" December 1, 2002
Zimmer, William, The New York Times, "Linking Eastern Culture To Abstract Forms"
Bischoff, Dan, The Star Ledger, Art Review, October 26, 2001
Bill, Andrew, "Chair Flair", Town & Country Magazine, May 1987
Harris, Susan, A., "Jeffrey Maron", Arts Magazine, November 1984
Bischoff, Dan, The Star Ledger, Art Review, October 26, 2001
Bill, Andrew, "Chair Flair", Town & Country Magazine, May 1987
Harris, Susan, A., "Jeffrey Maron", Arts Magazine, November 1984
Horwitz, James, "Olympic Tower of Power", Cosmopolitan Magazine, December31, 1981
"Jeffrey Maron", review, Arts Magazine, January 1980
Cover and Inside Photos, Architectural Digest, January / February 1979
Tratransky, Valentin, "Jeffrey Maron", Arts Magazine, April 1978
Trends Magazine #33, U.S.I.S. Publication, April 1978
Mizue, October 1975
Buge Shimbun, September 1975
Yomuri Shibun,July 30, 1975
Yomuri Shibun, July 19, 1975
Asahi Shimbun, July 19 1975
"New Talent Festival", Arts Magazine, September 1974
Public Collections
U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, Japan
University of Pittsburgh, Hillman Library
Mountain Bell Corporate Offices, Denver, CO
Smithsonian Institution
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Philadelphia Health Care Plan, Philadelphia, PA
Hakone Museum, Hakone, Japan
Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO
Modern Museum of Art, Mexico City, Mexico
Sumitomo Corp., Kobe, Japan
Westchester Community College, Purchase, NY
Merrill Lynch Corp., New York, NY
NYNEX Corp., White Plains, NY
Deloitte and Touche
Weil, Gotshall & Manges
Davidson College, Davidson, NC
Kitano Corp.
Rosenthal Art Equities
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington, KY
United States Embassy, Amman, Jordon.
public commissions - site specific
Oliver Carr Corporation, Washington, D. C.
Philadelphia Science Center, Philadelphia, PA
Koll Corporation, Irvine, CA
Hartwell Building, Pittsburgh, PA
The Lighthouse, Inc., New York, NY
Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, NJ