About the Artist
Joan Bevelaqua, of Columbia Maryland, works primarily in oil and watercolor, has held teaching positions, served as a juror for numerous art exhibitions, and directed several galleries. She teaches studio art classes at Howard Community College, The University of Maryland University College and Prince George’s Community College. Joan earned her a BA in art from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA and an MFA in painting from Towson University in Towson. Joan’s art has been regionally exhibited and she has had a number of one-person shows at regional venues.
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Artist's Statement
My paintings are based on careful observation. I challenge my ability to create the illusion of the real while exploring psychological and subconscious themes. I have always reverenced the personal hoping the images will speak as a poem.
My most recent work was formed from a phase I had in a dream, “The Myth of Possession”. This phase started me on a long path exploring what we think we possess in live and what we do not.
