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A Closer Look at The Traveler by Ingrid Dee Magidson

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Ingrid recently completed this exceptional work entitled, The Traveler. It is quite beautiful and deserves a closer look.

The Traveler by Ingrid Dee Magidson — “The Traveler” by Ingrid Dee Magidson

The subject is from a 17th Century portrait of a young boy who would later grow up to be king. Innocence pervades this young monarch as he looks to the future. Ingrid wanted to bring him back to our time in her art, so she placed the world within his reach – all the various modes of transportation, maps, a compass and other objects for his journey. Below you can see a detail of the map and compass. These are actual objects in the art and give us a clue as to the actual depth of the piece (almost 4 inches). Photography tends to flatten Ingrid’s work and unless you can see the work in person it is difficult to understand this important aspect of her technique.

The Traveler by Ingrid Dee Magidson - Detail — The Traveler by Ingrid Dee Magidson – Detail

Moving to the bottom of the piece, we see a detail of the prince’s hand laying on his helmet, which gives us a different understanding of “The Traveler.” Perhaps you noticed the toy car on the prince’s his belt. It symbolizes his link to his childhood even as he is busy becoming a king, reaching into his own future. Music penetrates the boy’s hand, one could even say his hand is made of musical notes. As in so many of Ingrid’s works, this signifies the importance of culture and beauty.

Next we come to a close up of the prince’s face. We are immediately captivated by his eyes, a young man’s eyes looking out to the voyages ahead, maybe even through time to us. Resting at the outermost layer, they signify a reach beyond his own world. Deeper and below this, we see lines of latitude and longitude, symbols of travel, reminders of those voyages already taken and those to come. Beyond the boy’s face we see layers of music and maps, wisps of clouds, symbolizing life itself, potential, and the unknown.

“The Traveler” by Ingrid Dee Magidson, 31 x 25 inches and approximately 4 inches deep. Thank you for taking a closer look.

Ingrid Featured on the Cover of Professional Artist Magazine

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Cover December Professional Artist magazine — Professional Artist – December 2012 – January 2013

Congratulations to Ingrid. Her piece, “Strength and Honor” is featured on the cover of the December/January issue of Professional Artist Magazine. Ingrid is one of five artists interviewed for an article about mothers who are also artists and how they balance their family lives and careers. My favorite quote from the article is when Ingrid is asked why she is in an artist. She says, “I remind myself everyday that I have been given a gift, and it is my purpose, and it is my responsibility, and its my obligation to fulfill it and to give it back.”

Professional Artist page 7 — Images from the article

Professional Artist is a terrific magazine. You can find it at Barnes and Noble or you can buy a digital copy on their web site.

Back from NYC – Hermitage Museum Benefit a HUGE Success

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We returned from New York City a few days ago. Our hearts go out to all the people of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut who are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. For the most part Manhattan looked pretty good (excluding some of the southern part). New Yorkers are a hearty bunch and they got things up and running very quickly. We visited our dear friend Eva Cellini in New Jersey and that was another story. Trees and light poles littered the streets. The damage took one’s breath away. It is obviously much better now, but we certainly offer those still suffering our thoughts and prayers.

Saturday, November 10th the Hermitage Museum Foundation threw its annual gala to support the Hermitage Museum and specifically the “Art From America” program. Jeff Koons and Erik Bulatov were this year’s honorees. Both spoke eloquently about their art and inspirations. Two great artists from different cultures, with more in common as artists than not. Truly inspiring.

Ingrid Magidson at the Hermitage Museum Gala November 10, 2012 — Ingrid and “Reflection” at the Hermitage Benefit

After the dinner and speakers the auction began. OK, I’ll admit it now, Ingrid and I were nervous. Her piece was the first to be auctioned off. We held our breaths as the bidding began. This was an $18,000 piece and the bidding began at $2,000. It bounced around, $4,000, $6,000, then stalled at $8,000. OK, somebody’s going to get a great bargain, we thought. Then a collector jumped in at $10,000 and the bidding stopped. The auctioneer was about to slam the hammer down when… I’m not going to tell you. You are going to have to see for yourself. I posted the video of the auction on YouTube. Forgive the poor quality, it was taken using my iPhone.

Hermitage Museum Gala Auction Video – November 10, 2012

The video only shows the auctioning of Ingrid’s piece. The rest of the evening was terrific and I’ve heard report that they raised quite a bit of money from the sale of works by Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Michal Rovner and Martin Mull. It is also gratifying to know that a portion of the money raised will go to help relief efforts for hurricane victims – nice touch.

Ingrid and I would like to thank the many people who put on this elegant and important event: the generous board members of the Hermitage Museum Foundation, especially Paul and Chauncie Rodzianko and their daughter Marina, Mark Kelner. Thank you staff and associates of the Hermitage Museum Foundation, especially Annie. Thank you Phillips de Pury Auctioneers for the beautiful setting surrounded by great contemporary art. And thank you Simon de Pury for your auction wizardry. A very special thanks goes to Brad and Penny Place, our dear friends and patrons who helped make the evening possible for us.

Wow what a night, we’re still flying!

Hermitage Museum Benefit Auction Catalogue Now Available

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The Hermitage Museum Foundation Annual Gala and Benefit Auction Catalogue is now available. Items for sale are artwork: by Ingrid Dee Magidson, Martin Mull, Damien Hirst, Michal Rovner, David Levinthal, Jeff Koons; an exclusive tour of St. Petersburg White Nights, 2013 the 400th Anniversary of the House of Romanov, and many other exciting items. The Auction is November 10th at Phillips de Pury in New York. Click Here to See Entire Catalogue

Reflection by Ingrid Dee Magidson

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Ingrid recently completed her artwork honoring Catherine the Great.

Reflection by Ingrid Dee Magidson — “Reflection” by Ingrid Dee Magidson

The intricately layered mixed-media work is entitled “Reflection.” It is an homage to the Hermitage and its founder Catherine the Great:

“I am deeply inspired by men and women who have changed the world profoundly. Catherine the Great was one of these women. I wanted to capture her essence in this piece. Deeply rooted inside her soul, she knew her purpose and her destiny. With that inner driven passion, she alone helped give the world one of the greatest gifts to its future, the Hermitage Museum.

In this piece Reflection, Catherine is shown in her coronation gown along with her crown. The viewer is able to look into her dress to see a present-day Hermitage – a view towards the future. Surrounding her to the right and underneath are many portraits of her family, her husband, and her lovers who influenced her and formed her life. Like a family tree, I’ve included branches to represent their connection to Catherine.

To the left of the main portrait, the viewer can see a reflection of Catherine. It is ghostlike, representing the lasting impression of her life echoing into eternity. Like the butterflies, each of us lives only a brief time, but can leave a permanent mark. Also, if the viewer looks into Catherine’s reflection at the correct angle, they will see themselves. This is symbolic of how each of us never actually sees oneself, but only a reflection as seen through the eyes of another.”

-Ingrid Dee Magidson, 2012

Ingrid Dee Magidson – Incarnazioni (Incarnations)

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Enjoy this terrific article released today on Centro Sociale dell’Arte. The Article is in Italian and English, so scroll down to the language of your choice. Lots of images too. Be sure to click on the link to see the whole article.

Centro Sociale dell’Arte

Ingrid Dee Magidson – Incarnazioni

26 settembre 2012 · di wordssocialforum · in Pittura, Prospettive, scritture, traduzioni, visioni visive

Ingrid Dee Magidson is an american artist born in Dallas, Texas. She lives and works in Aspen, Colorado, where she’s got her studio and creates her beautiful work. Ingrid’s work is in notable collections throughout the world, including: Antonio Banderas…click to read the rest of the article

Ingrid Dee Magidson è un’artista statunitense originaria di Dallas, Texas. Vive e lavora ad Aspen, Colorado, dove ha il suo studio e crea le sue stupefacenti opere d’Arte. Famosa in tutto il mondo, le sue opere fanno parte di notevoli collezioni fra cui: Antonio Banderasvia…

Ingrid Dee Magidson – Incarnazioni.

Ingrid’s Recently Completed Commission

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Ingrid with her recently completed commission

Ingrid recently completed a commission for a Colorado client. You can see from the photo how large it is, nearly 7 feet tall. It was a challenging piece that was started in March and finished in mid August. We asked her a few questions about working on this piece and commissions in general.

Was the size of this piece a challenge?

I love working on large pieces, it allows me the space to express my visual ideas. But it is also physically very demanding. Just the shear size of the panels and weight can be hard on my body. [The final piece was well over 100 pounds requiring two persons to move it.] I’m very proud of this piece. It brought out some new ideas and challenged old ones.”

Are there more commissions in the works?

Oh yes, I’m working on one now I’m very excited about. And there is another in the idea stage.

Working on the commission — Working on a commission

How long does a commission take to complete?

That’s not easy to answer. It depends how busy I am, if I’m working towards a show. And it depends on how large the piece is. But all things being normal (which they never are) I usually tell the client to allow 4 to 6 months. If I can do them quicker, I always do.

Do you put more effort into a commission?

I pour my heart into every piece I create.

Would you advise collectors to buy a completed piece or wait for a commission?

It depends on the collector, but I usually advise that they buy the piece they fall in love with when they see it. If that piece is already sold, let’s talk. I can’t do the same piece twice, but I can create something similar. Some collectors are wary of commissions, that they may not be as good as the works the artist creates for himself. If they are uncomfortable, I suggest they wait for new work. But it might help to remember that many of the greatest works of art were commissions: the Mona Lisa, for example. And many great renaissance painters only painted works for patrons on commission. Some collectors are worried that they won’t like a commission piece when it’s done and they’ll be stuck with it. That’s never happened with any of my collectors, but I understand their concern. Each person has to judge their own comfort level about doing a commission. Either way, it always works out.

Ingrid’s Gift of Art to Her Husband

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Ingrid gave me this glorious work of art yesterday. Let me share a little of what this means to me. Ingrid is my wife of 16 years. In that time we have experienced many things, children, challenges, joys, all of them wrapped in love. We have always shared our creative spirits with each other. When she began working on this piece, “The Oracle,” she asked me what I thought. “You must keep it, it is magnificent.” I replied. Instead of keeping it, she gave it to me. But it is much more than a great work of art, it is a connection to us, our family, our inspirations, even our mentors.

The Oracle by Ingrid Dee Magidson - Detail — The Oracle by Ingrid Dee Magidson – Detail

A brief history of the artwork

The central figure is from a painting by our dearest friend and art mentor, Eva Cellini. Now in her late eighties, Eva has been an inspiration to both Ingrid and me; Ingrid for her art and me for my writing. Beneath the woman are the components of many dismantled computers. My son and I got the joy of pulling them apart. Ingrid knows my love of all things technological and sci-fi. The butterflies were opened and chosen by my daughter; take a close look, one is impossibly beautiful, transparent.

The-Oracle-20x15-butterfly-detail — The Oracle by Ingrid Dee Magidson – Detail

The oracle doesn’t have a right eye, in its place is a laser emitter. It cuts through the fog of time and reveals the truth. Her gown is made up of music, the sounds of beauty and art. And she is floating above all that technology. She is not denying technology, her eye is made of it after all. No, she accepts it, uses it where appropriate, but is not overwhelmed or in love with it, and it is part of her. She weaves music, art, technology, nature and time into her prophesies.

It is a wonderful piece, personal and beautiful. I am grateful to a beneficent universe that would put me together with my amazing wife. Thank you.

Show Dates Announced for Annual Hermitage Museum Benefit Dinner

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The Hermitage Museum Foundation has announced the date for the annual Hermitage Dinner – November 10th. This year the event will be hosted by Phillips de Pury & Company in New York. Jeff Koons and Erik Bulatov are the featured artists. Ten to fifteen important artist’s works (including Ingrid Dee Magidson’s) will be auctioned off to support the Hermitage Museum’s expansion and collection of post-war and contemporary American Art. If you would like to attend, please see the information below and call early. There is limited space and the event is likely to sell out.

Proceeds from the evening will support the Foundation’s Art from America campaign, which aims to build up the Hermitage Museum’s collections and exhibition program of post-war and contemporary American art. The Museum’s Impressionist and Modern art collections will be displayed in the Museum’s new 20th and 21st century galleries of the General Staff Building, set to open on the occasion of the Museum’s 250th Anniversary in 2014. Other projects of vital importance to the Hermitage will also benefit, such as educational outreach, restoration projects and curatorial exchanges.

Exhibition details released for July 5th and 6th

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Here is the official Press Release for the upcoming Exhibition in Vail this week. We are excited for this Thursday, hope to see you there!

A Cameo Performance by Ingrid Dee Magidson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Transparent Canvases of Artist Ingrid Dee Magidson to be Featured at Galerie Zuger in Vail

VAIL, Colorado (July 2, 2012) – On Thursday and Friday, July 5^th and 6^th Galerie Zuger will be presenting the innovative artwork of Ingrid Dee Magidson. The artist will be at the receptions for both evenings. Magidson, a Colorado artist, has been showing her transparent canvases for just over five years. In that short time, she has captured the attention of numerous museums and prominent collectors, including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, The Whitney, the Hermitage Museum Foundation and Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith. This exhibition, her second at Galerie Zuger Vail is titled, “The Illusion of Time.”

Magidson mixes modern materials and renaissance images to capture what she calls “the illusory nature of time.” In the piece “The Butterfly Effect” Magidson presents a beautiful renaissance woman in a classic pose. But she is ghostly and transparent. One can see through the subject into the layers beneath. Butterflies hover in and around her as if in full flight. Images, musical sheets, antique jewelry and manuscripts can be seen through her. The more the viewer looks, the more is revealed.

To create this floating effect, Magidson uses layers of acrylic, collage and objects in a kind of three dimensional assemblage or transparent canvas. As the viewer moves around the artwork, hidden objects reveal themselves and others disappear. It is a kind of reverse illusion; what appears flat is actually three dimensional and the objects that are three dimensional appear flat. Once involved, it is difficult to look away.

Magidson is no stranger to art. Both her parents are artists, as is her identical twin sister. Her husband is an art dealer and writer, whom she met at his art gallery. Asked how she came up with her unique style of art Magidson said:

“I used to go to museums with my parents as a child. I never forgot the paintings I saw and wondered how many other beautiful paintings were tucked away in storage that no one would see. Later, as an artist, I decided to bring these paintings and the people they depicted back to life. I couldn’t just paint them in an ordinary way – that had been done before. So I started playing with modern materials and techniques. Those first exploratory months were the most challenging and darkest times of my life, but I finally had a break-through and it made all those moments worth it.”

There will be two receptions with the artist in attendance, Thursday, July 5^th and Friday, July 6^th from 3 to 7pm both nights. The exhibition will continue for two weeks. Galeryie Zuger Vail is on the second floor of the Solaris building in the heart of Vail, Colorado.

For More Information:

Rayla Kundolf
art@galeriezugervail.com
(970) 476-5619

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A brief history of the artwork

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