Name
Dawn Korman
About
For me, making art is close to prayer because I am noticing the miracles and profundities of nature. When my work is going well, I feel connected to and empowered by the universe. I am drawn to human beings and the curiosity of their nature and am interested in what motivates, informs and impassions us. When painting, I am held captivated and elevated by the process of noticing, feeling, and problem solving.
My favorite is painting in encaustic because it’s spontaneous, organic, unpredictable, luminous, tactile, essential, raw, elemental and natural. Painting with bee’s wax is more about the process than the outcome so, for me, it’s a metaphor for life.
Making art helps me to explore the wonder and mystery of life and in doing so, have a better understanding of myself and make breakthroughs in what blocks the path to happiness and fulfillment.
My current work explores narcissism, shame, and the pressure on women to be beautiful at any cost.
I am currently teaching mural arts and drawing through Columbia College at Chicago Public High Schools and have a studio at Mana Contemporary Fine Arts in Chicago.
Specialties
- Figurative
- mural
- abstract floral
Skills
- Teaching
- murals
- installation