Artist Bio
Anne Dickson Bailey
Residence:
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Art Career: I began my college career pursuing Advertising; Communications. Remembering a childhood dream of becoming an Artist, I added, spontaneously, another major; Art; Graphic Design. Once I began my art courses, however, I realized my love for the fine arts had far exceeded my interest in the corporate world, and I received my B.F.A. in Graphic Design from The University of Tennessee,
Chattanooga in 1992.
Medium: While pursuing my Art degree, an intense passion for sculpture was ignited within my soul. Immediately, I began a series of paintings combined with collage and sculptural elements. Although I have a great respect for each artistic medium I utilize, I find it difficult at times to not combine them.
Thoughts: It is my opinion for one to truly appreciate the good things in life, one must experience the opposite. I have always been intrigued with opposites, and the constant struggle for these contrasting elements to coexist. Good versus evil; harmony versus cacophony; and, joy versus sorrow are just a few integral components of my art.
Why I Create: My intended effect is to illustrate this theorem using a combination of found objects, mixed media, and passion to reveal my faith in God’s promises. My artistic goal is to present these truths in a unique and thought-provoking manner.
Places you may have seen my art locally
Figgy'a Sandwich Shop: Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN
212 Market: Market Street, Chattanooga, Tn
RiverCity Company, 850 Market Street, Miller
Plaza , Second Floor,
Chattanooga,: commissioned through AVA, Art in the workplace Grant.
Rockpoint Books, 401 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN
37402
Greenlife Grocery, 301 Manufacturers Road, Chattanooga, TN
37405 .
The Artist’s Studio: Rivoli Art Mill, located at 2301 East 28th Street, Chattanooga, TN
37407 by appointment only.
Contacts: Anne Dickson Bailey, (423)883-2236, or e-mail me: Annedbaileyartstudio@yahoo.com or thebumblebee64@hotmail.com.
The Artist is currently pusuing a degree in Web Design in Chattanooga, TN, and often does childrens' murals and commissioned art pieces.