John Bisbee is a sculptor based in Brunswick, Maine. He received his BFA from Alfred University in 1990 and has had solo exhibitions at numerous galleries and museums since 1993. Bisbee has been artist in residence at Bowdoin College since 1996 and has also held residencies at other institutions. He has received fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and a grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation. Bisbee's sculptures are included in the collections of several museums.
Using Omeka And CONTENTdm to Create Online Exhibitions for HVVACCArden Kirkland
A presentation by Sara Pasti, Arden Kirkland, and Susan Shaw at the Northeast Regional Digital Collections Conference in Kingston, NY in September 2017.
Using Omeka And CONTENTdm to Create Online Exhibitions for HVVACCArden Kirkland
A presentation by Sara Pasti, Arden Kirkland, and Susan Shaw at the Northeast Regional Digital Collections Conference in Kingston, NY in September 2017.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
1. John Bisbee
9350 College Station • Brunswick, ME 04011-8493 • 207-522-9494 • jbisbee@bowdoin.edu • www.johnbisbee.com
Education
1992 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME
1990 B.F.A., Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Teaching/Visiting Artist
1996-present Artist in Residence, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
2002-2008 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, TN
2005 Visiting Artist, Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, MA
2003 Artist in Residence, St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2014 New Blooms, Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT
2012 Aucocisco Gallery, Portland, ME
2011 Old and New Nails, Snite Museum of Art at University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
2010 The Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit, ME
2009 Pillars, Cynthia Reeves Gallery, New York, NY
2008 Bright Common Spikes: The Sculpture of John Bisbee, Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME
Patch, Ridge, Mound, Coleman Burke Gallery, Brunswick, ME
2006 Plane Space, New York, NY
2005 Fine Arts Artist-in-Residence, Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, MA
2004 Plane Space, New York, NY
2003 Hargate Art Center Gallery, St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH
2002 Plane Space, New York, NY
Three Tons, Suyama Space, Seattle, WA
2001 John Bisbee: Arc and Plume, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY
ICON Gallery, Brunswick, ME
2000 Field, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO
1999 Tons, Institute of Contemporary Art, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
2. 1998 John Bisbee: A Winter’s Work, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME
1997 Frozen by Fire: Sculptures, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, ME
1996 Recent Gatherings, Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery, Portland, OR
1995 Five Years, Sculpture by John Bisbee, Chase Gallery at City Hall, Spokane, WA
1993 Evidence in Sculpture, Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS
Selected Residencies/Awards
2014 1995-Present, 10-time MacDowell Fellow, MacDowell Colony, Peterborough, NH
2006 Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant
2003 The Rappaport Prize (administered by the DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA)
2001 Portland Museum of Art Biennial William Thon Juror’s Prize
2000 Maine State Individual Artist Grant
1998 Portland Museum of Art Biennial Purchase Prize
1994 Yaddo Art Colony, Saratoga Springs, NY
Collections
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY
Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, ME
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA
Fidelity Corporation, Boston, MA
Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center, Rockland, ME
Hugo Neu Corporation, New York, NY
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, VA
Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME
Snite Museum, Norte-Dame University, Notre Dame, IN
