About Colleen M. Rudolf

Biography:

Colleen Rudolf is a multi-media artist working in sculpture, drawing, painting, and photography. Born in 1981 in New York City, she earned her undergraduate degree in liberal studies from Skidmore College in 2003, with departmental honors in Fine Art. In 2008, she completed her MFA at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, refining her technical skills and earning credentials to teach art. During her time at PAFA, she was awarded the Fellowship Juried Prize honorable mention and the Justine Cretella Memorial Scholarship.

Now based in Cañon City, Colorado, Colleen is thrilled to explore the rugged landscapes, abundant wildlife and endless outdoor opportunities the region offers. The move marks an exciting new chapter in her artistic practice, deepening her connection to the natural world and inspiring new work that reflects the dynamic interactions between animals, humans and machines.

Her practice includes creating 2D and 3D portraits for private clients, designing and executing large-scale wildlife drawings and sculptures, and employing fabrication techniques such as woodworking and metalworking. She has taught at various institutions, including Rowan College at Burlington County and Stockton University, both in NJ, University of the Arts in Philadelphia and continues to offer private lessons in a variety of mediums.

Colleen’s work is installed privately and publicly throughout the northeast, and she has collaborated with several organizations to raise awareness and funding for wildlife conservation. In 2016, she became a recipient of the Don and Virginia Eckleberry Endowment. Passionate about collaboration, she believes art is an essential part of life and welcomes opportunities to connect with fellow creatives, conservationists, and collectors.

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Statement:

Really paying attention to the world around us can feel like a small act of rebellion, especially when so much is designed to pull us away from that. I’m concerned that we’ve lost respect for nature and the lessons it quietly offers. I often find myself thinking about how we exist somewhere between animals and machines — caught between instinct and programmed routine. We can move through life on autopilot, or choose to stay curious, flexible, and truly present. That’s a choice we get to make, every day.

My work grows from this tension. Some pieces move, inviting touch and play, encouraging people to slow down and connect in unexpected ways. Others are still — quiet moments meant for reflection and presence. Whether moving or still, I use materials like oil paint, wood and cast bronze because they carry a sense of history and endurance, a contrast to the throwaway culture around us. These materials and forms ask viewers to notice the balance between the natural world and the mechanical one, and find their own place in that space.