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:

Mindfullness functions as an act of rebellion in a society designed to co-opt our attention and consequently, our intentions. I am alarmed by the irreverence for the natural world and the disregard of its valuable lessons. I contemplate how humans are the pivot point between animal and machine. Whether we veer towards being robotic automatons or being active, supple, flourishing participants of this world is a choice.

What I am interested in:

Materials, mechanics, the natural world, play.