About Colleen M. Rudolf

Statement:

Mindfullness functions as an act of rebellion in a world 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, the natural world.

Biography:

Colleen Rudolf is a multi-media artist, with experience in sculpture, drawing, painting and photography (you can learn more about her photography work here). Born 1981 in New York City, Colleen earned her undergraduate degree in liberal studies from Skidmore College in 2003 with departmental honors in Fine Art. In 2008, with the goal of refining her technical skills and earning credentials to teach art, she obtained her MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where she was awarded the Fellowship Juried Prize honorable mention and the Justine Cretella Memorial Scholarship. She currently works out of her studio in Philadelphia doing a variety of activities, including but not limited to: creating 2d and 3d portraits for private clients, designing and executing large scale drawings and sculptures of wildlife, employing fabrication techniques including woodworking and metalworking as well as teaching private art lessons and for the art department Rowan College at Burlington County, NJ. Colleen’s work is installed privately and publicly throughout the region and she has worked with several organizations to raise awareness and funding for wildlife conservation efforts. In 2016 she became a recipient of the Don and Virginia Eckleberry Endowment. Colleen enjoys working collaboratively and believes art to be an essential part of life. Please get in touch to learn more or to tour 2129 Studios.