Marilyn Kirsch facts for kids

Marilyn Kirsch, born in 1950 in Lowell, Massachusetts, is an American artist. She is famous for her abstract paintings. These paintings are often called Lyrical Abstraction. This means her art uses colors and shapes to show feelings and ideas, rather than real objects.

Becoming an Artist

Marilyn Kirsch studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree there in 1976. After finishing her studies, she started to show her artwork in different places.

Early Exhibitions in Boston

While she was in Boston, Marilyn Kirsch displayed her art at the Nielsen Gallery. This was part of a show called "Contemporary Drawings for the Young Collector." Her photo-collages, which are pictures made from many photos, were also shown. A series called "Imaginary Travel" was featured in Tufts Magazine in 2012.

Moving to New York City

In 1976, Kirsch moved to New York City. This is a big city known for its art scene. She continued to show her work in group exhibitions there. Her drawings were also chosen for a special show in California. This show was at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

At this time, Marilyn Kirsch's art often included hints of old buildings. These hints were very subtle and abstract.

Art in Philadelphia

In 1984, Marilyn Kirsch moved to Philadelphia. She showed her art in many places around the city. Her work was part of a big show called "Abstract Strategies." This show featured abstract paintings from the region. She also regularly showed her art at the Jessica Berwind Gallery. During her time in Philadelphia, she had several solo shows. These shows were in other states, like Iowa.

Returning to New York

Marilyn Kirsch moved back to New York City in 2003. She now works in her studio in Manhattan. She still shows her art in Philadelphia, especially at the Wexler Gallery. Her paintings have also been part of shows in New York. For example, her work was in "The Big Idea" exhibition in 2017.

A Danish book called "Mal for Sjov" (Paint for Fun) features Marilyn Kirsch. She is one of three artists used to inspire children. The book teaches kids about abstract painting. In 2018, she was chosen for a special exhibition. This show was at the Equity Gallery in New York City.

Exploring Photography

Besides painting, Marilyn Kirsch also works with photography. She creates photo-collages, which are artworks made by combining different photographs. Her photographic works were shown in 2013. This was at the LIC Arts Open in Long Island City, New York.

Her paintings and photographs were featured in a magazine called diSONARE. This was in the spring of 2015. It is an arts journal that is both online and in print. In 2017, two of her photographs won an award. They received Honorable Mention in a competition called "Black and White."