Marilyn Levine facts for kids
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Marilyn Levine
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| Born | 22 December 1935 |
| Died | 2 April 2005 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Known for | Ceramics |
| Movement | Trompe-l'œil, funk art |
Marilyn Levine was a Canadian artist. She was born on December 22, 1935, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She passed away on April 2, 2005, in Oakland, California. Marilyn was famous for her amazing ceramic sculptures. These sculptures looked so real, like actual leather bags or briefcases! Her art style is called trompe-l'œil, which means "trick the eye." She was also part of the funk art movement.
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Marilyn Levine's Artistic Journey
Marilyn grew up in Calgary, Alberta. She later moved to Edmonton to study chemistry. She earned a master's degree from the University of Alberta in 1959. In 1961, she moved to Regina. She found it hard to find work in chemistry there. So, Marilyn decided to take art classes. She studied drawing, painting, art history, and pottery. These classes were through the University of Saskatchewan.
Discovering Her Unique Style
In 1968, Marilyn visited California. This trip inspired her to become a full-time artist. A year later, she moved to California. She studied sculpture at the University of California, Berkeley. Her teacher was a famous artist named Peter Voulkos. During this time, Marilyn started to create her special realistic style. She became known for her connection to the funk art movement.
Marilyn earned two more degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. She focused on making art that looked like everyday objects. She especially loved making ceramic sculptures that looked like leather items. She saw these items as "records of human experience." Marilyn became very skilled at making these leather objects. She paid close attention to small details. This included how leather ages, wears, and changes shape.
Teaching and Exhibitions
Marilyn taught art at several universities. These included UC Berkeley, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Utah. In 1976, she moved to Oakland, California. There, she opened an art studio with Peter Voulkos.
During her career, Marilyn had about 40 solo art shows. Her incredible work is displayed in many famous museums. You can find her art in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It is also in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Other places include the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. Her art is also in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Outside of North America, her work is in the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto, Japan. It is also in the Australian National Gallery in Canberra. The Montreal Museum of Fine Art in Canada also has her pieces.
Marilyn Levine passed away on April 2, 2005, in Oakland, California. Her artwork, RK Briefcase, was added to the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It is part of the Renwick Gallery's 50th Anniversary Campaign.
Awards and Recognition
Marilyn Levine received several awards for her art. In 1969, she won the Louise and Adolph Schwenk Memorial Prize for Sculpture. She also earned a medal in 1973. This was from the International Academy of Ceramics.
