Artist Interview With Marilyn Green
Today’s Artist Interview Is With Marilyn Green From Hempstead, New York.
Whopple: How long have you been an artist?
Marilyn: Around 40 years
Whopple: Tell us about your first attempts to be creative.
Marilyn: My father and grandfather were painters and I was given oils and a brush before I started school.
Whopple: Do you make a living with your art?
Marilyn: Partially.
Whopple: How many hours a day do you create?
Marilyn: 5-10 hours
Whopple: How did you pick your creative medium?
Marilyn: When traveling I’ve encountered art forms that suggested adaptations, like the Retablos I saw in Peru, which sent me in the direction of canvases in cabinets that open and close. Some came from solving a problem; I wanted to hang figures from a carousel and ended up working on shaped plywood in oils.
Whopple: What are your inspirations?
Marilyn: Folk art, J.S. Bach, nature, animals, Mitsuko Uchida, mythology, the Hubble space images, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, William Blake, C.S. Lewis
Whopple: What is your favorite art related book?
Marilyn: Joseph Campbell The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Whopple: How do you recharge when your creativity hits the wall?
Marilyn: It hasn’t happened yet. I have lots of bulging sketchbooks, and my problem is getting time to bring them to completion.
Whopple: What was your first job?
Marilyn: Babysitting. In art, painting a mural for a restaurant.
Whopple: What are your favorite snacks when you are creating?
Marilyn: It used to be coffee, until I kept dipping my brushes into the cup instead of the turpentine. Now I wait until I take a break.
Whopple: What gives you hope in the world?
Marilyn: International travel, where I see how much the same we all are, and the kinship I feel across language issues with other artists of all kinds, also love to and from animals and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
Whopple: What do you wish you could do?
Marilyn: Paint in light, create an entire building of art, decorate a theater or hospital, bring delight to people in fear
Whopple: What are your artistic goals?
Marilyn: I’d like to expand the forms I’ve started: more works behind doors, shaped plywood pieces, interactive murals, dance and theater sets, as well as pieces for the home.
Whopple: What has been your most exciting moment as an artist?
Marilyn: Receiving a two-year artist-in-residence grant to create a huge multi-media installation – license to kill.
To See More Of Marilyn Green’s Artwork Please Visit The Following:
http://www.manhattanarts.com/Gallery/index.htm
Sunflower Fine Art Gallery, 172 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516-747-7406
Additional Notes:
Regarding my studio: I work in an ld carriage house behind my Long Island home.
9 Responses to Artist Interview With Marilyn Green
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Marilyn,
This is a great interview. I especially like the balloons. It is nice to learn a little more about the editor who consistently does such exceptional work for us.
Maralyn D. Hill
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Ms. Green’s work takes us on wonderful flights of the imagination. Her talent is as unique as her worldview.
Dear Ms. Rowsell,
I read an interview with New York artist Marilyn Green that mentioned Ms. Mitsuko Uchida as an inspiration for her art. I thought she might like to see it. The interview is on a Web site:
http://www.whopple.com/artist-interview-with-marilyn-green.html
I too appreciate Ms. Uchida’s talent – and Ms. Green’s.
Sincerely,
Jessica Skropanic
Congratulations Marilyn! The interview and your art look wonderful here on Whopple! You know I’ve been big fan of your work for several years. It is an honor to have you among our artist members at Manhattan Arts International http://www.manhattanarts.com. Continue to follow her unique vision and make your indelible mark! I’ll be sure to announce this interview on our blog and social media! Wishing you continued creative bliss, Renee
Marilyn is a true delight to know and her art work takes us all on a flight of fancy. It really makes the heart sing, and her success makes me so happy!!!
Wow! As in wow! Marilyn Green is really a great painter! I admire all of her paintings and I like the meaning that they convey. It was my dream to become a painter, but unfortunately I didn’t pursue my dream because of some personal reasons…Anyway, great works Marilyn! Keep it up…
Awesome paintings! I am so fascinated with your art works. It really looks great and inspiring. I am an art fanatic and I really admire those people who was born with creative hands. How I wish I have such talent like that. Thanks for this inspiring share. Great job!
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Wow from me too! I work with Marilyn on a different scale and had no idea about her artistic talents until I hear about this interview. I’m very impressed and love your work, Marilyn. Keep up the good work. I’m sure it’s a wonderful balance.
Working with Marilyn was the absolute highlight of my position as Executive Director of IFWTWA. Ronnie joins me in wishing our multi-talented dear friend the very best in all her future endeavors,