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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Dawn Petrill
Art At Dawn LLCDublin Ohio 43016 United States Cell Phone: 614-917-8143 Website: https://www.artatdawn.com
Bio
Dawn is a 1995 graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and received a MALS from Wesleyan University in 2001. She began her artistic career as a freelance illustrator, and then took a break from art to raise her 3 kids- her oldest being diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3. When her youngest child was about to enter Kindergarten, Dawn knew that she NEEDED to get back into her art career. With the help of a job coach, she set up her fine art business, Art At Dawn LLC. Now 9 years later, Dawn has a thriving business where she paints and exhibits her work both locally and nationally. She also teaches children and adults out of her home studio and has a bi-monthly drawing Zoom class with adults of early onset dementia through the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association. Dawn believes in giving back and often volunteers her time to church organizations, girl scouts, and pet rescue organizations to help their missions through her art. She is a member of the Dublin Area Art League, Worthington Area Art League, Ohio Art League, and the National League of American Pen Women.
Artist Statement
In the evolution of my artistic journey, a pivotal moment occurred when I found myself growing discontented with the confining square edges of traditional canvases. It was during this period of frustration that the seeds of inspiration for my current body of work were born, becoming what I now refer to as my “Earthscapes Series.”
In this series, I embarked to transcend the limitations of two-dimensional canvases by crafting multiple planes using organically shaped pieces of wood. These panels are then cut and strategically spaced above the various planes by drilling holes and using dowel rods and sponge-like spacers.
The result is a union of layered planes and intricately placed components to draw the viewer into an immersive experience. The deliberate interplay encourages the observer to traverse the artistic landscape, exploring the relationships between form and space.
An additional element is incorporating embedded objects and textures within the layers of paint. The inclusion of these hidden nuances serves as an invitation for the viewer to actively seek and discover the subtle details woven into the fabric of the artwork. Through these approaches, I encourage viewers to engage with my work on multiple levels- initially appreciating the piece in its entirety before delving into the intricacies that emerge upon closer inspection.
