Marilyn Biles

Every vision of the world implies some sort of philosophy. My art is motivated

by a spiritual force that compels a means of expression. It is the language by which I

interpret the universal creative spirit as it becomes known to me. It is the means of

expressing the passion for finding the truth that is me as I uncover the purposes,

boundaries and directions of my mind.

Every painting is a new research project done in the unproved present creating

symbols from experiences that express myself as I contact and am inspired by the world.

Unselfconsciously, I am exposing my inner life to others whose tastes and opinions are different but nevertheless are as valid as my own.

To the extent that I am able to think and see with a difference, others will in

turn be enriched by my art.

On the evening of June 9, 2009 at the Houston Country Club I will be honored by receiving the Arts in the Community Award at the “Celebration of Hope” which benefits the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. The proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Center of Excellence at Baylor College of Medicine.

Education

Moore Institute of Art, Philadelphia, PA

St. Mary’s College, Wilmington, DE

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Museum of Fine Arts, School of Art, Houston, TX

Painting - Dorothy Hood

Rice University, Houston, TX

Painting - Basilios Poulos

Teaching Experience

Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX 1969-1973, 1980-1981

Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX 1970-1972

Workshop Experience

International Year of the Child September 1979

Southwest Regional Conference

The Houston Festival March 1979

Painting Workshop Leader

One Woman Shows

Urban Retreat Houston, TX, January & March 2009

ASID TGCC Fall Designer Showhouse The Woodlands, TX, November 2008

Ruggles 5115 Houston, TX, June & November 2008

Trinity Presbyterian Church Denton, TX July & August 1999

Epicheo Houston, TX, May & June 1999

Rotunda Gallery, St. Lukes Church Houston, TX, March 1998

Collin County Community College Plano, TX, September & October 1997

San Felipe Office Plaza Houston, TX, January & February 1996

Texas A&M University College Station, TX April 1994

Mardi Gras Upriver Jefferson, TX, February 1992

Martha Turner Properties Houston, TX, November 1986

Boyer, Norton & Blair Houston, TX, July 1986

The Station Gallery Greenville, DE, May 1984

O’Kane Gallery, University of Houston, Houston, TX, October 1982