Betty Bastai 

Residence

Oak Harbor, WA, USA

Place of Birth

Modena, , Italy

Personal Statement

My work is primarily mixed media drawings on paper and site specific installations that I create with drawings, found objects, photographs and natural material. They reflect my fascination with nature, the human body and language. In particular, I am interested in the way we relate to the natural world and other human beings.

Biography

Born in northern Italy, I have lived in several European countries and India. In May 2004 I settled in Washington State after working in the field of forest archaeology as a Cultural Resource Technician at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This experience gave me the opportunity to learn about the fascinating human and natural history of the Pacific Northwest and helped me to develop my work further.

Awards and Honors

June 2007 GAP Grant, Artist Trust, Seattle, WA

April 2007 Art Patch Healthy Funding Award, Art Patch, Seattle, WA

January 2007 Patron Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Contact Information

bettybastai@verizon.net

(360) 675-7746

Artist's Website

www.bettybastai.com

Links to buy work

bettybastai@verizon.net

(360) 675-7746


Posted by Soakedotter | July 31, 2007 - 9:32am