Julie Forch-Phillips is a local artist, born in Kearney Nebraska, mother of four, and married to Dr. Eric Phillips. She holds a B.A. from UNL and is currently enrolled in the M.A. Studio Art-Venice Program at NYU. Julie grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is the daughter of Paul Forch and Marcia Liska. During the last fifteen years, Julie has worked as a volunteer art teacher for both District 66 and Friedel Jewish Academy.

Fifteen paintings under the title Sogni D’oro (“Golden Dreams”), inspired by her 2007 studies in Venice, will be displayed at Anderson O’Brien from June 14^th, 2008 through June 27^th. The official opening reception will take place on Saturday June 14^th, from 7-9 pm, and is open to the public. Wine and dessert will be served; visitors will have a chance to meet the artist.

“My paintings are painted tapestries of pattern, color, and rhythm.

I use different mediums such as enamels, oil stick, acrylic, vintage fabric, lace and wallpaper collage, airbrush, spray paint and stencils to create my paintings. I use Baroque, Rococo and Art Nouveau imagery inter-“woven” with contemporary graphic elements and the patterns found in vintage lace.  Do we want ” brand new” or something antique and hand made that shows some signs of wear from living a life, a treasure with a soul? I believe there is a yearning for a fresh view of the sentimental in our own lives and I strive to offer this feeling in my work.”

                                                                                    -Julie Phillips

For additional information, please contact:

Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery

8724 Pacific Street Countryside Village       

Omaha, NE  68114                                                                           

Phone: (402) 390-0717